Internally slated as the VL, this Charger was renamed CL at the last minute to match Chrysler's new corporate naming across the range.
Median 139 hp across 79 similar cars
Lead trim: Charger 770 CL Drifter 5.2 V8 4-speed · up to 203 hp
Chrysler Valiant Charger1976–1978
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FactInternally slated as the VL, this Charger was renamed CL at the last minute to match Chrysler's new corporate naming across the range.
The CL Charger was introduced in late October 1976 as the last Charger made in Australia, with new front bodywork; it was expected to be designated VL but Chrysler renamed it CL to reflect the corporate Chrysler name now applied across its Australian range. The Charger XL was deleted (except for police duties), so only the Charger 770 was sold to the public. Late in its life Chrysler introduced the Drifter Pack option (A34 in Spinnaker White; A49 in Impact Orange, Sundance Yellow or Harvest Gold), a cosmetic option inspired by the Chrysler Drifter panel van, available with the 4.3 L (262 cu in) or 5.2 L (317 cu in) engines and only a 4-speed manual. Charger production ceased on 16 August 1978; in the VH era the car had run to 80% of Valiant production, and the CL was the end of the line.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger 770 CL Drifter 4.3 six 4-speed | 1976–1978 | 4.3 L | 203 hp | 262 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| Charger 770 CL Drifter 5.2 V8 4-speed | 1976–1978 | 5.2 L V8 | 148 hp | 254 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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