Valiant Pacer

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The Pacer model was built by Chrysler Australia Ltd and was first released in 1969 with the introduction of the VF model Valiant. It was Chrysler Australia's first sport sedan to be offered and was aimed at the performance market.

History:

Competition

XW Ford Falcon GT 351W for 1969

HT Holden Monaro GTS 350 for 1969

XW Ford Falcon GT 351C for 1970

HG Holden Monaro GTS 350 for 1970

XY Ford Falcon GT 351C for 1971

HQ Holden Monaro GTS 350 for 1971

Technical:

Platform

A-Body

Engines

1969 VF Pacer: 170HP (130kW) 225cid 2bbl slant six

1970 VG Pacer: 185HP (138kW) 245cid 2bbl Hemi six - E31 Track Pack includes competition engine, cylinder block and pistons .040" over standard, special camshaft, oil pan with windage tray

195HP (146kW) 245cid 4bbl Hemi six - E34 Track Pack: competition engine, cylinder block and pistons .040" over standard, special crankshaft and connecting rods, heavy duty con rod bearings, engine roll limiting bar

195HP (146kW) 245cid 4bbl Hemi six - E35 Track Pack: 3.76" standard bore cylinder block and pistons, special crankshaft, heavy duty crankshaft and con rod bearings, engine roll limiting bar

1971 VH Pacer: 218HP (162kW) 265cid 2bbl Hemi six

248HP (186kW) 265cid 6bbl Hemi six - E37 6 Pack engine, 3 twin choke Weber carbs, special con rods, pistons and crankshaft, heavy duty engine bearings

302HP (226kW) 265cid 6bbl Hemi six - E49 6 Pack engine, 308 degree duration cam, 10:1 compression ratio