Compare: Chevrolet Malibu 1981 Sedan 115 Hp

General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Generation

Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)

Modification (Engine)

4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic

Start of production

1981 year

End of production

1983 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

115 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque

278 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

L39

Engine displacement

4376 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88.9 mm

Piston Stroke

88.4 mm

Compression ratio

8.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

3.8 l

Coolant

17.9 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1555 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

469 l

Fuel tank capacity

69 l

Dimensions

Length

4895 mm

Width

1837 mm

Height

1414 mm

Wheelbase

2745 mm

Front track

1486 mm

Rear (Back) track

1467 mm

Front overhang

915 mm

Rear overhang

1235 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

153 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.2 m

Approach angle

23.3°

Departure angle

16.5°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

15.4°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

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

Rear suspension

dependent spring suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tires size

195/75 R14

Wheel rims size

6.0J x 14