Compare: Chevrolet Malibu 2007 Sedan 217 Hp

General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Generation

Malibu VI (facelift 2006)

Modification (Engine)

3.5i V6 12V (217 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

2007

End of production

2008

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.3 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6.9 kg/Hp, 144.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.1 kg/Nm, 195.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

217 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

61.8 Hp/l

Torque

294 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

LZ4

Engine displacement

3510 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

99 mm

Piston Stroke

76 mm

Compression ratio

9.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV, VVT

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1504 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

436 l

Fuel tank capacity

61 l

Dimensions

Length

4783 mm

Width

1776 mm

Height

1461 mm

Wheelbase

2700 mm

Front track

1524 mm

Rear (Back) track

1506 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

154 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.9 m

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

4 gears, automatic transmission Hydra-Matic

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

225/50 R17

Wheel rim size