Valiant CL Technical Specifications
Years of Manufacture:
1976 - 1978
Number Built: 36,676
Price at Introduction:
Valiant Sedan: $6309
Charger 770: $6948
Charger "Drifter": $7764
Le Baron: $8898
Regal SE: $11401
Panel Van: $5308
Panel Van (sports pack): $5663
Drifter: $ 6307
Models:
Valiant
Charger XL
Charger 770
Charger Drifer
Regal
Regal SE
Valiant Panel Van
Drifter Panel Van
Date(s) of Introduction:
To Identify:
New vertical grille
New nose cone and bonnet
New rear panels including boot lid,
lower panel and quarter panel
Body:
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Exterior
Dimensions:
Total Length:
Sedan: 195.9 inches (4976
mm)
Charger: 181.6 inches (4613
mm)
Wagon: 199.1 inches (5057
mm)
Utility: 196.4 inches (4989
mm)
Panel Van: 196.4 (4989
mm)
Total width: 74.2 inches (1885
mm)
Height at kerb weight
Sedan: 55.4 inches (1407 mm)
Charger: 54.1 (1374
mm)
Wagon: 55.5 inches (1410 mm)
Utility: 55.5 inches (1410
mm)
Panel Van: 65.6 (1666
mm)
Wheelbase
Sedan: 111 inches (2819 mm)
Charger: 105 (2667 mm)
Wagon: 111 inches (2819 mm)
Utility: 111 inches (2819
mm)
Panel Van: 111 inches (2819
mm)
Front Track:
58.32 inches (1481 mm)
Rear Track: 58.72 inches (1491
mm)
Kerb Weight:
Sedan: 3172 lb (1439 kg)
Wagon: 3430 lb (1556
kg)
Chrysler: 3089 lb (1401
kg)
Ute: 3045 lb (1381 kg)
Panel Van: 3164 lb (1435 kg)
Instruments:
Speedometer
Petrol gauge
Temperature gauge
Alternator gauge
Oil warning lamp
Transmission:
3 Speed Manual
1st: 2.95:1
2nd: 1.83:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.67:1
4 Speed Manual
1st: 3.32:1
2nd: 2.00:1
3rd: 1.43:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.00:1
A904 TorqueFlite Automatic
(V8)
Torque converter coupled to
3 speed epicyclic transmission,
stall ratio 2.20
1st: 2.45:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.20:1
TorqueFlite Automatic
(6)
Torque converter coupled to 3
speed epicyclic transmission
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Clutch:
9 1/2" Single-plate, dry disc,
diaphragm type spring driven
4 speed V8 fitted with 9" Twin-plate
Rear Axle Ratio:
Hemi 6: 2.92:1 or 3.23:1
318 V8: 2.92:1
Optional suregrip ratio's as above,
4 pinion assembly used on V8's
Hemi 245 LC and HC engine:
Capacity: 245 cubic inches (4.0 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright, "Hemi" head
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Carter downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 3.76 x 3.68 inches (95.504
x 93.472 mm)
Power: n/a
Torque: n/a
Compression Ratio
Valve Timing
Intake
opens: 24° BTC
closes: 52° ABC
duration: 256°
Exhaust
opens: 57° BBC
closes: 15° ATC
duration: 252°
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Radiator Capacity: 24 pints
Oil Pan
Without filter: 6.6 pints
With filter: 8.3 pints
Hemi 265 engine:
Capacity: 265 cubic inches (4.3 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright, "Hemi" head
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Carter 2 barrel downdraft
type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 3.91 x 3.68 inches (99.314
x 93.472 mm)
Power: n/a
Torque: n/a
Compression Ratio: 9.1:1
Valve Timing
Intake
opens: 24° BTC
closes: 52° ABC
duration: 256°
Exhaust
opens: 57° BBC
closes: 15° ATC
duration: 252°
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Radiator Capacity: 24 pints
Oil Pan
Without filter: 6.6 pints
With filter: 8.3 pints
318 V8:
Capacity: 318 cubic inches (5.2 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
OHV, 90° Vee, "wedge" head
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Carter two barrel downdraft
type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches
(99.314 x 84.074 mm)
Power: n/a
Torque: n/a
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Valve TimingIntake
opens: 10° BTC
closes: 50° ABC
duration: 240°
Exhaust
opens: 58° BBC
closes: 10° ATC
duration: 248°
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Radiator Capacity: 26 pints
Oil Pan
Without filter: 6.6 pints
With filter: 8.3 pints
Ignition and Electrical:
12 volt, 50 amp hr battery
40 amp Alternator
Exhaust:
Single tail-pipe, straight through resonance
type muffler
Suspension:
Front:
Independent by torsion bars
Unequal length control arms
Anti roll bar
All models except Regal SE
to April 1978: .88"
Regal SE and after April
1978: .937"
Telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers
Torsion bars .841" x 35.8"
Torsion bars .87" x 35.8" S14
option, utility and V8's fitted with
air-conditioning
Rear
Live axle by asymmetrical semi
elliptic leaf springs
Telescopic shock absorbers
Sedan: 4
leaves 55" x 2 1/2"
Regal: SE: 5 leaves 55" x
2 1/2"
Wagon: 5 leaves 55" x
2 1/2"
Utility: 7 leaves 55" x
2 1/2" dual rate
Steering:
Recirculating ball type, ratio 20:1
K16 option: 16:1
Power Steering
Recirculating ball
with integral power cylinders (co-axial)
Ratio:
15.7:1
Turns lock-to-lock: 3.5
Turning circle: 11.8 metres
Brakes:
Tandem/divided master cylinder
Front: 11
inch ventilated disc with single
piston, sliding head calliper
Rear
To April 1978: 9 " x 2" (228.6
mm) drums
From April 1978: 10 " x 2" (228.6
mm) drums
Booster: Girling FD50 standard all
models
Wheels (Steel disc with safety
rims):
Valiant, Ranger, Regal and Charger: 14" x
5.5" JJ
Charger 770 and W23 optioned cars: 14" x 6.5" JJ
Styled Wheel
W35 optioned cars:
14"
x 7.0" JJ Cast Aluminium Alloy
Tyres:
Sedan and Wagon:
185SR x 14 Radial Ply
Charger 770: 185SR x 14 Radial
Ply
V8 Wagon: 195SR x 14 Radial Ply
Regal SE: FR78S x 14 4-ply
W35's: FR78S x 14 4-ply
Utility: F78 x 14 4 ply
Fuel Tank
Sedan and Wagon: 17.0 gallons (64 litres)
Charger: 15 gallons (57 litres)
Utility and Panel Van: 16 gallons
(61 litres)
Also see:
Engine/Transmission
Combinations by Body Code
Body
Code
Body
Style
Model
Engine
Speeds
Transmission
CL1-M-41
Sedan
Valiant
Hemi 245
LC
3
Manual
CL2-M-41
Sedan
Valiant
Hemi 245 LC
3
TorqueFlite
automatic
CL3-M-41
Sedan
Valiant
Hemi 245
3
Manual
CL4-M-41
Sedan
Valiant
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL6-M-41
Sedan
Valiant
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
CL7-M-41
Sedan
Valiant
Hemi 265
3
Manual
CL8-M-41
Sedan
Valiant
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL2-H-41
Sedan
Regal
Hemi 245 LC
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL4-H-41
Sedan
Regal
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL6-H-41
Sedan
Regal
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
CL8-H-41
Sedan
Regal
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL6-P-41
Sedan
Regal SE
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
CL8-P-41
Sedan
Regal SE
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL3-H-29
Coupe
Charger 770
Hemi 245
3
Manual
CL4-H-29
Coupe
Charger 770
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL5-H-29
Coupe
Charger 770
V8 318
4
Manual
CL6-H-29
Coupe
Charger 770
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
CL7-H-29
Coupe
Charger 770
Hemi 265
3
Manual
CL8-H-29
Coupe
Charger 770
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL1-M-45
Wagon
Valiant
Hemi 245 LC
3
Manual
CL2-M-45
Wagon
Valiant
Hemi 245 LC
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL3-M-45
Wagon
Valiant
Hemi 245
3
Manual
CL4-M-45
Wagon
Valiant
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL6-M-45
Wagon
Valiant
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
CL7-M-45
Wagon
Valiant
Hemi 265
3
Manual
CL8-M-45
Wagon
Valiant
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL6-H-45
Wagon
Regal
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
CL1-M-27
Utility
Valiant
Hemi 245 LC
3
Manual
CL2-M-27
Utility
Valiant
Hemi 245 LC
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL3-M-27
Utility
Valiant
Hemi 245
3
Manual
CL4-M-27
Utility
Valiant
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL5-M-27
Utility
Valiant
V8 318
4
Manual
CL6-M-27
Utility
Valiant
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
CL7-M-27
Sedan
Valiant
Hemi 265
3
Manual
CL8-M-27
Sedan
Valiant
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL1-M-28
Panel Van
Valiant
Hemi 245 LC
3
Manual
CL2-M-28
Panel Van
Valiant
Hemi 245 LC
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL3-M-28
Panel Van
Valiant
Hemi 245
3
Manual
CL4-M-28
Panel Van
Valiant
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CL5-M-28
Panel Van
Valiant
V8 318
4
Manual
CL6-M-28
Panel Van
Valiant
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
CL7-M-28
Panel Van
Valiant
Hemi 265
3
Manual
CL8-M-28
Panel Van
Valiant
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
Note: If a 4 speed manual
gearbox was optioned, the body code
remained the same as for a 3 speed,
however V8's were not available with
a 3 speed
Note 2: Charger XL (body code CL6-M-29
were available only as K16 Police Pursuit
Specials as 318 V8 automatics.
Note 3: 6 cylinder Regal wagons were
available as an option pack A38 on
a Valiant wagon CL*-M-45; 245 HC and
265 engines only
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