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1981 Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1981, 1982, 1983

What is the body type, Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981)?Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1981 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?85 Hp, 223 Nm
164.48 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1981 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?4.3 l
4293 cm3
261.97 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 Chevrolet 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) Station wagon (estate) 1981 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?4911 mm
193.35 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?1826 mm
71.89 in.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?1131 - 2050 l
39.94 - 72.4 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983 Specs

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Malibu
Generation Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981)
Modification (Engine) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats 6
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel Type Diesel
Engine specs
Power 85 Hp @ 3600 rpm.
Power per litre 19.8 Hp/l
Torque 223 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 164.48 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code LT6
Engine displacement 4293 cm3 261.97 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 103.05 mm 4.06 in.
Piston Stroke 85.98 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio 22.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 13.8 l 14.58 US qt | 12.14 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 1131 l 39.94 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 1826 mm 71.89 in.
Height 1418 mm 55.83 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) 158 mm 6.22 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 13.0 m 42.65 ft.
Approach angle 23.5°
Departure angle 16.7°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 15.6°
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