Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT Automatic /Station wagon (estate) 1978 - 1979/

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) 1978 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT Automatic?

125 Hp, 292 Nm
215 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1978 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT Automatic?

4.4 l
4389 cm³
267.83 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Chevrolet 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon Station wagon (estate) 1978 4.4 V8 (125 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 Station wagon (estate)?

4911 mm
193.35 in.

What is the width of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?

1816 mm
71.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT Automatic?

1545 kg
3406 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?

1133 - 2050 l
40 - 72.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Generation

Malibu IV Station Wagon

Modification (Engine)

4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT Automatic

Start of production

1978

End of production

1979

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

12.4 kg/Hp, 80.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.3 kg/Nm, 189 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

125 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Power per litre

28.5 Hp/l

Torque

292 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 215 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

4389 cm³ 267.83 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88.9 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

88.4 mm 3.48 in.

Compression ratio

8.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1545 kg 3406 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

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

195/75 R14

Wheel rim size

6.0J x 14

Specs of Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT Automatic /1978, 1979/