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

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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
235.28 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
3388.5 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?1133 - 2050 l
40.01 - 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

Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT - Full specifications

General information

BrandChevrolet
Model Malibu
Generation Malibu IV Station Wagon
Modification (Engine) 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1979 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats 6
Doors 5

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. 235.28 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

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 1537 kg 3388.5 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 1133 l 40.01 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 195/75 R14
Wheel rims size6.0J x 14