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1979 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic

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Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu Coupe 1979, 1980

What is the body type, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe?Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, Chevrolet Malibu Coupe 1979 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic?120 Hp, 291 Nm
214.63 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Malibu Coupe 1979 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic?4.4 l
4389 cm3
267.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Chevrolet 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe Coupe 1979 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe?4895 mm
192.72 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe?1816 mm
71.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic?1459 kg
3216.54 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe?470 l
16.6 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic 1979, 1980 Specs

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Malibu
Generation Malibu IV Sport Coupe
Modification (Engine) 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 6
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 12.2 kg/Hp, 82.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5 kg/Nm, 199.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 120 Hp @ 3600 rpm.
Power per litre 27.3 Hp/l
Torque 291 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 214.63 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4389 cm3 267.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 88.9 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 88.4 mm 3.48 in.
Compression ratio 8.3
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1459 kg 3216.54 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.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.2 m 40.03 ft.
Approach angle 23°
Departure angle 16°
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 3 gears, automatic 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 185/75 R14
Wheel rims size6.0J x 14