Chevrolet Malibu 1978 - 1983, Sedan
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Basic Information
Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Class
Родинний
Production Start
1978
Production End
1983
Characteristics Chevrolet Malibu 4 generation
Bodywork
Body type
Sedan
Curb weight
1549 kg
Front track
1514 mm
Height
1451 mm
Length
4872 mm
Max trunk capacity
427 l
Min trunk capacity
427 l
Number of seater
5
Rear track
1524 mm
Wheelbase
2852 mm
Width
1785 mm
Back track width
1542 mm
Clearance
137 mm
Front track width
1562 mm
Pitch Circle Diameter
DIA70.3 5x120.7 mm
Wheel size
185/75 R14
Engine
Capacity
2384 cm3
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Cylinder layout
Inline
Engine power
169 hp
Engine type
Gasoline
Injection type
Multi-point fuel injection
Max power at RPM
from 6 400 RPM
Maximum torque
217 N*m
Number of cylinders
4
Stroke cycle
98 mm
Turnover of maximum torque
to 4 500 RPM
Valves per cylinder
4
Boost type
none
Compression ratio
8.2
Engine placement
Front, longitudinal
Max power (kW)
70 kW
Timing belt
OHV
Engine code
229
Gearbox and handling
Drive wheels
Front wheel drive
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gear
4
Turning circle
12.3 m
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
10.6 s
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km
10.7 l
Cruising range
from 580 to 790 km
Fuel
92
Fuel tank capacity
61.7 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km
7.8 l
Max speed
212 km/h
Suspension and brakes
Back suspension
Independent, Multi wishbone, Dampers, spring
Front brakes
ventilated disc
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar
Rear brakes
Disc
General information
Car class
D
Country
USA
Number of doors
4
Steering wheel position
Left
Available engines
1
engines
18
modifications
Petrol
15 variants3.3 L, 95 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
3.3 AT (95 hp)
1978 – 1983
3.3 L, 95 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
3.3 MT (95 hp)
1978 – 1983
3.8 L, 105 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
229
Body: Sedan
3.8 AT (105 hp)
1978 – 1983
3.8 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
229
Body: Sedan
3.8 MT (105 hp)
1978 – 1983
3.8 L, 110 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
3.8 MT (110 hp)
1978 – 1983
3.8 L, 110 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
3.8 AT (110 hp)
1978 – 1983
5.0 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
5.0 AT (140 hp)
1978 – 1983
5.0 L, 140 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
5.0 MT (140 hp)
1978 – 1983
4.3 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
4.3 AT (140 hp)
1978 – 1983
4.3 L, 140 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
4.3 MT (140 hp)
1978 – 1983
5.8 L, 165 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
5.8 AT (165 hp)
1978 – 1983
5.8 L, 165 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
5.8 MT (165 hp)
1978 – 1983
2.4 L, 169 hp, petrol, automatic, front-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
2.4 4Hydra-Matic (169 hp)
1978 – 1983
2.4 6Hydra-Matic (169 hp)
1978 – 1983
3.5 L, 217 hp, petrol, automatic, front-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
3.5 Hydra-Matic (217 hp)
1978 – 1983
3.6 L, 252 hp, petrol, automatic, front-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
3.6 Hydra-Matic (252 hp)
1978 – 1983
Diesel
2 variants4.3 L, 85 hp, diesel, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
4.3 AT (85 hp)
1978 – 1983
4.3 L, 85 hp, diesel, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
4.3 MT (85 hp)
1978 – 1983
Hybrid
1 variants2.4 L, 164 hp, hybrid, automatic, front-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
2.4 Hybrid Hydra-Matic (164 hp)
1978 – 1983