7. 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger VH
The Chrysler Motor Company also wanted to participate in the Australian muscle car class. So, in 1971, they introduced the Valiant Charger. They based it on the regular Valiant platform, but they gave it a sporty new two-door body. The Chrysler Valiant Charger got its name from its American cousin, the Dodge Charger. To be able to keep up with the mighty Falcon GTs, Monaros and Toranas, the Valiant Charger came with several performance engines.
The first was a hot version of Chrysler’s six-cylinder engine that featured new cylinder heads and better intake systems. In the R/T version, the 4.3-liter six delivered over 240 HP, but the most powerful version was the Charger 770 SE E55. Under the hood was Mopar’s well-known 340 V8 with 285 HP and a three-speed automatic. This engine was commonly installed in the Dodge Challenger and the Plymouth Barracuda in America.