1960 Chrysler (Plymouth) Valiant

The American Plymouth Valiant appeared in October 1959 as a 1960 model, intended as a competitor for the smaller car market, which was then being met by imports from Europe.  Among other things the Valiant featured an all-new 6-cylinder engine, the famous Slant-6, which had its inline cylinders canted 30° to one side. 

After local evaluation in Australia, production started in 1961 of the R series Chrysler Valiant, which appeared in January 1962, and the Chrysler Valiant remained a popular model in A/NZ from then until production ended in 1981 (the last year under Mitsubishi).

 

First generation production: 1960–1962
4-door 3-seat wagon (1960–61)
4-door 2-seat wagon (1960–62)
2-door coupe (1961–62) 

Engine: 170 cu in (2.8 L) LG Slant-6 I6
225 cu in (3.7 L) RG Slant-6 I6 

Transmission: 3-speed manual
3-speed Torqueflite automatic 

Wheelbase: 106.5 in (2,710 mm) 

Length: 183.7 in (4,670 mm) 

Width: 70.4 in (1,790 mm) 

Height: 53.3 in (1,350 mm) 

Curb weight: 2,750 lb (1,250 kg)