Chrysler VIP
| Chrysler | |
|---|---|
 Chrysler VF VIP
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| VIP | |
| Production period: | 1969-1971 |
| Class : | upper middle class |
| Body versions : | limousine |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 3.7-5.2 liters (91-170 kW) |
| Length: | 4986 mm |
| Width: | |
| Height: | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2845 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1474 kg |
| successor | Chrysler by Chrysler |
The Chrysler VIP was a passenger car built by Chrysler Australia from 1969 to 1971 . It was a luxury version with an extended wheelbase from the Valiant .
VF series
The Chrysler VIP, Series VF, was introduced in May 1969 and sold as "VIP by Chrysler". It was supposed to fill the gap in Chrysler's Australian model range between the Valiant and the Dodge Phoenix and competed with other luxury cars such as the Ford Fairlane and the Holden Brougham . Although the car was based on the VF Valiant , it had a wheelbase that was 100 mm longer to 2845 mm. Visually, the VIP differed from the Valiant with its double headlights, different rear lights, a different rear window and a heavily lined vinyl roof.
Depending on customer requirements, the VIP was available either with a six-cylinder in-line engine with 3687 cm³ displacement or a V8 engine with 5211 cm³ displacement. The three-stage Chrysler TorqueFlite automatic transmission was installed in both variants . Power steering and front disc brakes were standard equipment on the V8 and were also available in the six-cylinder model on request.
The previous VE Valiant series had a Valiant VIP as the top model . The new VIP, however, was no longer run under Valiant, was larger, more expensive and more luxurious than the old model. The Valiant VIP was available as a limousine and station wagon , but the VF VIP was only available as a 4-door limousine.
VG series
The VG facelift series of the VIP was introduced in 1970 as the successor to the VF series. A Chrysler Hemi six-cylinder in-line engine with 4015 cm³ displacement replaced the old six-cylinder and the Chrysler Fireball V8 engine was still installed on request. The VG VIP was the first car built in Australia with air conditioning as standard .
successor
The VG VIP was replaced by the CH Chrysler by Chrysler in November 1971 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Tony Davis: Aussie Cars . (1987). P. 108
- ↑ a b c d Chrysler VF Valiant . UniqueCarsAndParts.com.au
- ↑ Tony Davis: Aussie Cars . (1987). P. 101
- ^ Chrysler VG Valiant . UniqueCarsAndParts.com.au
- ↑ a b Tony Davis: Aussie Cars . (1987). P. 112
- ^ CH Chrysler by Chrysler . UniqueCarsAndParts.com.au