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1977 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT

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Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1977, 1978

What is the body type, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan?Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1977 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT?145 Hp, 325 Nm
239.71 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1977 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT?5.0 l
5001 cm3
305.18 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1977 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan Sedan 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?4895 mm
192.72 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?1816 mm
71.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT?1484 kg
3271.66 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?470 l
16.6 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT?4, manual transmission

Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT 1977, 1978 Specs

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Malibu
Generation Malibu IV Sedan
Modification (Engine) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT
Start of production 1977 year
End of production 1978 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 6
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 10.2 kg/Hp, 97.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.6 kg/Nm, 219 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 145 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre 29 Hp/l
Torque 325 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 239.71 lb.-ft. @ 2000 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
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
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1484 kg 3271.66 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 1376 mm 54.17 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 (Cd) 0.45
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.2 m 40.03 ft.
Approach angle 20°
Departure angle 15°
Ramp-over (brakeover) 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, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension dependent spring suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 195/75 R14; 205/75 R14
Wheel rims size6.0J x 14