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Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup) 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic 1978, 1979
Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup) 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic 1978, 1979
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General information

Name

Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup) 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic 1978, 1979

Brand

Chevrolet
Model

Malibu
Generation

Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup)
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

3

Number of doors

2

Body type

Pick-up
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic

Power

115 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

258 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
115 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre
30.3 Hp/l
Torque
258 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Engine displacement
3791 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity (l)

66 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

2033 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5121 mm

Width (mm)

1826 mm

Height (mm)

1366 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2974 mm

Front track (mm)

1486 mm

Rear track (mm)

1467 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

3

Front suspension system

Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer

Rear suspension system

dependent spring suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Front tires size

205/75 R14

Rear tires size

205/75 R14

Wheel rims size

6.0J x 14

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