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Specs of Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT /1977, 1978/

Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT /Station wagon (estate) 1977 - 1978/

What is the body type of Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1977 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT?
145 Hp, 332 Nm
245 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1977 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT?
5.0 l
5001 cm3
305.18 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1977 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon Station wagon (estate) 1977 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?
4911 mm
193.35 in.
What is the width of 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?
1816 mm
71.5 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1977 Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT?
1542 kg
3400 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?
1133 - 2050 l
40 - 72.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1977 Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT?
4, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT
Start of production
1977
End of production
1978
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
6
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
10.6 kg/Hp, 94 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.6 kg/Nm, 215.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
145 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre
29 Hp/l
Torque
332 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 245 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5001 cm3 305.18 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
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
2
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
1542 kg 3400 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
1133 l 40 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
2050 l 72.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
69 l 18.23 US gal | 15.18 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4911 mm 193.35 in.
Width
1816 mm 71.5 in.
Height
1384 mm 54.49 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
1251 mm 49.25 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
145 mm 5.71 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
13.0 m 42.65 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
4 gears, manual 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
195/75 R14; 205/75 R14
Wheel rim size
6.0J x 14