Valiant VJ/CJ Technical Specifications
Years of Manufacture:
1973 - 1975
Number Built: 90,865
Price at Introduction:
215 Valiant Sedan: $2849
245 Regal Sedan: $3600
Chrysler: $4925
Charger 215: $2970
Charger 770: $3995
Regal Hardtop: $3765
Dodge Ute: $2565
Valiant Ute: $2640
Models:
Valiant Sedan
Ranger Sedan
Ranger Wagon
Regal Hardtop
Charger
Regal Sedan
Regal Wagon
Chrysler Sedan
Dodge Utility
Valiant Utility
Date(s) of Introduction:
To Identify:
New grille with pillar effect
178mm round headlights
Improved trim and larger range of colours
Body:
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Exterior
Dimensions:
Total Length:
Sedan: 192.8 inches (4897
mm)
Hardtop: 199.8 inches (5075
mm)
Charger: 179.6 inches (4562
mm)
Wagon: 197.3 inches (5011
mm)
Utility: 194.3 inches (4935
mm)
Chrysler Sedan: 196.7 (4996
mm)
Chrysler Hardtop: 196.7 (4996
mm)
Total width: 74.2 inches (1885
mm)
Height at kerb weight
Sedan: 55.9 inches (1420 mm)
Hardtop: 55.2 inches (1402
mm)
Charger: 54.5 (1384
mm)
Wagon: 58.2 inches (1478 mm)
Utility: 56.6 inches (1438
mm)
Chrysler Sedan: 56.2 (1427
mm)
Wheelbase
Sedan: 111 inches (2819 mm)
Hardtop: 115 inches (2921 mm)
Charger: 105 (2667 mm)
Wagon: 111 inches (2819 mm)
Utility: 111 inches (2819
mm)
Chrysler Sedan: 115 (2921
mm)
Front Track:
58.32 inches (1481 mm)
Rear Track: 58.72 inches (1491
mm)
Kerb Weight:
Hemi 6
Sedan: 3090 lb (1402 kg)
Wagon: 3310 lb (1501
kg)
Chrysler: 3370 lb (1529
kg)
Hardtop: 3120 lb (1415 kg)
Ute: 3035 lb (1377 kg)
Charger: 2970 lb (1347 kg)
V8
Sedan: 3350 lb (1520 kg)
Wagon: 3510 lb (1592 kg)
Chrysler: 3570 lb (1619 kg)
Hardtop: 3335 lb (1513 kg)
Charger 340: 3230 lb (1465 kg)
Charger 360: 3250 lb (1474 kg)
Add 50 lb (23 kg) for Regal
Add 40 lb (18 kg) for power steering
Add 100 lb (45 kg) for air-conditioning
V8 340 and 360 were fitted with the
A727 Torqueflite rather than the smaller
and lighter A904
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 (1973)
1st: 2.82:1
2nd: 1.84:1
3rd: 1.32:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.56:1
4 Speed Manual (1974 onward)
1st: 3.32:1
2nd: 2.00:1
3rd: 1.43:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.00:1
A904/727 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 "C" or "D" Automatic
(6)
Torque converter coupled to 3
speed epicyclic transmission,
stall ratio 2.20
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
Note: Six Pack E48 and E49 fitted
with 9" twin-plate
Rear Axle Ratio:
Hemi 215: 3.23:1 optional 3.70:1
Hemi 245, 265 and 318 V8: 2.92:1
340 V8: 2.92:1 (4 pinion assembly)
360 V8: 2.77:1 (4 pinion assembly)
E48 and E49: Suregrip 3.27:1
(model 88 heavy duty differential)
Optional suregrip for 6 cylinder
cars 3.23:1
Optional suregrip for 215 Hemi: 3.70:1
Hemi 215 engine:
Capacity: 215 cubic inches (3.5 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: 3.52 x 3.68 inches
(89.408 x 93.472 mm)
Power: 140 bhp (104 kW) at 4400rpm
Torque: 200 lb-ft (271 Nm) at 1800rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Valve Timing
Intake
opens: 12° BTC
closes: 56° ABC
duration: 248°
Exhaust
opens: 54° BBC
closes: 10° ATC
duration: 244°
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 245 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: 165 bhp (123 kW) at 4400 rpm
Torque: 235 lb-ft (319 Nm) at 1800
rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Valve Timing
Intake
opens: 12° BTC
closes: 56° ABC
duration: 248°
Exhaust
opens: 54° BBC
closes: 10° ATC
duration: 244°
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: 203 bhp (151 kW) at 4800 rpm
Torque: 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) at 3000
rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Valve Timing
Intake
opens: 15° BTC
closes: 61° 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 E48 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: 3 x 2 barrel side-draft
type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 3.91 x 3.68 inches
(99.314 x 93.472 mm)
Power: 270 bhp (201 kW) at 5000 rpm
Torque: 318 lb-ft (431 Nm) at 3700
rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Valve Timing
Intake
opens: 15° BTC
closes: 61° 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 E49 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: 3 x 2 barrel 45 DCOE Weber
side-draft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 3.91 x 3.68 inches
(99.314 x 93.472 mm)
Power: 302 bhp (225 kW) at 5600 rpm
Torque: 325 lb-ft (441 Nm) at 4100
rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Valve Timing
Intake
opens: 40° BTC
closes: 88° ABC
duration: 308°
Exhaust
opens: 80° BBC
closes: 48° ATC
duration: 308°
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Radiator Capacity: 24 pints
Oil Pan
Without filter: 6.6 pints
With filter: 8.3 pints
Other modifications included
Shot-penned larger section con-rods
increased piston-skirt-to-bore
clearance
Fully floating pistin pin
Molybdenum fitted top and intermediate
piston rings
Shot-peened crankshaft
Shot-penned valve springs
Tri-metal big end bearings
Windage tray
Large vibration dampers
Aluminium intake manifold
Unsilenced air filters
Dual outlet tuned-length extractors
Finned cast alloy rocker cover
Dual plate clutch
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: 230 bhp (172 kW) at 4400 rpm
Torque: 340 lb-ft (461 Nm) at 2400
rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Valve Timing
Intake
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
360 V8:
Capacity: 360 cubic inches (5.9 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: Holley two barrel downdraft
type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.58 inches
(101.6 x 90.932 mm)
Power: 255 bhp (190 kW) at 4400 rpm
Torque: 360 lb-ft (488 Nm) at 2400
rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Valve TimingIntake
opens: 16° BTC
closes: 56° ABC
duration: 252°
Exhaust
opens: 60° BBC
closes: 16° ATC
duration: 256°
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
340 E55 V8:
Capacity: 340 cubic inches
(5.6 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: Single 4-barrel
downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 4.04 x 3.31
inches (102.616 x 84.074 mm)
Power: 275 bhp (205 kW) at 5000rpm
Torque: 340 lb-ft (461 Nm) at
3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Valve TimingIntake
opens: 22 ° BTC
closes: 66° ABC
duration: 268°
Exhaust
opens: 74 ° BBC
closes: 22 ° ATC
duration: 276°
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, 45 amp hr battery
35 amp Alternator
Exhaust:
Single tail-pipe, straight through resonance
type muffler
Suspension:
Front:
Independent by torsion bars
Unequal length control arms
Anti roll bar .88" for wagons,
Regal, Charger 770, Chrysler
Telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers
Torsion bars .85" 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, Hardtop and Chrysler: 4
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
R/T with A84 or A87 option: 16:1
Power Steering
Recirculating ball
with integral power cylinders (co-axial)
Ratio:
15.7:1
Turns lock-to-lock: 4.0
Brakes:
Tandem/divided master cylinder
Front
All models (except Hemi 215): 11
inch ventilated disc with single
piston, sliding head calliper
Hemi 215: 9 inch x 2 1/2 drum with
optional disc brakes as above
Rear: 9 inch x 2" (228.6 mm) drums
Booster: Girling FD50 standard on Regal,
Chrysler and Charger 770.
Optional on all other models fitted with
disc brakes. Booster becomes standard
equipment during VJ production run
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:
Valiant, Ranger, Regal:
6.95 x 14 4-ply
Charger 770:
185SR x 14 Radial Ply
Wagon: 7.35L x 14 4-ply
Chrysler:
F78S x 14 4-ply
W35's: E70HR x 14 Radial Ply
Utility: F78 x 14 4 ply
Fuel Tank
Sedan and Wagon: 19.0 gallons (72 litres)
Charger: 17.5 gallons (66 litres)
Utility: 19.5 gallons (74 litres)
Also see:
Engine/Transmission
Combinations by Body Code
Body
Code
Body
Style
Model
Engine
Speeds
Transmission
VJ1-L-41
Sedan
Valiant
Hemi 215
3
Manual
VJ2-L-41
Sedan
Valiant
Hemi 215
3
TorqueFlite
automatic
VJ1-M-41
Sedan
Ranger
Hemi 215
3
Manual
VJ2-M-41
Sedan
Ranger
Hemi 215
3
TorqueFlite
automatic
VJ3-M-41
Sedan
Ranger
Hemi 245
3
Manual
VJ4-M-41
Sedan
Ranger
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ6-M-41
Sedan
Ranger
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
VJ7-M-41
Sedan
Ranger
Hemi 265
3
Manual
VJ8-M-41
Sedan
Ranger
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ3-H-41
Sedan
Regal
Hemi 245
3
Manual
VJ4-H-41
Sedan
Regal
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ6-H-41
Sedan
Regal
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
VJ7-H-41
Sedan
Regal
Hemi 265
3
Manual
VJ8-H-41
Sedan
Regal
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ1-M-29
Coupe
Charger
Hemi 215
3
Manual
VJ2-M-29
Coupe
Charger
Hemi 215
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ3-M-29
Coupe
Charger
Hemi 245
3
Manual
VJ4-M-29
Coupe
Charger
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ7-M-29
Coupe
Charger
Hemi 265
3
Manual
VJ8-M-29
Coupe
Charger
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ3-D-29
Coupe
Charger XL
Hemi 245
3
Manual
VJ4-D-29
Coupe
Charger XL
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ6-D-29
Coupe
Charger XL
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
VJ7-D-29
Coupe
Charger XL
Hemi 265
3
Manual
VJ8-D-29
Coupe
Charger XL
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ6-H-29
Coupe
Charger 770
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
VJ7-H-29
Coupe
Charger 770
Hemi 265
4
Manual
VJ8-H-29
Coupe
Charger 770
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ1-M-45
Wagon
Ranger
Hemi 215
3
Manual
VJ2-M-45
Wagon
Ranger
Hemi 215
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ3-M-45
Wagon
Ranger
Hemi 245
3
Manual
VJ4-M-45
Wagon
Ranger
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ6-M-45
Wagon
Ranger
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
VJ7-M-45
Wagon
Ranger
Hemi 265
3
Manual
VJ8-M-45
Wagon
Ranger
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ3-H-45
Wagon
Regal
Hemi 245
3
Manual
VJ4-H-45
Wagon
Regal
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ6-H-45
Wagon
Regal
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
VJ7-H-45
Wagon
Regal
Hemi 265
3
Manual
VJ8-H-45
Wagon
Regal
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ1-E-22
Utility
Dodge
Hemi 215
3
Manual
VJ2-E-22
Utility
Dodge
Hemi 215
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ3-E-22
Utility
Dodge
Hemi 245
3
Manual
VJ4-E-22
Utility
Dodge
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ7-E-22
Utility
Dodge
Hemi 265
3
Manual
VJ8-E-22
Utility
Dodge
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ1-L-22
Utility
Valiant
Hemi 215
3
Manual
VJ2-L-22
Utility
Valiant
Hemi 215
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ3-L-22
Utility
Valiant
Hemi 245
3
Manual
VJ4-L-22
Utility
Valiant
Hemi 245
3
TorqueFlite automatic
VJ6-L-22
Utility
Valiant
V8 318
3
TorqueFlite A904 automatic
VJ7-L-22
Utility
Valiant
Hemi 265
3
Manual
VJ8-L-22
Utility
Valiant
Hemi 265
3
TorqueFlite automatic
CJ6-P-41
Sedan
Chrysler
V8 360
3
TorqueFlite A727 automatic
CJ8-P-41
Sedan
Chrysler
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
Note 2: If a 340V8/A727 was optioned,
the body code remained the same as
for a 318V8/A904 (ie: VH6-H-29, only
as Charger 770 SE 340, E55)
Note 3: The V8 360 replaced the V8
340 as the top engine option on the
Charger 770 in 1974
19,850 EUR
Dealer
Classic Cars
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