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Specs of Chevrolet Malibu VIII 2.5 (197 Hp) Ecotec Automatic /2013, 2014/

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Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu VIII 2.5 (197 Hp) Ecotec Automatic /Sedan 2013 - 2014/

What is the body type of Chevrolet Malibu VIII?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the power output of Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 2013 2.5 (197 Hp) Ecotec Automatic?
197 Hp, 259 Nm
191 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 2013 2.5 (197 Hp) Ecotec Automatic?
2.5 l
2457 cm3
149.94 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2013 Chevrolet 2.5 (197 Hp) Ecotec Automatic?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Malibu VIII Sedan 2013 2.5 (197 Hp) Ecotec Automatic?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?
4865 mm
191.54 in.
What is the width of 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?
1854 mm
72.99 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2013 Chevrolet Malibu VIII 2.5 (197 Hp) Ecotec Automatic?
1560 kg
3439 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?
462 l
16.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2013 Chevrolet Malibu VIII 2.5 (197 Hp) Ecotec Automatic?
6, automatic transmission Hydra-Matic

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.5 (197 Hp) Ecotec Automatic
Start of production
2013
End of production
2014
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
7.9 kg/Hp, 126.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6 kg/Nm, 166 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
197 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Power per litre
80.2 Hp/l
Torque
259 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
7000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
LKW, LCV
Engine displacement
2457 cm3 149.94 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
88 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke
101 mm 3.98 in.
Compression ratio
11.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
7.1 l 7.5 US qt | 6.25 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1560 kg 3439 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
462 l 16.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4865 mm 191.54 in.
Width
1854 mm 72.99 in.
Height
1462 mm 57.56 in.
Wheelbase
2738 mm 107.8 in.
Front track
1579 mm 62.17 in.
Rear (Back) track
1575 mm 62.01 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.29
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.4 m 37.4 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
6 gears, automatic transmission Hydra-Matic
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
215/60 R16; 225/55 R17; 235/50 R18; 245/45 R19
Wheel rim size
7.5J x 16; 8.0J x 17; 8.0J x 18; 19J x 19