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1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic

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Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1978, 1979

What is the body type, Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon?Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1978 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic?160 Hp, 319 Nm
235.28 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1978 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic?5.0 l
5001 cm3
305.18 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon Station wagon (estate) 1978 5.0 V8 (160 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, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?4911 mm
193.35 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?1816 mm
71.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic?1549 kg
3414.96 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?1133 - 2050 l
40.01 - 72.4 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic?3, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Malibu
Generation Malibu IV Station Wagon
Modification (Engine) 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic
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 9.7 kg/Hp, 103.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.9 kg/Nm, 205.9 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
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 1549 kg 3414.96 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 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 195/75 R14
Wheel rims size6.0J x 14