Chrysler in Australia: the Valiant Pacer
The Pacer got new power in 1970. Its new, Australian engine used hemispherical ("hemi") heads in a 245 cubic inch in-line six, a two-barrel carburetor, and a higher lift cam. The Pacer, with a four-barrel carb, could do the quarter mile in under 16 seconds. A 1972 VH Pacer Sedan, with a manual 265 two barrel, originally sold for $3235.
Australian Hemi Six Engines: 215, 245, 265
The engine, produced in 215, 245, and 265 cubic inch versions, took amazingly well to increased carburetion. Equipped with that six, the 1970 Valiant VG could run the quarter mile in 16.4 seconds; the Pacer, with a four-barrel carb, could do it in under 16.
Chrysler Valiant - Wikipedia
In mid 1969, Chrysler released a fast four-door named Valiant Pacer. A low-cost, high-power version of the bread-and-butter Valiant sedan, the Pacer featured a high-performance six-cylinder engine and three-speed manual gearbox with floor shifter.
Valiant VG Technical Specifications - Unique Cars And Parts
Hemi 245 "Pacer" 2 barrel (E31) and "Pacer" 4 barrel (E34) engine: Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.1 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
Chrysler Valiant Pacers - Australian Muscle Car Sales
ONE OWNER super hard to find 1970 VG Valiant Pacer Coupe in stunning oh so Aussie, Bondi Bleach White. Lift that big bonnet and you've got to admire the great use of colours that Chrysler employed to show off their brilliant Hemi 245 engine.
Chrysler in Australia - Valiants, Chargers, Pacers, and more
Valiant Pacer: presaging the Charger. In mid-1969, Chrysler brought out the sporty Valiant Pacer, powered by a high-performance slant six, beefed up suspension, floor-mounted four-speed, snarly exhaust, and built-in tachometer. The Valiant Pacer used a red and black grille with special body stripes, decals, colors, and faux-alloy wheels to ...
Family-heirloom EFI Hemi six-powered VG Pacer - Street Machine
Dec 7, 2023 · The Valiant Pacer doesn’t get the respect it deserves among Australian muscle cars. Based on the 1969 VF sedan, Chrysler Australia’s first performance car had a high-compression version of the venerable 225ci slant-six that put …
Chrysler VG Valiant Pacer Hardtop (1970-71): Buyers’ Guide
Jan 25, 2016 · The basic engine became a 4.0-litre, 245 cubic inch ‘six’ with a two-barrel (or 2bbl) carburettor and 138kW. Three-speed transmission was standard (with automatic optional) but four doors weren’t. The Pacer was now available with the two-door, US-sourced Hardtop body that had done very well as part of the VF Valiant series.
Six Appeal:VG Valiant Hemi Pacer - Shannons Club
May 25, 2013 · With a cubic capacity of 245 cid (4.0 litres), the new six also featured a robust seven-bearing crankshaft and the latest in thin-wall casting techniques which made it 18 kgs lighter than the old 225 cid slant six it replaced.
General VH Pacer Information - Valiant Pacers
General VH Pacer Information. In 1971, Chrysler Australia produced the first 'All Australian' Valiant with the VH series. Included in the range was the VH Valiant Pacer, which came equipped with a high performance 'hemi 265' engine.