22.f. 1972 Chrysler Valiant VH Regal 318ci V8 (vinyltop) Sedan : 無料・フリー素材/写真
22.f. 1972 Chrysler Valiant VH Regal 318ci V8 (vinyltop) Sedan / 70_musclecar_RT+6
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| 説明 | 2014 Gore Aussie Muscle Mania Car Show (12-4-14)Chrysler Valiant VH1971 - 1973Engine:Hemi 6 & V8Capacity:215/245/256ci Hemi & 318ci V8Power:152kW Hemi 265Transmission:3 spd. man / 3 spd. autoTop Speed:109 mph / 175 km/h (V8)Number Built:n/aCollectability:2/5 starsThere was a collective sigh from Valiant aficionados in 1971 with the release of the all-new VH, particularly with those salivating for new Chrysler sheet metal. The previous models had always looked sensational, but the all-Australian designed VH clearly departed from the 1960’s and embraced the 1970’s, much as the pintuck suit made way for flares and wide lapels.Somewhat modest in comparison to the investment in the development of the Hemi engine, Chrysler spent a still very sizable $22 million on the development the new Valiant, the company determined to lift their market share from 12%. It seemed the designers of the VH got it right, with commentators of the day, along with the public, claiming the new body style to be both bold and beautiful.There certainly seemed to be plenty of extra sheet metal over the previous iterations, and although the VH, at 4900mm, was only fractionally longer than the VG, it appeared to be vastly longer and larger. Adding to the illusion was the increase in wheelbase size, stretched 76mm to 2810mm (111 inches), while the width of the car was increased by 100mm.In contrast, the GMH engineers were making the upcoming HQ model look smaller than it really was, recessing the tail lights into the bumpers and creating a low waist line. Time has revealed both to display timeless proportion and symmetry, but in the early 1970’s it was evident that the engineers at Chrysler were poles apart in their thinking to those working for the General.Adding to the VH Valiant’s clean lines was the reduction in body decoration, ensuring clean lines along the breadth of the car. The door handles were recessed, and the curves accentuated at the front bumper bar, moulding beautifully into the front parking/indicator lights above, with body contoured bumper below.The hatch type bonnet, unusual for the early 1970’s, allowed engineers to add a cross member above the grille and strengthen the cars front section. The curved rear deck contained a bigger boot than before, the spare wheel was set deep into the floor and the fuel filler was hidden behind the rear number-plate.More Sheet Metal, Less Glass: All the extra sheet metal had the counter effect of reducing the amount of glass, and some detractors complained that visibility was somewhat impaired when compared with the VG. In many respects they were right, with visibility at the lower levels when parking almost non-existent, making any parking maneuver dicey at best. But worst of all, despite the size of the VH, there was little improvement in leg or head room, leading some to claim the new model was a victim of fashion over function. But we are all guilty of being a victim to fashion at one time or another.All that extra metal made for a heavier car, the premium being some 45kg over the predecessors. But few who entered the Chrysler showrooms were asking the question as to weight, instead being captivated by the flowing lines and all new interior. The instrument panel and dashboard were completely remolded, the steering wheel and seats were new and the trim featured new patterns, and for the first time in a Valiant pre-moulded carpet was fitted.Under the bonnet came the choice of 4 differently Hemi’s, the two new iterations being the 4.3 litre 265ci two barrel version producing 152kW (203 bhp) and a high performance version of the same engine for the Pacer, this tweaked version producing 162kW (218 bhp). The standard 4 litre 245 along with the 3.53 litre 215 (that had replaced the endearing Slant Six) were carried over, as was the 5.2 litre 318 Fireball V8, the latter being made available as an option on Regal models.Despite protagonists complaining (quite rightly) about the “H” layout of the floor mounted 3 speed manual gearbox in the previous two model Valiant’s, it would again be carried over to the VH. Why Chrysler stuck with this layout, which still came without a much needed reverse gear lockout, remains a mystery. Thankfully though the dual braking system introduced with the VE was included on all VH models with front disc brakes standard on almost all Valiant’s, the only exception being the low compression 215 engined “fleet specials”, these only making up some 3% of total Valiant production.Other new features introduced with the VH included a floor mounted handbrake lever on the right hand side of the driver’s seat, a steering column lock (designed to meet upcoming Australian design rules set for 1972), while the suspension was completely remodeled and tuned, as Chrysler put it, to the “power and aerodynamic qualities of the cars”. The system still used front torsion bars and semi-elliptic rear springs, but at least anti-roll bars were fitted to the Pacer, Regal 770 and all station wagon models. The tyre size increased to 140mm (replacing the previously used 127mm versions), and the fuel tank capacity was increased by 20 litres to a whopping 89 litres.All models featured better soundproofing, and along with the new body styles came new monikers, the medium-line Valiant being called the “Ranger” and the better equipped versions called the “Ranger XL”. The Rangers were identified by a grille featuring horizontal aluminium bars, rectangular headlights and the all-important centrally-placed Ranger ornament. The base Ranger model came standard with the 215 Hemi, while the 245 was available as an option.The Ranger XL was designed to fill the gap between the low end Valiant’s and the more up-market models. Apart from featuring the XL badge work, there were individual wheel trim rings under the hubcaps and mouldings framing the door windows. White side-wall tyres and chrome frames around the tail lights completed the package nicely. Inside the XL featured a more plush trim, retractable front seat belts, courtesy light switch gear to all doors and an illuminated boot. Engine choices consisted of the 245 or 265 Hemi engines, and power assisted front disc brakes were available as an option. The VH wagon was some 152mm longer again than the sedan iterations, making it the mammoth of the range, and the road.Ref: www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_chrysler_valiant_v... |
| 撮影日 | 2014-04-12 15:01:54 |
| 撮影者 | 70_musclecar_RT+6 |
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| カメラ | NIKON D90 , NIKON CORPORATION |
| 露出 | 0.004 sec (1/250) |
| 開放F値 | f/8.0 |
| 焦点距離 | 18 mm |