Valiente de Plymouth

Para el Chrysler Valiant de 1962–81 vendido en Australia, Nueva Zelanda y Sudáfrica, consulte Chrysler Valiant .

Motor vehicle

Valiente de Plymouth
1969 Plymouth Valiant Signet sedán de 2 puertas
Descripción general
Fabricante	Chrysler Corporation
Producción	1959-1976
Carrocería y chasis
Clase	Compacto
Diseño	Diseño FR
Plataforma	Un cuerpo
Cronología
Sucesor	Plymouth Volaré

El Plymouth Valiant (que apareció por primera vez en 1959 como simplemente el Valiant ) es un automóvil que fue fabricado por la división de Plymouth de Chrysler Corporation en los Estados Unidos a partir de los años modelo de 1960 a 1976. Fue creado para dar a la compañía una entrada en el mercado de los automóviles compactos que surgió a fines de la década de 1950. El Valiant también fue construido y comercializado, sin la marca Plymouth, en todo el mundo en países como Argentina , Australia , Brasil , Canadá , Finlandia , México , Nueva Zelanda ,Sudáfrica , Suecia y Suiza , así como otros países de América del Sur y Europa Occidental . Se hizo conocido por su excelente durabilidad y confiabilidad, y fue uno de los automóviles más vendidos de Chrysler durante las décadas de 1960 y 1970, lo que esencialmente mantuvo a la compañía a flote durante sus difíciles tiempos económicos.

La revista Road & Track consideró al Valiant como "uno de los mejores automóviles domésticos versátiles". ^[1]

Primera generación (1960-1962)

Motor vehicle

Primera generación
1960 Valiente
Descripción general
Producción	1959-1962
Años modelo	1960-1962
Montaje	Asamblea principal de Dodge , Hamtramck, Asamblea de Michigan Los Ángeles , Maywood, Asamblea de California Lynch Road , Detroit, Asamblea de Michigan Newark , Newark, Asamblea de Delaware Saint Louis , Fenton, Missouri Schinznach, Suiza
Diseñador	Virgil Exner
Carrocería y chasis
Tipo de cuerpo	4-puerta 3-asiento carro (1960-1961) de 4 puertas 2-asiento carro (1960-1962) de 4 puertas sedán (1960-1962) de 2 puertas sedán (1961-1962) de 2 puertas hardtop (1961-62 )
Relacionados	Dodge Lancer Chrysler Valiant
Tren motriz
Motor	170 pulgadas cúbicas (2,8 L) LG Slant-6 I6 225 pulgadas cúbicas (3,7 L) RG Slant-6 I6
Transmisión	3 velocidades manual de 3 velocidades Torqueflite automático
Dimensiones
Distancia entre ejes	106,5 pulg. (2710 mm)
Largo	183,7 pulg. (4.670 mm)
Ancho	70,4 pulg. (1790 mm)
Altura	53,3 pulgadas (1350 mm)
Peso en vacío	2750 libras (1250 kg)

Concesionario Plymouth Valiant

En mayo de 1957, el presidente de Chrysler, Lester Lum "Tex" Colbert, estableció un comité para desarrollar un competidor en el floreciente mercado de autos compactos que incluía el popular VW Beetle , el nuevo American Motors Rambler y las próximas entradas de GM , Ford y Studebaker . El jefe de diseño Virgil Exner creó un automóvil que era más pequeño y liviano que un automóvil de tamaño completo sin sacrificar el espacio para pasajeros y equipaje. ^[2] Originalmente llamado el Falcon a partir de 1955 de Exner de Chrysler Falcon concepto de coche , el vehículo pasó a llamarse " Valiant " (que significa "tener o mostrar valor o valor") homenajeSolicitud de Henry Ford II de utilizar el nombre del Ford Falcon . ^[3] El Valiant debutó en el 44 ° Salón Internacional del Automóvil Británico en Londres el 26 de octubre de 1959. ^[4] Fue presentado como un modelo de 1960 y fue considerado oficialmente una marca distinta, ^[5] anunciado con el lema 'Nobody's kid brother , éste tiene sus propios cuatro neumáticos '. Para el año modelo 1961, el Valiant se clasificó como modelo Plymouth . ^[6] El Dodge Lancer 1961-62 era esencialmente un rebautizadoValiente con diferentes adornos y detalles de estilo. Para el año modelo 1962, el Valiant regresó sin la marca Plymouth, pero se vendió solo en Plymouth Chrysler, Chrysler Dodge o los raros concesionarios independientes de Plymouth. ^{[ cita requerida ]} Para el año modelo 1964 y en adelante, el automóvil se vendió en los Estados Unidos solo como un Plymouth Valiant. ^{[ cita requerida ]}

El Valiant mostró un estilo distintivo que incluía una ventana trasera inclinada

El Valiant tenía una configuración menos radical que el Chevrolet Corvair compacto de General Motors , que tenía un motor trasero refrigerado por aire, pero se consideraba más estéticamente atrevido que los también nuevos compactos Falcon y Studebaker Lark , que tenían un aspecto más convencional; el Valiant ostentaba un diseño radical que continuaba con el estilo Forward Look de Exner con "líneas elegantes y nítidas que fluyen hacia adelante en forma de dardo o cuña". ^[7] La apariencia de los lados empotrados fue una característica transferida de los autos conceptuales D'Elegance y Adventurer de Chrysler construidos por Ghia. lo que también le dio al Valiant pulgadas adicionales de espacio interior. ^[7] El estilo del Valiant era nuevo, pero con elementos de diseño específicos que lo vinculaban a otros productos Chrysler contemporáneos, como las aletas traseras inclinadas con luces traseras en forma de ojo de gato y la llanta de repuesto Continental simulada presionada en la tapa del maletero que eran temáticamente similares a los del Imperial y el 300F . Según Exner, el diseño de la rueda estampada se usó no solo para establecer la identidad con otros Chrysler, sino para "vestir el área de la plataforma trasera sin restar valor a la apariencia del movimiento hacia adelante dirigido". ^[7]

El Valiant presentó un nuevo motor de válvulas en cabeza de 6 cilindros , el famoso Slant-Six . Sus cilindros en línea se inclinaron de forma única 30 ° hacia la derecha (lado del pasajero), lo que permite una línea del capó más baja. La bomba de agua se movió de adelante hacia el costado, acortando la longitud del motor. Y se instaló un eficiente múltiple de admisión de corredor individual de rama larga, un avance que se benefició del trabajo pionero de Chrysler en tomas ajustadas. El Slant-6 produjo más potencia y mejor economía que los seis cilindros rectos de economía estadounidense similar, y pronto ganó una reputación de confiabilidad. Ingeniero de proyectos Willem Weertmany su equipo había diseñado un caballo de batalla simple pero robusto, desde su cigüeñal forjado de cuatro principales hasta un tren de válvulas "mecánico" simplificado. Las piezas de fundición de bloques y cabezas eran inusualmente gruesas porque ambas estaban diseñadas para fundirse en hierro o aluminio con las mismas herramientas. Aunque las técnicas de fundición por volumen de la época todavía no podían producir de forma fiable fundiciones de cabeza complejas en aluminio, entre finales de 1961 y principios de 1963 se produjeron más de 50.000 versiones de bloques de aluminio fundido a presión del motor de 225 pulgadas cúbicas (3,7 L) y se vendieron como piezas extra. opciones de costo.

El Valiant de 1960 ejemplificó el liderazgo de Chrysler en la fundición a presión de aluminio. Si bien el bloque de motor Slant-Six de aluminio no entraría en producción hasta 1961, la fundición de Kokomo, Indiana , produjo una serie de otras piezas de aluminio para el Valiant 1960, todas ellas fundamentales para reducir el peso total del automóvil. El modelo de 1960 contenía hasta 60 lb (27 kg) de aluminio en formas estructurales y decorativas, y la mayoría del material se utilizaba en forma fundida como piezas del chasis. ^[8] Estas piezas incluían la bomba de aceite, la bomba de agua, la carcasa del alternador , el Hyper-Pak (ver más abajo) y los colectores de admisión de producción estándar, la nueva transmisión automática Torqueflite A-904.extensión de la caja y la cola, y muchas otras piezas pequeñas. Estas piezas de aluminio fundido eran aproximadamente un 60% más ligeras que las piezas correspondientes de hierro fundido. ^[8] Una pieza de aluminio fundido tenía la ventaja de un espesor de sección reducido donde la resistencia no era una consideración vital. El grosor de la sección de las piezas de hierro fundido a menudo estaba determinado por la práctica de fundición, que requería al menos 3 ⁄ 16  pulgadas (4,8 mm) para garantizar buenas fundiciones. ^[8] Las piezas decorativas exteriores estampadas en aluminio eran más ligeras que las piezas fundidas de zinc cromado similares. Toda la rejilla y las molduras circundantes del Valiant pesaban solo 1,4 kg (3 lb). ^[8]Si este mismo conjunto hubiera sido hecho de zinc fundido a presión, como lo eran muchas rejillas de la época, habría pesado aproximadamente 13 libras (5,9 kg). ^[8] Se ahorró un estimado de 102 lb (46 kg) —aproximadamente el 4% del peso total de envío de un Valiant— con los 60 lb (27 kg) de piezas de aluminio. ^[8]

La plataforma Valiant A-body utilizó una construcción "unit-body" o " unibody " (no utilizada por Chrysler Corporation desde los modelos Airflow de la década de 1930) en lugar de una construcción " body-on-frame ". En lugar de una estructura frontal atornillada que se usa en otros diseños de carrocería única, el Valiant incorporó una estructura inferior delantera soldada y una chapa frontal reforzada. Los guardabarros, los paneles laterales, el piso y el techo contribuyeron a la rigidez de la carrocería. Una comparación de la distancia entre ejes de la unidad mostró que el Valiant era un 95% más rígido en torsión y un 50% más rígido en la viga que un Plymouth 1959 con una construcción separada de carrocería sobre bastidor. Las pruebas dinámicas mostraron que se alcanzaron altas frecuencias de resonancia estructural,lo que indica una mayor amortiguación y una menor vibración corporal.^[7]

The front suspension consisted of unequal length control arms with torsion bars, while the rear suspension used a live axle supported by asymmetric leaf springs. Chrysler used this design through the entire production of the Valiant and other A-body models, with revisions to the suspension components themselves for the 1962, 1967, 1968, and 1973 models.

Hyper-Pak

An all-aluminum Slant-6 engine with reproduction Hyper Pak intake manifold

Plymouth product planning director Jack Charipar gave impetus for a stock car racing version of the Valiant,^[9] and while Chrysler engineers developed the Hyper-Pak for the track, the Hyper-Pak dealer tuning kit option was made available in limited quantities on December 1, 1959. Features included 153 lb⋅ft (207 N⋅m) of torque, a 10.5:1 compression ratio, dual exhaust pipes on a single muffler, a manual choke and a larger 15 US gal (57 l) fuel tank.^[10] Dick Maxwell, a Chrysler engineer responsible for many of the Super Stock Mopars, recalls that "When NASCAR decided to run a compact road race in conjunction with the 1960 Daytona 500, all the factories got involved. We built a fleet of seven Hyper Pak Valiants with 148-hp 170-ci [Slant] sixes having a single four-barrel with ram manifold." The race Hyper-Paks also featured high-load valve springs and long-duration, high-lift camshafts.

NASCAR's new Compact Car category debuted at the Daytona International Speedway on January 31, 1960. The first of two races was a road course, which used a 1.5 mi (2.4 km) portion of the high-banked tri-oval together with a twisting infield road for a lap distance of 3.81 mi (6.13 km). The race length was 10 laps, 38.1 mi (61.3 km). Averaging a speed of 88.134 mph (141.838 km/h),^[11] Marvin Panch drove his Hyper-Pak into first place; all the Hyper-Paks swept the field taking the first seven places. The second race of the day used only the tri-oval track 20 laps on its full 2.5 mi (4.0 km) length totaling 50 mi (80 km). A multi-car accident on the fourth lap took out the four Valiant leaders including one driven by Richard Petty. Panch was not among them because car trouble delayed his start and he was busy passing slower cars from the rear of the field when the leaders crashed. After a restart, Panch worked to first place and stayed there averaging a speed of 122.282 mph (196.794 km/h).^[11] The remaining Valiants placed 1-2-3 and Panch again went into the winner's circle. Maxwell again recalls that "It was a Plymouth runway. We finished first through seventh. Our cars were so fast, NASCAR never did that race again."^[12]

Station Wagon

1961 Plymouth Valiant Wagon

The Valiant station wagons had 72.3 cu ft (2.0 m³) of cargo space yet required two feet less parking space than a full-size Plymouth.^[13] A locking luggage compartment on the two-seat models included the use of Captive-Aire (run-flat) tires. The compartment, located in the cargo deck, served as a spare tire storage space for models equipped with standard tires in which case the lock was optional. Captive-Aire tires, which did not require a spare, were standard equipment on the three-seat models. An aluminum tailgate window screen was available for the exclusion of insects when on vacation and camping trips.^[13]

The four-door station wagon, assembled only at the Dodge Main plant in Hamtramck,^[13] was available in V100 and V200 trim in two- and three-seat configurations; the third seat faced the rear. Both models were the lowest priced four-door station wagons in America.^[13] The two-seat model was $60 under both the four-door Lark and Rambler station wagons, and the three-seater was $186 below the Rambler four-door.^[13]

Design and mechanical revisions

The first-generation Valiants, though sold in three model years, existed in four distinct configurations: early 1960, late 1960, 1961, and 1962. The base-model V100 cars received relatively minimal ornamentation.

1960

1960 back showing the spare-tire stamping on trunk lid

Early 1960 models, particularly the V200 high-trim cars, featured extensive brightwork and ornamentation. An 8 in (20 cm) chrome spear atop each front fender, an inner reveal ring on the deck lid's spare tire stamping, a "V200" nameplate on the dashboard, and stainless steel windshield and backlight reveal moldings, which were deleted from production, replaced with less costly flexible mylar-faced plastic locking strips—in approximately January, 1960.^[14] Early and late V200s had a continuous stainless steel molding following the tailfin crease as it swept down in front of the rear wheel, then continuing forward along the lower break line in both doors and the front fender. The radiator grille was brite-dipped stamped aluminum, and a central grille badge doubled as the hood release. Script "Valiant" callouts were placed in the center of the deck lid's spare-tire stamping and on each front fender.

During the 1960 model year, there were revisions to improve lubrication of the two rear connecting rods, voltage regulator function, cold starting and idling, acceleration, and to prevent breakage of the front and rear manifold mounting studs.^[15]

1961

1960-61 tail lamp with back-up lamp below

For 1961, new 2-door sedan and hardtop models were released, but no changes were made to the 4-door sedan and wagon sheet metal. The interior and exterior trim were changed to provide model year differentiation, a mild form of planned obsolescence. The radiator grille stamping was the same as in 1960, but for 1961 it was painted with a pattern of black squares. The central grille ornament was still pulled from the bottom to release the hood, but it was now faced with an emblem having a white field with the blue-and-red stylized "V" Valiant logo, rather than 1960's red field with gold script "Valiant" callout. The side trim was changed; a 10 in (25 cm) stainless spear was placed at the rear of each tailfin crease, a hockey stick-shaped trim was applied to the lower break line, and the front fender/door crease was capped with a long stainless spear. The tailfins were each topped with three transverse chrome strips, and a large horizontal emblem containing a round plastic "V200" callout was centered in the deck lid's spare-tire stamping. Matching round "V200" callouts were placed in round housings at the midpoint of the front fender spears. Inside the car, the instrument cluster was largely carried over, but 1960's black gauges with white callouts gave way to 1961's white gauges with black callouts.

Mechanical revisions for 1961 included new carburetors, the availability of positive crankcase ventilation (which was newly mandated on cars sold in California), the availability of dealer-installed air conditioning, the relocation of the alternator from the left to the right side of the engine, and extensive revisions throughout most of the Valiant's systems and components.^[16] Late in the 1961 model year, the larger 225 cu in (3.7 L) Slant-6 engine became available in the Valiant, its use having been expanded earlier in the year from the larger Dodges and Plymouths to the Valiant-sized Dodge Lancer.

1962

1962 Plymouth Valiant with Hyper Pak

The 1962 model year saw an extensive facelift. The radiator grille was flattened and shortened. The hood release was moved to a knob at the top of the grille frame. The central grille emblem was deleted, except on the top-line Signet 200 2-door hardtop model, which received a black-painted grille with a round central emblem incorporating the red-and-blue stylized "V" Valiant emblem. The Signet 200 had pleated, leather-like bucket seats, custom tailored interior trim, deep-pile carpeting, special trunk lid emblem, different headlamp frames and special side moldings; it was America's lowest-priced hardtop with bucket seats.^{[citation needed]}

1962 tail lamp

Fender and hood stampings were similar to the 1960-'61 items, but neither identical nor interchangeable. At the rear, the cat's-eye tail lamps were deleted. A wraparound stainless trim was applied to the tailfins, below which were placed round tail lamps set into stamped aluminum bezels. These occupied the space formerly available for optional backup lamps, which for 1962 flanked the license plate below the rear bumper. The spare-tire stamping was eliminated from the deck lid, which was now a smooth stamping with a small central ridge at its trailing edge. On V200 deck lids, a large round emblem surrounded an oblong block-letter "VALIANT" callout on a black field. Similar block-letter/black-field callouts were placed on each front fender. On the Signet, the deck lid was adorned with a smaller round emblem surrounding the red-and-blue stylized-V Valiant logo.

V200 side trim reverted to the 1960 concept, following the tailfin crease and lower body break crease. However, the 1962 trim was more massive and contained an oblong triple-window effect at the rear of the body break crease. On Signets, the front fenders had an open-centred double spear, connected at the front and back, within which was contained a secondary body paint color.

1962 instrument cluster—transmission pushbuttons on the left

The 1962 Valiant was given a completely new asymetric instrument cluster. Like that of the larger 1962 Plymouth models, the new Valiant cluster was highly regarded for its clean design and easy readability. A large round speedometer was placed at the left of the cluster, with separate round gauges for fuel level, engine temperature, and charging system condition (amperes) in a row to the right of the speedometer. Automatic transmission pushbuttons were in a column at the left edge of the panel, and heater pushbuttons were in a column at the right edge. A new shallower-dish steering wheel was also introduced.

Mechanical revisions for 1962 were extensive. The electrical system was extensively upgraded, with a new gear-reduction starter, new alternator, more fuses, and printed circuit boards rather than individual wires for the instrument cluster. Carburetors were improved again, the manual transmission gearshift was moved from the floor to the steering column, there were new 45°-shear engine mounts replacing the previous vertical-shear items, exhaust systems were made of more corrosion-resistant (aluminized) materials, and axle ratios were altered for better fuel economy. Manual steering ratio was changed from 20:1 to 24:1, and both power and manual steering gearboxes were new, the latter now housed in aluminum rather than iron. Most of the front suspension components were redesigned (now with balloon seals, an industry first), and it was claimed they needed lubrication only every 32,000 mi (51,000 km).^[17]

In October 1961, the Society of Illustrators presented Exner the 1962 Styling Award for outstanding design of the 1962 Signet 200; the award lauded Exner's "creative sculpted design" of the Valiant, "an automobile of outstanding originality, restraint and spirited beauty."^[18]

Second Generation (1963–1966)

Motor vehicle

Second Generation
1964 Plymouth Valiant 4-Door Sedan
Overview
Production	1963–1966 (model years)
Assembly	Hamtramck, Michigan, United States Los Angeles, California, United States Newark, Delaware, United States St. Louis, Missouri, United States Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door 2-seat wagon 4-door sedan 2-door sedan 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible
Related	Dodge Dart Plymouth Barracuda Chrysler Valiant
Powertrain
Engine	170 cu in (2.8 L) LG Slant-6 I6 225 cu in (3.7 L) RG Slant-6 I6 273 cu in (4.5 L) LA V8
Transmission	A833 4-speed manual A904 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,692 mm (106.0 in)

The Valiant was totally reskinned for 1963 with a 0.5 in (13 mm) shorter wheelbase; it had a wide, flat hood and a flat square rear deck. The upper belt feature line ran from the rear body, in a gentle sweep, to the front fender tip. Here it was 'veed' back and down to the trailing edge of the front fender. The roofline was flatter and sharpened in profile. The grille was a variation of the inverted trapezoid shape that characterized contemporary Chryslers, with a fine mesh insert. Advances in body structure, many accessories and a new spring-staged choke were promotional highlights. The Valiant was offered as a 2-door hardtop and convertible, a 2- or 4-door sedan, and a 4-door station wagon. The hardtop and the convertible, with manual- or optional power-operated top, were offered only in the high V200 and premium Signet trim levels. The optional 225 cu in (3.7 L) slant-6 engine was initially offered with the die-cast aluminium block introduced in late 1961, but early in the 1963 model year the aluminum block was discontinued; both the 170 and 225 engines were thenceforth available only with iron blocks. In December 1962, Plymouth's first-ever vinyl-covered roof became available as an option on the Signet. The 1963 Valiant was much better received by the public, and sales for the year rose to 225,056.^[19][20] The Valiant was sold in Mexico as a Chrysler Valiant starting with the 1963 model year. This was also the first year that it was coupled with the Dodge Dart, which had been previously a lower-end full-size model.

1964 Plymouth Valiant 2-door

Building on a worldwide record sales success in 1963, the Valiant moved into 1964 with design changes giving better economy, reliability and performance. Changes in the 1964 Valiant included a restyled front end featuring a new grille with a horizontal bars. A "Valiant" medallion was placed at the center of the grille where the bars formed a flat bulge. Vertical taillamps replaced the previous horizontal items. The ring-style rear deck decoration was replaced with a Valiant script located at the right-hand corner. There were few styling changes in the 1965 Valiants, but the 1966 Valiants had a split grille with fine-patterned insert; new front fenders; new rear fenders on the sedans; new bevelled-edge rear deck lid; heavier rear bumper; and a new roofline with large rear window.

The new Chrysler-built A833 four-speed manual transmission was offered together with a Hurst shifter. Another new option was the Sure-Grip limited slip differential, which was touted as a bad-weather safety feature and also offered traction benefits in performance driving.

The Valiant was extremely popular in the US, Canada, and numerous markets outside North America. Plymouth supported a successful team of Valiant two-door sedans in the 1965 and 1966 SCCA Manufacturers Rally Championships.^[21]

V8 engine

In mid-1964, Chrysler released an all-new 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 engine as optional equipment in all Valiants. This compact V8 engine, with solid tappets, the first in Chrysler's LA engine range and that would last until 2002, was specifically engineered to fit in the compact A-body engine compartment. Valiants with the optional 273 engine came with V-shaped emblems at the sides of the cowl. With the 180 bhp (130 kW) 273, the Valiant became the lowest-priced V-8 automobile in the world.^{[citation needed]} For 1965, a hotter 235 bhp (175 kW) version of the 273 called the Commando 273 was made available with 10.5:1 compression, a 4-barrel carburetor, performance camshaft, low restriction exhaust and other modifications.

The Dodge Lancer, which had been almost identical to the Valiants of 1961–62, was replaced in 1963 by the Dart. The Dart was available in all the same body styles as the Valiant, except there was no Dodge equivalent of the Barracuda. All Darts used a larger, 111 in (2,800 mm) wheelbase, except for wagons which used the Valiant's 106 in (2,700 mm) wheelbase.

• 1963 Plymouth Valiant Signet V-200 convertible

• 1964 Plymouth Valiant V-200 4 Door Sedan

• 1965 Plymouth Valiant V-200 2-Door Hardtop

• 1966 Plymouth Valiant Signet Convertible

Third Generation (1967–1973)

Motor vehicle

Third Generation
1968 Plymouth Valiant
Overview
Production	1967–1973 (model years)
Assembly	Belvidere, Illinois, United States Hamtramck, Michigan, United States Los Angeles, California, United States Newark, Delaware, United States St. Louis, Missouri, United States Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan (1967–73) 2-door sedan (1967–69) 2-door hardtop (1971–73)
Related	Dodge Dart Dodge Demon Plymouth Barracuda Plymouth Duster Chrysler Valiant Chrysler Valiant Charger
Powertrain
Engine	170 cu in (2.8 L) LG Slant-6 I6 198 cu in (3.2 L) RG Slant-6 I6 225 cu in (3.7 L) RG Slant-6 I6 273 cu in (4.5 L) LA V8 318 cu in (5.2 L) LA V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.0 in (2,743 mm) Scamp: 111.0 in (2,819 mm)

1967 Plymouth Valiant Signet 4-door Sedan

The Valiant was completely redesigned for 1967 model year and the station wagons, hardtops, and convertibles were dropped. Buyers who wanted a Valiant-type hardtop coupe or convertible could choose a similarly-styled Barracuda, which was still based on the Valiant with a slightly sportier style. The new Valiant model range included 2- and 4-door sedans on a newly lengthened 108 in (2,700 mm) wheelbase. The design was straightforward and rectilinear. The body sides were mildly sculptured with a tapering lower feature line that widened toward the wheels. The new fenders had a vertical slab look. The grille was vertically split and subdivided horizontally. Vertical taillights were segmented and had a fanned-out look. Horsepower rating for the 170 cu in (2.8 L) Slant-6 engine was raised from 101 bhp (75 kW) to 115 bhp (86 kW) by installation of the slightly bigger camshaft introduced on the 225 in 1965, together with Carter BBS and Holley 1920 carburetors using the larger 1+11⁄16 in (43 mm) throttle bore previously reserved for the 225, rather than the smaller 1+9⁄16 in (40 mm) carburetors formerly used on the 170 engine. Federally-mandated safety equipment was provided on all 1967s, including a new dual-chamber brake master cylinder, energy-absorbing steering column, wheel, and instrument panel controls; shoulder belt mountings for outboard front passengers, a new 4-way hazard flasher, and, for 1970, lane-change directional signals were included.

1968 Plymouth Valiant 2 Door Sedan

For the 1968 model, the horizontal division bar was removed from the grille. A fine cross hatched insert was framed by a segmented chrome surround. Model nameplates were moved from the rear fender to the front fender. The 318 cu in (5.2 L), 230 bhp (170 kW) V8 was a Valiant option for the first time. All North American Chrysler products got front and rear side marker lights, amber in front, red in the rear. These were round in shape, surrounded by an attractive chrome bezel. Valiants built after January 1, 1968, also got new front shoulder belts as standard.

1969 Plymouth Valiant Signet 4-door Sedan

For 1969, a new one-piece, full-width grille, new taillights and trim were featured. Standard engines were unchanged, although refinements in the Chrysler Clean Air System (formerly Clean Air Package) produced better operating economy from the 6-cylinder engines. Improved drum brake self-adjusters, a more efficient power steering pump, and improvements to the optional Sure-Grip differential were also highlighted. Starting with cars built on January 1, 1969, front seat headrests were now standard. 1969 Valiants got new rectangular side marker lamps with federally required integral reflectors.

For 1970, the Valiant was carried over with detail changes, including a new black plastic grille sculptured differently from 1969's metal item. The central portion protruded flush with the forward edge of the hood, while the remainder of the grille was set back from the front plane. The two-door sedan was dropped, replaced by the new Duster coupe. For all except export Valiants, the base 170 engine was replaced by a new 198 cu in (3.2 L) version of the Slant-6. The 198 gave better performance than the 170, and was less costly to make, since it used the same cylinder block as the 225. The Valiant was virtually unchanged for 1971; small revisions included removal of the center grille emblem and a new kind of finish treatment on the grille surround. It now had a blacked-out look instead of the previous argent silver treatment. For the 1970 and 1971 models, exterior and interior trim were slightly revised, and there were engineering changes for better driveability, improved soundproofing and decreased emissions, the latter in compliance with regulations mandated by the newly created Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implementing new devices such as an EGR valve and an activated charcoal evaporative emissions system. The 1971 Valiant eventually set sales records with 256,930 calendar year deliveries,^[22] so there was little motivation to change it for 1972. Only details of the taillights and grille were altered for the 1972 Valiants. New surface-mount sidemarker lamp-reflector units replaced the more costly previous flush-mount items.

1971 Plymouth Valiant Scamp

Beginning in 1971, a badge-engineered version of the 111 in (2,800 mm) wheelbase Dodge Dart Swinger called the Valiant Scamp was offered. This used the Dart Swinger 2-door hardtop body shell with Valiant front sheet metal and dual taillamps carried over from the 1970 Dodge Dart.

1972 saw the Valiant's best sales ever,^[23] with 330,373 sold.^[24]

For 1973, the vent wing windows were deleted from the Scamp, and all models were given a new grille and front bumpers able to withstand damage at a 5 mph (8.0 km/h) impact, as well as steel beams inside the doors to protect vehicle occupants in side-impact collisions as mandated by NHTSA. The door beams, the new bumpers and their impact-absorbing mounts, a rubber-booted telescoping system attached to the car's structure, added mass to the Valiant. At the same time, engines were being progressively detuned to comply with increasingly stringent emissions regulations. Performance and economy suffered as a result.

Through the early 1970s, the Valiant took more than 40% of Plymouth's total sales volume.^[25] These models also had considerable success in foreign markets. Worldwide, Chrysler affiliates and subsidiaries sold American- or Canadian-made Valiants from complete knock down kits, as well as locally designed and engineered Valiants and Valiant-based vehicles incorporating a mix of North American and local design and components.

Fourth Generation (1974–1976)

Motor vehicle

Fourth Generation
Overview
Production	1974–1976 (model years)
Assembly	Belvidere, Illinois, United States Hamtramck, Michigan, United States Newark, Delaware, United States St. Louis, Missouri, United States Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door hardtop
Related	Dodge Dart Plymouth Duster Chrysler Valiant Chrysler Valiant Charger
Powertrain
Engine	198 cu in (3.2 L) RG Slant-6 I6 225 cu in (3.7 L) RG Slant-6 I6 318 cu in (5.2 L) LA V8 360 cu in (5.9 L) LA V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,819 mm (111.0 in)

1974 Swedish police Valiant (Canadian-built export version) with headlight bezels removed to clear added headlight wipers

In 1974, the 108 in (2,700 mm) wheelbase variant of the A-body sedan was dropped, and the Valiant sedan became a rebadged Dart. The larger size resulted in thicker C-pillars and new rear fender contours. Thenceforth, the only differences between the Valiant and Dart were minor cosmetics. The 1973 Valiant grille and front sheet metal were retained for 1974, but the front bumper's rubber guards were chromed. The taillights were extensively redesigned, resulting in a more formal look. The US Federal 5 mph (8.0 km/h) bumper standards were applied to rear bumpers for the 1974 models, adding even more weight to the Valiant. Since the Duster (1970), Dart-based Scamp (1971) and Dart-based sedan (1974) displaced both of the Valiant's 1967 bodies, they could be considered to represent a fourth generation of Valiants.

1974 Valiant was also available in a "Scamp Package" which included 318 V8 engine, four door, 3 speed automatic transmission, power steering, power disc brakes, chrome trim, vinyl roof, AC, carpet, split vinyl bucket seat bench, radio, rear window defroster blower, and 120 mph speedometer standard. Production was limited and ordered as customers requested the package, a few hundred were produced.

1974 introduced the Valiant Brougham and its twin, the Dodge Dart Special Edition. Available in two- or four-door models, they were a compact luxury car meant as an attractive alternative to larger luxury cars following the 1973 oil crisis. The Brougham had generous chrome trim, a vinyl top, deep cut-pile carpeting, velour cloth upholstery, interior door padding, color-keyed or simulated wire wheel covers, and a special selection of paint and trim combinations. Much of the optional equipment on a regular Valiant became standard equipment on Brougham models such as power steering, power disc brakes, air conditioning, cruise control, electric rear window defroster and an AM/FM radio.

1975 Plymouth Valiant Brougham, the most luxurious Valiant available

With a slightly restyled grille, 1975 models were essentially carry-overs from 1974 except that California and certain high-altitude models received catalytic converters and required unleaded gasoline. The 1975 Valiants had several new items available to buyers with increasing interest in fuel economy. These included radial tires and a "Fuel Pacer" system that lit a warning light to tell the driver he was driving uneconomically, as well as Chrysler's A833OD 4-speed manual transmission, the first 4-speed Chrysler had offered with a 6-cylinder engine in the North American market since 1965. There were new 50,000 mi (80,000 km) spark plugs^{[citation needed]} and batteries and a 'Clincher' warranty that covered everything on the car except trim for 12 months with no mileage restrictions.

1976 models were virtually identical to 1975s; amber rather than clear front park/turn signal lights were used and the parking brake pull-handle was changed to a foot pedal.

A38 police package

In 1976, the Valiant was available as a Code A38 police package car and offered in three basic engine sizes: E24 (California emission standards) and E25 (Federal) 225 cu in (3.7 L) single-barrel Slant-6; E44 318 cu in (5.2 L), twin-barrel V-8; E58 360 cu in (5.9 L), four-barrel V-8 with single (California) or dual (Federal) exhaust. It was the E58 that Chrysler recommended for police service as it was the only one with "added endurance features to improve durability." The E58 produced 175 net hp in California trim and 220 net hp in Federal form. The E58 dual exhaust engine (sans catalytic converters) made for a very fast Valiant squad car. So equipped, this compact Chrysler cop car tripped the quarter-mile lights in 16.4 seconds with trap speeds of 84.6 mph (136.2 km/h) and could catch nearly all the so-called "performance cars" of the day.^[26] The Seattle Police Department using the Valiant A38 reported a 46 percent drop in the preventable accident rate among police officers,^[26] and according to a Motor Trend police survey, the A38 Valiant had much better evasive capabilities, better overall visibility, and was generally easier to drive than the full-size squad cars.^[26] A special handling package applied to the A38 Valiant included front and rear antisway bars. Unfortunately, the Valiant wasn't physically durable enough;^[26] it lacked additional frame welds and rear cross-member reinforcements standard on all other Mopar A38 packages. More importantly, the front K-frame of the Valiant was prone to failure under severe police use.^[26]

Replacement with Plymouth Volaré and Dodge Aspen

In 1976, the Plymouth Volaré and Dodge Aspen F-body cars were introduced mid-year replacing the Valiant and Dart, respectively. Production of the A-body shifted to Saint Louis Assembly while Hamtramck Assembly was dedicated to the new F-body,^{[citation needed]} which unfortunately, did not maintain their predecessors' reputation for quality and durability and in fact reversed it. The change hurt Chrysler's reputation and profitability, contributing to its near-bankruptcy in 1979–80.

Derivative models

Barracuda

Main article: Plymouth Barracuda

1966 Barracuda rear window and fish badge

Automotive trends in the early middle 1960s had all the US automakers looking at making compact sporty cars. The Valiant was a natural choice of basis for Chrysler's efforts in this direction.^[27] Ford's Mustang gave this type of vehicle its common "pony car" moniker, but in fact Chrysler beat Ford to market by two weeks^[28] with the April 1, 1964 release of the Barracuda fastback. The Barracuda used the Valiant's 106 in (2,700 mm) wheelbase and the Valiant hood, headlamp bezels, windshield, vent windows, quarter panels and bumpers; all other sheet metal and glass was new. This hybrid design approach significantly reduced the development and tooling cost and time for the new model. Unfortunately, the Barracuda was as similar to the Valiant as the Mustang was different from the Falcon, and its introduction was, at first, barely noticed by most buyers.^[29]

The fastback body shape was achieved primarily with an enormous rear window, or backlight, which wrapped down to the fenderline. Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) collaborated with Chrysler designers in producing this 14.4 sq ft (1.34 m²) rear window, the largest ever installed on a standard production car up to that time.^[27] The following year, the fenders and taillamps that had been introduced on the 1964 Barracuda were used on the whole 1965 Valiant range except for the wagon, which got different taillamps.

The second-generation Barracuda, though still a 108 in (2,700 mm) wheelbase A-body sharing many components with the Valiant, was given Barracuda-specific styling and its own range of models including convertibles and fastback and notchback hardtops. A wide range of engines were available on the Barracuda throughout its production lifecycle, from a 145-hp 225 cubic-inch (3.7L) Slant Six, up through high-compression small- and big-block V8s.

Although the first and second generation Barracudas were heavily based on the contemporary Valiants, Plymouth wanted them perceived as a distinct models. Consequently, the "Valiant" chrome script that appeared on the 1964 model's trunk lid was deleted on the 1965 model in the US market. For 1966, the stylized red-and-blue Valiant "V" emblems were replaced on the Barracuda with a model-specific stylized fish logo. For 1967, the new 4-barrel 383 cu in (6.3 L) V-8 with 280 hp (210 kW) was optional only in the Formula S which boosted the Barracuda's performance with 0–60 mph in 7.4 seconds and the quarter mile covered in 15.9 seconds.^[30] In other markets such as Canada and South Africa, where Valiant was a marque in its own right, the car remained known as Valiant Barracuda until the A-body Barracuda was discontinued after 1969.

For 1970, the Barracuda lost all commonality with the Valiant as an all-new E-body Barracuda was produced.

Duster

Main article: Plymouth Duster

1970 Duster 340 with logo

Plymouth introduced a sporty new model for 1970: the 2-door fastback Plymouth Valiant Duster. The same technique that spawned the 1964 Barracuda was employed for the Duster. It was designed to use the same front end sheet metal, running gear, and 108 in (2,700 mm) wheelbase as the Valiant, but Plymouth's stylists gave the car an entirely new look by using a modified fastback configuration with radically curved side glass having only half the curvature radius of conventional side glass. Though the 340 cu in (5.6 L) V8 engine with 10.5:1 compression, 275 bhp (205 kW) and 340 lb⋅ft (461 N⋅m) of torque had been available for special order in Valiants and Barracudas since 1968, the 340 was offered as a regular production option in the Duster 340, Plymouth's analogue to the Dodge Demon 340 and the Dodge Dart Swinger 340. The Duster was an immediate hit as a sporty alternative to the now larger and more expensive Barracuda.^[31]

An aggressive "shark tooth" grille was offered on the fastback Duster 340 and new-for-1971 Duster Twister models. The Twister was a "performance appearance package" produced in response to increasing premiums on muscle cars, many of which were calculated using the vehicle's power-to-weight ratio as an actuarial gauge. Despite the "dust whirl" side stripes and Twister decals, Rallye road wheels, dual racing mirrors, twin hood scoops, flat-black hood paint with strobe stripes, and plaid cloth-and-vinyl trim interior available in four colors, the biggest engine available was the 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8.

Chrysler increased the displacement of its highest-performance small block V-8 engine from 340 cu in (5.6 L) to 360 cu in (5.9 L) for 1974. The 360 was rated at 245 hp (183 kW) and placed in the Duster 360. However, the 1974 Duster was nearly 150 lb (68 kg) heavier than the 1971 model^[32] on account of the heavier bumpers, side-impact door beams, emission control equipment, and added soundproofing. Even with performance options such as the four-speed manual transmission, Hurst shifter and Sure-Grip differential with 3.55:1 axle ratio, 0–60 mph and quarter-mile times increased roughly two seconds compared to those for the 1970 Duster. Unfortunately, higher fuel prices and performance-car insurance surcharges deterred many buyers as the interest in high performance waned.

International variants

Canada (1960-1966)

Chrysler Canada marketed the Valiant at Dodge and Plymouth dealers under a standalone "Valiant" marque. The Canadian 1960–62 Valiant was visually similar to its American counterpart except the badge on the trunk lid read "by Chrysler" instead of "Plymouth". Besides minor differences in interior and exterior trim, the alternator was an extra-cost option in Canada through 1962 while it was standard equipment in America. An anti-ice system for the carburetor's throttle body, engine block heater, battery warmer, electric car interior heater and other cold-climate items were available as factory and/or dealer-installed options. Air conditioning, which was first offered in the US 1961 models, was not made available North of the border until 1966. Some Canadian-made Auto-Lite (now Prestolite) electrical components were used in lieu of the American-production Chrysler-built components. The Windsor, Ontario, plant was a source for left- and right-hand-drive export Valiants as knock down kits.

For 1963 and 1964, the Canadian Valiant used US Plymouth Valiant front sheet metal with the US Dodge Dart body and 111 in (2,800 mm) wheelbase (except wagons, which—like all 1963–1966 Dart and Valiant wagons—were on the 106 in (2,700 mm) wheelbase).

For 1965, Chrysler Canada sold both the 106 in (2,700 mm) wheelbase and the 111 in (2,800 mm) wheelbase A-body vehicles, all badged as Valiants, and all with the US Dart dashboard and instrument cluster. For 1966, the shorter Valiant was dropped from the Canadian market and all Canadian Valiants were now rebadged US Darts.

The Canadian Barracuda, badged as the Valiant Barracuda, was built in Canada in 1964 and 1965 but was imported for 1966. Like the Valiant, the Barracuda had no Plymouth markings.

With the coming of the US-Canada Auto Pact of 1965, Chrysler could ship cars and parts both ways over the border and in 1967 the company began importing Plymouth Valiants and Dodge Darts from Detroit, as well as exporting Darts and Valiants from Windsor to the US.

• Canadian 1964 Valiant convertible, essentially a US Dodge Dart with a US Valiant front clip (hood, grill, headlights, etc.)

• Canadian 1965 Valiant Custom 200, virtually identical to the US Dodge Dart.

• 1965 Canadian Valiant Custom 200 dashboard, very similar to the Dart's.

• 1966 Canadian Valiant Custom 200 2-Door Hardtop

Australia (1962–1981)

Main articles: Chrysler Valiant and Chrysler Valiant Charger

The Chrysler Valiant was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1962 to 1980, and by Mitsubishi Motors Australia from 1980 to 1981. The first Australian model was a right hand drive version of the US 1962 model. Subsequent models were locally restyled over four generations, the latter models eventually bearing no resemblance to any US models especially the utility or "ute" models. In Australia Valiant also went from a model name to a marque in itself until the latter 1970s.

• Australian 1971 Chrysler VH Valiant Charger R/T

• Australian VK Valiant Regal sedan

• Australian Chrysler CM Valiant GLX

• The very last Australian Valiant produced, built 28 August 1981. By that time Chrysler's Australian operations had been sold to Mitsubishi.

Mexico (1963–1988)

Valiants, which were assembled and sold in Mexico from 1963 through 1976, were essentially the same A-body models as their US counterparts with minor differences. The Mexican Valiant lineup included a unique 2-door hardtop produced from 1963^[33] to 1969 called the Acapulco named after the coastal resort city. Based on a V200 Signet, the Acapulco was not available in the U.S. or anywhere else outside of Mexico. The most notable features included a cobra snakeskin vinyl roof and emblems of Acapulco in the interior and on the trunk lid. Other features included bucket seats, upgraded interior and remote controlled passenger side mirrors. The car was powered by 2bbl 225 Slant-6 which was being used concurrently in the Australian market; the manual transmission was operated by a four-on-the-floor Hurst gearshift.

The Valiant Duster was introduced in Mexico in 1970, the same as the Plymouth Duster that was sold in the US market. Starting in 1972, the Valiant Duster got the same body as the US-market Dodge Demon/Dart Sport. In 1976, A-body cars were discontinued in North America, replaced by the Plymouth Volare/Dodge Aspen. Mexican Volares were badged as "Valiant Volares", and these had the Volare rear end but the Aspen grille. When the Volare was replaced with the Reliant "K" in 1981, these cars were marketed as "Valiant Volare K" as well. The Valiant Volare K was the last Valiant-badged car sold in Mexico.

New Zealand (1963-1981)

New Zealand's first Valiant model was the Australian 1963 Chrysler Valiant "S" series. New Zealand assembly of the Australian models began in 1964 by Todd Motors first in Petone, Wellington and from 1974 in Porirua, Wellington. Only four-door sedans and utilities (pickups) were produced. Station wagons, coupes and the mid-70s upmarket sedans were otherwise fully imported from Australia. Todd Motors also assembled the Australian two-door Valiant Charger 770 between 1971 and 1976. Latter Charger models were fully imported. Todd Motors ceased production in 1981.^[34]

• 1966 Valiant AP6 (New Zealand)

• New Zealand assembled 1967 VC Chrysler Valiant (New Zealand)

• 1970 Dodge Dart-based Valiant hardtop coupe (New Zealand)

• 1978 CL Valiant Regal sedan (New Zealand)

Argentina (1962–1968)

In 1962, Chrysler-Fevre Argentina S.A. started building the 1960 version of the US Plymouth Valiant under the Chrysler nameplate (although later most of the cars were sold under the "Valiant" nameplate as an independent brand). Only the 4-door version was produced. Two models were offered, the "Valiant V200" (Valiant I), with a 2,790 cc engine, and, since 1963, the "Valiant II" with a 3,687 cc engine. In 1965 the "Valiant III" was launched. Despite its name, this car was similar to the 1963 US Dodge Dart. It was offered in three trims, standard, Coronado (luxury) and GT (sport). In 1967 the "Valiant IV" came out. This car also looked very much like the US 1966 Dodge Dart, offering the same trims than the previous version. Production ceased for the Valiants in 1968, when they were replaced by the GTX /Coronado/Polara lineup. However, for the 1968 model year a basic "Valiant" trim of the Coronado/Polara was offered.

Collectibility

The Valiant is a collectable car today, particularly early models, as they are rarer.^{[citation needed]} However, very few early Valiants survive as, until recently, few collectors considered sedans attractive;^{[citation needed]} therefore, outstanding examples fetch high appraisal values today.^{[citation needed]}

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