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Plymouth Valiant

Valiant
Vehicle Model

A car produced by Plymouth.

Page Sections Photographs Documents 1965 Specifications

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Photographs

	1960 Gasser Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden February 2010 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature View photo of 1960 Plymouth Valiant Gasser Model - 3,453KB
	1960 Gasser Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden February 2010 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature View photo of 1960 Plymouth Valiant Gasser Model - 3,404KB
	1960 Gasser Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden February 2010 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature View photo of 1960 Plymouth Valiant Gasser Model - 3,552KB
	Built by Frank LuQue Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet March 14, 2010 View photo of Plymouth Valiant Model - 3,344KB
	Built by Frank LuQue Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet March 14, 2010 View photo of Plymouth Valiant Model - 3,238KB
	Built by Frank LuQue Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet March 14, 2010 View photo of Plymouth Valiant Model - 3,126KB
	100 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 17, 2008 View photo of Plymouth Valiant 100 - 6,193KB
	100 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 17, 2008 View photo of Plymouth Valiant 100 - 3,979KB
	100 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 17, 2008 View photo of Plymouth Valiant 100 - 3,705KB
	100 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 17, 2008 View photo of Plymouth Valiant 100 - 4,165KB
	100 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 17, 2008 View photo of Plymouth Valiant 100 - 3,256KB
	100 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 17, 2008 View photo of Plymouth Valiant 100 - 3,207KB
	100 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 17, 2008 View photo of Plymouth Valiant 100 - 3,431KB
	100 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 17, 2008 View photo of Plymouth Valiant 100 - 4,822KB
	100 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 17, 2008 View photo of Plymouth Valiant 100 - 3,106KB
	1966 200 Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night:  June 7, 2010 View photo of 1966 Plymouth Valiant 200 - 4,090KB
	1966 200 Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night:  June 7, 2010 View photo of 1966 Plymouth Valiant 200 - 4,223KB
	1966 200 Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night:  June 7, 2010 View photo of 1966 Plymouth Valiant 200 - 3,639KB
	1966 200 Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night:  June 7, 2010 View photo of 1966 Plymouth Valiant 200 - 4,510KB
	1966 200 Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night:  June 7, 2010 View photo of 1966 Plymouth Valiant 200 - 4,354KB
	1966 200 Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night:  June 7, 2010 View photo of 1966 Plymouth Valiant 200 - 4,284KB
	1966 Signet 200 Photo ©2011 Bill Crittenden April 2011 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature View photo of 1966 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200 Model - 2,026KB
	1966 Signet 200 Photo ©2011 Bill Crittenden April 2011 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature View photo of 1966 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200 Model - 2,984KB
	1966 Signet 200 Photo ©2011 Bill Crittenden April 2011 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature View photo of 1966 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200 Model - 2,136KB
	Signet Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of Plymouth Valiant Signet - 3,876KB
	Signet Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of Plymouth Valiant Signet - 2,695KB
	Signet Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of Plymouth Valiant Signet - 3,033KB
	Signet Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of Plymouth Valiant Signet - 3,971KB
	Signet Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of Plymouth Valiant Signet - 2,588KB
	Signet Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of Plymouth Valiant Signet - 3,588KB
	Signet Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of Plymouth Valiant Signet - 3,157KB
	Signet Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of Plymouth Valiant Signet, 3,296KB
	1971 Scamp Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Pop's Productions Father's Day Car Show and Swap June 21, 2009 View photo of 1971 Plymouth Valiant Scamp - 3,743KB
	1971 Scamp Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Pop's Productions Father's Day Car Show and Swap June 21, 2009 View photo of 1971 Plymouth Valiant Scamp - 2,956KB
	1971 Scamp Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Pop's Productions Father's Day Car Show and Swap June 21, 2009 View photo of 1971 Plymouth Valiant Scamp - 3,722KB
	1971 Scamp Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Pop's Productions Father's Day Car Show and Swap June 21, 2009 View photo of 1971 Plymouth Valiant Scamp - 3,957KB
	1971 Scamp Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Pop's Productions Father's Day Car Show and Swap June 21, 2009 View photo of 1971 Plymouth Valiant Scamp - 3,565KB

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Documents

Date	Document Name & Details	Documents
12 October 1966	NHTSA Recall 66V008001 1966-1967 Dodge Dart, 1966-1967 Plymouth Valiant WHEELS National Highway Traffic Safety Administration	Recall Page - 1 page
12 October 1966	NHTSA Recall 66V008002 1967 Dodge Dart, 1967 Plymouth Valiant LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH National Highway Traffic Safety Administration	Recall Page - 1 page
12 October 1966	NHTSA Recall 66V009002 1967 Dodge Dart, 1967 Plymouth Valiant SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST National Highway Traffic Safety Administration	Recall Page - 1 page
12 October 1966	NHTSA Recall 66V009003 1967 Dodge Dart, 1967 Plymouth Valiant SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER National Highway Traffic Safety Administration	Recall Page - 1 page
8 January 1967	NHTSA Recall 67V009002 1967 Chrysler, 1967 Chrysler Imperial, 1967 Dodge Dart, 1967 Plymouth Barracuda, 1967 Plymouth Valiant SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER National Highway Traffic Safety Administration	Recall Page - 1 page

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1965 Specifications

	200 6
Exterior Dimensions
Length	188"
Width	70"
Height	54" w/5-passenger load*
Wheelbase	106"
Engine
Type	I6
Displacement	170 cu. in.
Bore & Stroke	3.40" x 3.12"
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Valvetrain	Overhead Valve (OHV)
Horsepower (Advertised)	101hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque (Advertised)	155 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
Transmission & Final Drive
Axle Ratio	3.23
Engine Revolutions Per Mile (High Gear)	2735
Piston Travel Per Mile (High Gear)	1415'
Suspension & Steering
Turning Circle, Wall-to-Wall	39'
Steering Factor	1.31 manual, 0.86 power
Ground Clearance	7.1" no load 5.0" w/5-passenger load*
Brakes, Wheels & Tires
Tires	6.50x13in.
Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight	2775 lbs.
Weight Distribution	45% rear
Rated Tire Capacity (4-tire capacity minus curb weight)	585 lbs.
Performance
0-60 mph	18.0 seconds*
45-65 mph	11.0 seconds*
Quarter Mile	20.5 seconds*
30-40 mph on 9% grade	6.0 seconds*
30-50 mph on 9% grade	19.0 seconds*
Maximum Speed on 9% grade	58mph*
Economy
At 30mph	28.0 mpg*
At 40mph	25.5 mpg*
At 50mph	22.5 mpg*
At 60mph	19.0 mpg*
Consumer Reports Simulated Traffic Test	15.5 mpg*
Oil Consumption (after break-in)	None*

*=As tested by Consumer Reports, tests rounded to nearest ½ second or ½ mile.

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