Compare: Chevrolet Malibu 1981 Station wagon (estate) 145 Hp

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 year

End of production

1983 year

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

145 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque

325 Nm @ 1600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LG4

Engine displacement

4998 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

95 mm

Piston Stroke

88.4 mm

Compression ratio

8.6

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

3.8 l

Coolant

15.7 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1600 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

1131 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2050 l

Fuel tank capacity

67 l

Dimensions

Length

4911 mm

Width

1826 mm

Height

1418 mm

Wheelbase

2745 mm

Front track

1486 mm

Rear (Back) track

1467 mm

Front overhang

915 mm

Rear overhang

1251 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

158 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.0 m

Approach angle

23.5°

Departure angle

16.7°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

15.6°

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