Manufacturer Chrysler Australia Related | Layout FR layout | |
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Production 1965 to 1966
43,344 produced Assembly Tonsley Park, Australia Body style 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door coupé utility | ||
The Chrysler Valiant AP6 is an automobile which was produced by Chrysler Australia from 1965 to 1966. It was the fourth Chrysler Valiant model produced in Australia.
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Overview
The Valiant AP6 was released in March 1965, replacing the Chrysler Valiant AP5. The basic styling was carried over from the AP5 but differed in having a new split grille, a new bonnet and new front mudguards. Mechanical changes included a redesigned camshaft, the introduction of self-adjusting brakes and the replacement of the push button gear selector on models with automatic transmission by a traditional lever system. Optional power brakes were made available across the range.
A coupe utility variant was added to the range in April 1965 and marketed as the Valiant Wayfarer. This was the first Valiant-based coupe utility to be produced by Chrysler Australia.
Valiant V8 models were released in August 1965. A V8 sedan and V8 Safari wagon were offered, both powered by a 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 engine with “TorqueFlite 8” automatic transmission. V8 models could be identified by V8 badges, with the V8 sedan having a vinyl roof and the V8 Safari wagon being fitted with a roof rack. Power-assisted brakes were standard equipment. Although it utilized Regal trim and equipment, the V8 was marketed as the Valiant V8, not as a Valiant Regal V8.
Model range
The Valiant AP6 was offered in 4-door sedan and 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupé utility body styles in ten models.
Engines and transmissions
A 225 cu in (3.7 L) Straight-six engine was fitted to all models except the Valiant V8, which was powered by a 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 engine. Three speed manual and three speed automatic transmissions were offered.
Production and replacement
A total of 43,344 Valiant AP6s were produced prior to its replacement by the Valiant VC in 1966.