Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic /Sedan 1981 - 1983/

What is the body type of Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1981 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic?

110 Hp, 257 Nm
190 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1981 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic?

3.8 l
3785 cm³
230.97 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 Chevrolet 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) Sedan 1981 3.8 V6 (110 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 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?

4895 mm
192.72 in.

What is the width of 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?

1837 mm
72.32 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1981 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic?

1447 kg
3190 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?

469 l
16.6 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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  - Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)
    - 5.7 d V8 (105 Hp) Automatic
    - 4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic
    - 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic
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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Generation

Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic

Start of production

1981

End of production

1983

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

13.2 kg/Hp, 76 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 177.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

110 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Power per litre

29.1 Hp/l

Torque

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

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LD5

Engine displacement

3785 cm³ 230.97 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

Engine oil capacity

3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.8 l 12.47 US qt | 10.38 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1447 kg 3190 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

469 l 16.6 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

69 l 18.23 US gal | 15.18 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4895 mm 192.72 in.

Width

1837 mm 72.32 in.

Height

1414 mm 55.67 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)

153 mm 6.02 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.2 m 40.03 ft.

Approach angle

23.3°

Departure angle

16.5°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

15.4°

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 Sedan (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic /1981, 1982, 1983/