Chrysler VIP
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The Chrysler VIP is an automobile which was produced by Chrysler Australia
from 1969 to 1971. It is an extended wheelbase, luxury variant of the Australia
n developed Chrysler Valiant
.
had used the VIP name on the Chrysler Valiant V.I.P.,
introduced in 1967 as the top model in its VE Valiant series. The Valiant V.I.P. was offered in both 4 door sedan and 5 door Safari station wagon body styles and was fitted with a 272 cu in (4.5 l) V8 engine
.
’s lineup between the Chrysler Valiant
and the Dodge Phoenix and it would compete directly against two other Australian designed luxury vehicles, the Ford Fairlane
and the Holden Brougham
. Although based on the VF series Chrysler Valiant, the VIP had a wheelbase which was 100mm longer at 2850mm. It was also bigger, more expensive and more luxurious than the older model. Visual differences when compared to the VF Valiant sedan included four headlights rather than two, different rear lights, a unique rear window and a heavily padded vinyl roof. Unlike its predecessor, the VF VIP was available only as a 4 door sedan.
The VIP was offered with the buyer's choice of a 225 cu in (3.7 l) Slant-6 or a 318 cu in (5.2 l) “Fireball” LA-series V8
engine. Chrysler's Torqueflite
3-speed automatic transmission was standard equpment with either engine. Coaxial power steering and front disc brakes were optional with the six and standard with the V8.
as standard equipment.
in November 1971.
Chrysler Australia
Chrysler Australia is the importer of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles for sale in the Australian marketplace. However, there had previously been a "Chrysler Australia Ltd" which had operated as a vehicle manufacturer in Australia from 1951 until 1980....
from 1969 to 1971. It is an extended wheelbase, luxury variant of the Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n developed Chrysler Valiant
Chrysler Valiant
The Chrysler Valiant is a passenger car which was introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1962 with production ceasing in 1981. Initially a rebadged locally assembled Plymouth Valiant from the U.S., the Valiant range was sold throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as South Africa...
.
Chrysler VE Valiant V.I.P.
Prior to the introduction of the Chrysler VIP, Chrysler AustraliaChrysler Australia
Chrysler Australia is the importer of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles for sale in the Australian marketplace. However, there had previously been a "Chrysler Australia Ltd" which had operated as a vehicle manufacturer in Australia from 1951 until 1980....
had used the VIP name on the Chrysler Valiant V.I.P.,
introduced in 1967 as the top model in its VE Valiant series. The Valiant V.I.P. was offered in both 4 door sedan and 5 door Safari station wagon body styles and was fitted with a 272 cu in (4.5 l) V8 engine
V8 engine
A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft....
.
Chrysler VF VIP
The VF series Chrysler VIP was introduced in May 1969 and was marketed as the “VIP by Chrysler”, without the Valiant name. It was intended to fill a gap in Chrysler AustraliaChrysler Australia
Chrysler Australia is the importer of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles for sale in the Australian marketplace. However, there had previously been a "Chrysler Australia Ltd" which had operated as a vehicle manufacturer in Australia from 1951 until 1980....
’s lineup between the Chrysler Valiant
Chrysler Valiant
The Chrysler Valiant is a passenger car which was introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1962 with production ceasing in 1981. Initially a rebadged locally assembled Plymouth Valiant from the U.S., the Valiant range was sold throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as South Africa...
and the Dodge Phoenix and it would compete directly against two other Australian designed luxury vehicles, the Ford Fairlane
Ford Fairlane (Australia)
The Ford Fairlane and LTD are full-size luxury vehicles that were produced in a series of models by Ford Australia between 1959 and 2007....
and the Holden Brougham
Holden Brougham
The Holden Brougham is a large, luxury automobile which was produced by General Motors–Holden's in Australia between July 1968 and 1971.It was based on the mainstream Holden Premier of the same years, but with a lengthened rear body. The boot was simply extended by rather than increasing the ...
. Although based on the VF series Chrysler Valiant, the VIP had a wheelbase which was 100mm longer at 2850mm. It was also bigger, more expensive and more luxurious than the older model. Visual differences when compared to the VF Valiant sedan included four headlights rather than two, different rear lights, a unique rear window and a heavily padded vinyl roof. Unlike its predecessor, the VF VIP was available only as a 4 door sedan.
The VIP was offered with the buyer's choice of a 225 cu in (3.7 l) Slant-6 or a 318 cu in (5.2 l) “Fireball” LA-series V8
Chrysler LA engine
The LA engines are a family of pushrod OHV 90° V-block gasoline engines built by Chrysler Corporation and factory-installed in passenger vehicles, trucks and vans, commercial vehicles, marine and industrial applications from 1964 through 2003...
engine. Chrysler's Torqueflite
TorqueFlite
TorqueFlite is the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporation's automatic transmissions, starting with the three-speed unit introduced late in the 1956 model year as a successor to Chrysler's two-speed PowerFlite...
3-speed automatic transmission was standard equpment with either engine. Coaxial power steering and front disc brakes were optional with the six and standard with the V8.
Chrysler VG VIP
A facelifted VG series Chrysler VIP was introduced in 1970, replacing the VF model. A 245 cu in (4 l) Hemi-6 replaced the 225 cu in (3.7 l) Slant-6 and the 318 cu in (5.2 l) “Fireball” V8 remained an option. The VG VIP was the first Australian made car to be fitted with air conditioningAir conditioning
An air conditioner is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle...
as standard equipment.
Replacement
The VG series Chrysler VIP was replaced by the Chrysler by ChryslerChrysler by Chrysler
The Chrysler by Chrysler is a luxury automobile which was produced by Chrysler Australia from 1971 to 1976.-CH Series:The original CH Series Chrysler by Chrysler was introduced in November 1971 replacing the Chrysler VIP as Chrysler’s competitor to the Ford Fairlane and the Statesman in the...
in November 1971.