The VH was the first Valiant Chrysler Australia engineered entirely in-house, Charger included, ending reliance on Detroit.
Lead trim: VH Ranger Hemi-6 215 low compression · up to 230 hp
Chrysler Valiant VH1971–1973
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FactThe VH was the first Valiant Chrysler Australia engineered entirely in-house, Charger included, ending reliance on Detroit.
Chrysler released the VH Valiant range in June 1971 (Chrysler Australia developed the entire lineup locally from the VH on, including the Charger). It started with the new entry-level Valiant Ranger, and ran through the Ranger XL, Pacer, Regal and Regal 770; the basic Hemi-6 245 ci engine carried over from the VG as standard for the Ranger XL and Regal, a new 265 cu in (4.3 L) version with 203 bhp was standard for the Regal 770, the Fireball 318 V8 was still an option but only on the Regal 770 sedan, and the basic Ranger sedan had a new low-compression Hemi-6 215 ci engine that ran on standard-grade petrol. Unlike the VG, the Pacer was now available only as a four-door sedan (catalogued separately), and the Charger won Wheels' 1971 Car of the Year. The long-wheelbase Chrysler by Chrysler (CH; 115 in wheelbase, 197 in long, October 1971, with a two-door Chrysler Hardtop) is not entered here.
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Trims & Figures
4 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VH Hemi-6 245 | 1971–1973 | 4.0 L | 165 hp | 235 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| VH Ranger Hemi-6 215 low compression | 1971–1973 | — | 104 hp | 270 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| VH Regal 770 Fireball 318 V8 | 1971–1973 | 5.2 L V8 | 230 hp | 340 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| VH Regal 770 Hemi-6 265 (203 bhp) | 1971–1973 | 4.3 L | 203 hp | 262 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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Photographs
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