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Specs of Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT /1978, 1979/

Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT /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 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT?
160 Hp, 319 Nm
235 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1978 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT?
5.0 l
5001 cm3
305.18 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon Station wagon (estate) 1978 5.0 V8 (160 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 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 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT?
1537 kg
3389 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?
1133 - 2050 l
40 - 72.4 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT?
4, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT
Start of production
1978 year
End of production
1979 year
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
9.6 kg/Hp, 104.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.8 kg/Nm, 207.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
160 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
32 Hp/l
Torque
319 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 235 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
88.39 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 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1537 kg 3389 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 (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, 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
Tires size
195/75 R14
Wheel rims size
6.0J x 14