Skip to content

Vehicle specifications

Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981)

Compare all 4 engine versions of the Chevrolet Malibu Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981), then open the technical data for the exact drivetrain and production year.

Vehicle history report

Buying a used Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981)? Check the history of the exact car

A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.

What is a VIN?
Chevrolet Malibu Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981) View larger
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Vehicle gallery

Chevrolet Malibu Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981)

Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Choose a drivetrain

Engine versions

Select a row to update the key figures and detailed specifications below.

4 versions · 2 Gasoline · 2 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
3.8 V6 (110 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1981–1983
4.3 d V6 (85 KM) Automatic Selected Diesel fuel 85 KM 1981–1983
4.4 V8 (115 KM) CAT Automatic Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1981–1983
5.7 d V8 (105 KM) Automatic Selected Diesel fuel 105 KM 1981–1983

Selected engine version

3.8 V6 (110 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1981–1983

Engine power
110 KM
Torque
230 Nm
Engine displacement
3,752 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
On this page
Check vehicle history

Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981)
Engine
3.8 V6 (110 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1981
End of production
1983
Body type
Pick-up
Number of seats
3
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
LC3
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3752 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
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
14.4 l
Power
110 KM @ 4200 obr./min
Torque
230 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
67 l
Curb weight
1472 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5121 mm
Width
1776 mm
Height
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2974 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
160 mm
Approach angle
23.5 °
Departure angle
17.5 °
Ramp angle
14.5 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1232 mm
Turning circle
13 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
205/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

4.3 d V6 (85 KM) Automatic

Diesel fuel · 1981–1983

Engine power
85 KM
Torque
223 Nm
Engine displacement
4,293 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
On this page
Check vehicle history

Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981)
Engine
4.3 d V6 (85 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1981
End of production
1983
Body type
Pick-up
Number of seats
3
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Engine

Engine model / code
LT6
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4293 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
103.05 mm
Piston stroke
85.98 mm
Compression ratio
22.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Coolant capacity
13.8 l
Power
85 KM @ 3600 obr./min
Torque
223 Nm @ 1600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
67 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5121 mm
Width
1776 mm
Height
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2974 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
160 mm
Approach angle
23.5 °
Departure angle
17.5 °
Ramp angle
14.5 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1232 mm
Turning circle
13 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
205/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

4.4 V8 (115 KM) CAT Automatic

Gasoline · 1981–1983

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
278 Nm
Engine displacement
4,376 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
On this page
Check vehicle history

Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981)
Engine
4.4 V8 (115 KM) CAT Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1981
End of production
1983
Body type
Pick-up
Number of seats
3
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
L39
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4376 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
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
17.9 l
Power
115 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
278 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
67 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5121 mm
Width
1776 mm
Height
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2974 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
160 mm
Approach angle
23.5 °
Departure angle
17.5 °
Ramp angle
14.5 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1232 mm
Turning circle
13 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
205/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.7 d V8 (105 KM) Automatic

Diesel fuel · 1981–1983

Engine power
105 KM
Torque
271 Nm
Engine displacement
5,735 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
On this page
Check vehicle history

Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981)
Engine
5.7 d V8 (105 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1981
End of production
1983
Body type
Pick-up
Number of seats
3
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Engine

Engine model / code
LF9
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5735 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
103.05 mm
Piston stroke
85.98 mm
Compression ratio
22.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.6 l
Coolant capacity
17.3 l
Power
105 KM @ 3200 obr./min
Torque
271 Nm @ 1600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
67 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5121 mm
Width
1776 mm
Height
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2974 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1467 mm
Ground clearance
160 mm
Approach angle
23.5 °
Departure angle
17.5 °
Ramp angle
14.5 °
Front overhang
915 mm
Rear overhang
1232 mm
Turning circle
13 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
205/75 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
no