Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic /Station wagon (estate) 1981 - 1983/

What is the body type of Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981)?

Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1981 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?

85 Hp, 223 Nm
164 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1981 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?

4.3 l
4293 cm³
261.97 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 Chevrolet 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?

4911 mm
193.35 in.

What is the width of 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?

1826 mm
71.89 in.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate)?

1131 - 2050 l
39.9 - 72.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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- Chevrolet Malibu
  - Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981)
    - 5.7 d V8 (105 Hp) Automatic
    - 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic
    - 4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic
    - 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic
    - 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Generation

Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981)

Modification (Engine)

4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1981

End of production

1983

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

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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 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LT6

Engine displacement

4293 cm³ 261.97 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

103.05 mm 4.06 in.

Piston Stroke

85.98 mm 3.39 in.

Compression ratio

22.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.8 l 14.58 US qt | 12.14 UK qt

Volume and weights

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

1131 l 39.9 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 (breakover) 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, 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 Wagon (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic /1981, 1982, 1983/