Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1979 - 1980/

What is the body type of Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of Chevrolet Malibu Coupe 1979 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) Automatic?

110 Hp, 258 Nm
190 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Malibu Coupe 1979 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) Automatic?

3.8 l
3791 cm³
231.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Chevrolet 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe Coupe 1979 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) Automatic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe?

4895 mm
192.72 in.

What is the width of 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe?

1816 mm
71.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) Automatic?

1412 kg
3113 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe?

470 l
16.6 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Generation

Malibu IV Sport Coupe

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (110 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1979

End of production

1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

12.8 kg/Hp, 77.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 182.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

110 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Power per litre

29 Hp/l

Torque

258 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 190 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm 3.8 in.

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in.

Compression ratio

8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1412 kg 3113 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

470 l 16.6 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4895 mm 192.72 in.

Width

1816 mm 71.5 in.

Height

1354 mm 53.31 in.

Wheelbase

2745 mm 108.07 in.

Front track

1486 mm 58.5 in.

Rear (Back) track

1467 mm 57.76 in.

Front overhang

915 mm 36.02 in.

Rear overhang

1235 mm 48.62 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

136 mm 5.35 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.2 m 40.03 ft.

Approach angle

23°

Departure angle

16°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

14°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Dependent spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

185/75 R14

Wheel rim size

6.0J x 14

Specs of Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) Automatic /1979, 1980/