Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic /Coupe 1978 - 1979/

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 1978 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic?

160 Hp, 319 Nm
235 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Malibu Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic?

5.0 l
5001 cm³
305.18 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe Coupe 1978 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic?

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

What is the length of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe?

4895 mm
192.72 in.

What is the width of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe?

1816 mm
71.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic?

1476 kg
3254 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe?

470 l
16.6 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Generation

Malibu IV Sport Coupe

Modification (Engine)

5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic

Start of production

1978

End of production

1979

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

9.2 kg/Hp, 108.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.6 kg/Nm, 216.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

160 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

32 Hp/l

Torque

319 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 235 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

5001 cm³ 305.18 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94.89 mm 3.74 in.

Piston Stroke

88.4 mm 3.48 in.

Compression ratio

8.4:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.2 l 4.44 US qt | 3.7 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1476 kg 3254 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)

137 mm 5.39 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.45

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.2 m 40.03 ft.

Approach angle

20°

Departure angle

15°

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 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic /1978, 1979/