Only 1,647 were built, yet this Pacer's 15.9-second quarter mile stood as the fastest six-cylinder four-door sedan record in Australia for 17 years.
Median 94 hp across 187 similar cars
Lead trim: Pacer VH Hemi-6 265 (218 bhp)
Chrysler Valiant Pacer VH1971–1973
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FactOnly 1,647 were built, yet this Pacer's 15.9-second quarter mile stood as the fastest six-cylinder four-door sedan record in Australia for 17 years.
The VH Valiant Pacer (now only a four-door sedan) had vivid paint colours, optional bonnet blackouts and striping and a higher-performance version of the 265 ci Hemi-6 producing 218 bhp at 4,800 rpm and 273 lb·ft at 3,000 rpm; it could run the quarter-mile in 15.9 seconds, reached 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and had a top speed of 185 km/h. At its release it set the record as the fastest mass-produced four-door six-cylinder sedan made in Australia, a record that stood for 17 years, with only 1,647 built, and the same year saw the introduction of the Valiant Charger, which took over the performance image.
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer VH Hemi-6 265 (218 bhp) | 1971–1973 | 4.3 L Inline-6 | 218 hp | 273 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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Rivals
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