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Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan

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19 versions · 19 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
3.3 V6 (95 KM) CAT Selected Gasoline 95 KM 1977–1978
3.3 V6 (95 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 95 KM 1977–1978
3.8 V6 (105 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 105 KM 1977–1978
5.0 V8 (135 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 135 KM 1977–1978
5.0 V8 (145 KM) CAT Selected Gasoline 145 KM 1977–1978
3.3 V6 (94 KM) CAT Selected Gasoline 94 KM 1978–1979
3.3 V6 (94 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 94 KM 1978–1979
3.8 V6 (115 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1978–1979
4.4 V8 (125 KM) CAT Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1978–1979
4.4 V8 (125 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1978–1979
5.0 V8 (160 KM) CAT Selected Gasoline 160 KM 1978–1979
5.0 V8 (160 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 160 KM 1978–1979
5.7 V8 (165 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 165 KM 1978–1979
3.8 V6 (115 KM) CAT Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1979–1980
3.8 V6 (115 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1979–1980
3.8 V6 (110 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1979–1980
4.4 V8 (120 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 120 KM 1979–1980
5.0 V8 (155 KM) CAT Selected Gasoline 155 KM 1979–1980
5.0 V8 (155 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 155 KM 1979–1980

Selected engine version

3.3 V6 (95 KM) CAT

Gasoline · 1977–1978

Engine power
95 KM
Torque
217 Nm
Engine displacement
3,292 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
3.3 V6 (95 KM) CAT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1977
End of production
1978
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3292 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.9 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
95 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
217 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1410 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1376 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/75 R14; 205/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.3 V6 (95 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1977–1978

Engine power
95 KM
Torque
217 Nm
Engine displacement
3,292 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
3.3 V6 (95 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1977
End of production
1978
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3292 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.9 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
95 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
217 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1422 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1376 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/75 R14; 205/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.8 V6 (105 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1977–1978

Engine power
105 KM
Torque
251 Nm
Engine displacement
3,791 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
3.8 V6 (105 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1977
End of production
1978
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3791 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
105 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
251 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1422 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1376 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/75 R14; 205/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.0 V8 (135 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1977–1978

Engine power
135 KM
Torque
325 Nm
Engine displacement
5,001 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
5.0 V8 (135 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1977
End of production
1978
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5001 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.89 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.2 l
Power
135 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
325 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1484 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1376 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/75 R14; 205/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.0 V8 (145 KM) CAT

Gasoline · 1977–1978

Engine power
145 KM
Torque
325 Nm
Engine displacement
5,001 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
5.0 V8 (145 KM) CAT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1977
End of production
1978
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5001 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.89 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.2 l
Power
145 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
325 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1484 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1376 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/75 R14; 205/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.3 V6 (94 KM) CAT

Gasoline · 1978–1979

Engine power
94 KM
Torque
209 Nm
Engine displacement
3,292 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
3.3 V6 (94 KM) CAT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1978
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3292 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.9 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
94 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
209 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1376 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.3 V6 (94 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1978–1979

Engine power
94 KM
Torque
209 Nm
Engine displacement
3,292 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
3.3 V6 (94 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1978
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3292 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.9 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
94 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
209 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1412 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1376 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.8 V6 (115 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1978–1979

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
258 Nm
Engine displacement
3,791 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
3.8 V6 (115 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1978
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3791 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
115 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
258 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1412 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

4.4 V8 (125 KM) CAT

Gasoline · 1978–1979

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
291 Nm
Engine displacement
4,389 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
4.4 V8 (125 KM) CAT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1978
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4389 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
88.9 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
125 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
291 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1463 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

4.4 V8 (125 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1978–1979

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
291 Nm
Engine displacement
4,389 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
4.4 V8 (125 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1978
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4389 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
88.9 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
125 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
291 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1475 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.0 V8 (160 KM) CAT

Gasoline · 1978–1979

Engine power
160 KM
Torque
319 Nm
Engine displacement
5,001 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
5.0 V8 (160 KM) CAT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1978
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5001 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.89 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.2 l
Power
160 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
319 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1467 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.0 V8 (160 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1978–1979

Engine power
160 KM
Torque
319 Nm
Engine displacement
5,001 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
5.0 V8 (160 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1978
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5001 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.89 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.2 l
Power
160 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
319 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1479 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.7 V8 (165 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1978–1979

Engine power
165 KM
Torque
353 Nm
Engine displacement
5,733 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
5.7 V8 (165 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1978
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5733 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.39 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Power
165 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
353 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.45
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1499 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
20 °
Departure angle
15 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.8 V6 (115 KM) CAT

Gasoline · 1979–1980

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
237 Nm
Engine displacement
3,751 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
3.8 V6 (115 KM) CAT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1980
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3751 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
115 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
237 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
23 °
Departure angle
16 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.8 V6 (115 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1979–1980

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
237 Nm
Engine displacement
3,751 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
3.8 V6 (115 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1980
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3751 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
115 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
237 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1412 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
23 °
Departure angle
16 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

3.8 V6 (110 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1979–1980

Engine power
110 KM
Torque
258 Nm
Engine displacement
3,791 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
3.8 V6 (110 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1980
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3791 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
110 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
258 Nm @ 1600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1412 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
23 °
Departure angle
16 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

4.4 V8 (120 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1979–1980

Engine power
120 KM
Torque
291 Nm
Engine displacement
4,389 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
4.4 V8 (120 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1980
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4389 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
88.9 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
120 KM @ 3600 obr./min
Torque
291 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1459 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
23 °
Departure angle
16 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.0 V8 (155 KM) CAT

Gasoline · 1979–1980

Engine power
155 KM
Torque
325 Nm
Engine displacement
5,001 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
5.0 V8 (155 KM) CAT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1980
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5001 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
155 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
325 Nm @ 1600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1467 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
23 °
Departure angle
16 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.0 V8 (155 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1979–1980

Engine power
155 KM
Torque
325 Nm
Engine displacement
5,001 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu IV Sedan
Engine
5.0 V8 (155 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1980
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5001 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
155 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
325 Nm @ 1600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Maximum trunk capacity
470 l
Curb weight
1479 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4895 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1354 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
23 °
Departure angle
16 °
Ramp angle
14 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1235 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no