1973 Chrysler Valiant Regal Safari specifications

1973 Chrysler Valiant Regal Safari data
Applicable to the South African domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1481 mm 58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1492 mm 58.7 inches
Length 5039 mm 198.4 inches
Width 1885 mm 74.2 inches
Height 1407 mm 55.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 82 litres 18 [21.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.7 litre
3687 cc
(224.995 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86.4 × 104.8 mm
3.4 × 4.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE gross)
172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE gross)
297 Nm (219 ft·lb) (30.3 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(SAE gross)
34.4 kW/litre
46.7 ps/litre
46.1 bhp/litre
0.76 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE gross)
80.55 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1012.3 kPa (146.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 614.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 5.300
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½J x 14
Wheel size rear 5½J x 14
Tyres front 7.35 x 14
Tyres rear 7.35 x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 280 mm
Rear brake diameter 228 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID246400
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Chrysler Valiant Regal Safari added 2011-06-07.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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