Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT 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 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic?

145 Hp, 325 Nm
240 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Malibu Station wagon (estate) 1981 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic?

5.0 l
4998 cm³
305 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) Station wagon (estate) 1981 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT 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 kerb weight of 1981 Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic?

1600 kg
3527 lbs.

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) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Generation

Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981)

Modification (Engine)

5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT 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

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

11 kg/Hp, 90.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.9 kg/Nm, 203.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

145 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

29 Hp/l

Torque

325 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 240 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LG4

Engine displacement

4998 cm³ 305 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

95 mm 3.74 in.

Piston Stroke

88.4 mm 3.48 in.

Compression ratio

8.6:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

15.7 l 16.59 US qt | 13.81 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

1131 l 39.9 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2050 l 72.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

67 l 17.7 US gal | 14.74 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) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic /1981, 1982, 1983/