Chrysler Valiant (CM)

Chrysler CM Valiant

Chrysler CM Valiant Sedan
Overview
Manufacturer Chrysler Australia .[1]
Mitsubishi Australia [1]
Production 1978 to 1981 [1]
Assembly Tonsley Park, Australia [1]
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan [2]
5-door station wagon [2]
Layout FR layout [2]
Powertrain
Engine 245 cu in (4.0 L) I6 [3]
265 cu in (4.3 L) I6 [3]
318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 [3]
Transmission 3 speed manual [3]
4 speed manual [3]
3 speed automatic [3]
Dimensions
Wheelbase 111 inches (2819 mm) [3]
Length 197.5 inches (5016 mm) (Sedan)[3]
Width 74.6 inches (1895 mm) [3]
Height 55.4 inches (1407 mm) (Sedan)[3]
Curb weight 3368 lb (1528 kg) (Sedan)[3]
Chronology
Predecessor Chrysler CL Valiant [1]
Successor None [1]

The Chrysler CM Valiant is an automobile that was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1977 to 1980 and subsequently by Mitsubishi Australia from 1980 to 1981. It was a facelifted and revised version of the Chrysler CL Valiant, which it replaced. It was the last Australian Chrysler Valiant.

Model range

The CM Valiant was offered in 4 door sedan and 5 door station wagon body styles in the following models:

Regal models were marketed as Chrysler Regals, without the Valiant name.[4]

A GLX pack, option code A16,[6] was offered on the CM Valiant sedan.[7] It featured the 265 cubic inch (4.3 litre) engine, the four speed manual transmission, or 3 speed auto or the 318 v8 engine with an auto, “Hot Wire” cast alloy wheels, a tachometer, front grille paint treatment, tinted side glass, roof console with map light, rear seat armrest, floor console, body stripes and other embellishments.[1]

Changes

The CM models featured a new grille, revised tail lights plus new mouldings and badges.[1] All body panels were carried over from the previous model.[8] The six cylinder engines were now fitted with Chrysler’s “Electronic Lean Burn System” which resulted in easier starting, better responsiveness, smoother running and improved fuel economy.[1]

Utility, Panel Van and Charger coupe models were not carried over from the CL Valiant range.[1]

Engines and transmissions

Three engines were offered:

The 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 engine option was discontinued around August–September 1980.[9]

Five transmissions were offered:

Production and replacement

The CM Valiant was produced by Chrysler Australia from 1978 until the takeover of that company by Mitsubishi in 1980.[1] Mitsubishi Australia continued production through to 28 August 1981.[1]

A total of 16,500 examples of the Chrysler CM were built with no replacement model introduced.[1]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Chrysler Valiant CM, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 9 August 2013
  2. 1 2 3 Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 172
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Valiant CM Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 9 August 2013
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Regal and Valiant (Chrysler CM Regal and Valiant sales brochure 5/2006261), Chrysler Australia Ltd., July 1980
  5. ↑ Regal and Valiant (Chrysler CM Regal and Valiant sales brochure), Chrysler Australia Ltd., date unknown, as reproduced in "Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy's Chrysler Valiant, 1996, pages 179 to 181"
  6. ↑ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, A History of Chrysler in Australia, 2010, page 421
  7. ↑ GLX Information, www.valiantglx.com Retrieved on 9 August 2013
  8. ↑ Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 155
  9. ↑ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, A History of Chrysler in Australia, 2010, page 204
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