Compare: Chevrolet Malibu 2006 Hatchback 240 Hp

General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Generation

Malibu Maxx (facelift 2006)

Modification (Engine)

SS 3.9i V6 12V (240 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

2006

End of production

2007

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6.8 kg/Hp, 146.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.1 kg/Nm, 197.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

240 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

61.9 Hp/l

Torque

325 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

LZ9

Engine displacement

3880 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

99 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Compression ratio

9.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV, CVVT

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1642 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

646 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1161 l

Fuel tank capacity

61 l

Dimensions

Length

4770 mm

Width

1773 mm

Height

1476 mm

Wheelbase

2852 mm

Front track

1524 mm

Rear (Back) track

1529 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

154 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.4 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

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

225/50 R18

Wheel rim size