Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983
Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983

General information

Name

Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983

Model
Year of production

1981

Number of seats

3

Number of doors

2

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic

Power

85 Hp @ 3600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

223 Nm @ 1600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
LT6
Power
85 Hp @ 3600 rpm.
Power per litre
19.8 Hp/l
Torque
223 Nm @ 1600 rpm.
Engine displacement
4293 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
103.05 mm
Piston stroke
85.98 mm
Compression ratio
22.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Fuel type
Diesel
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity (l)

67 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5121 mm

Width (mm)

1776 mm

Height (mm)

1408 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2974 mm

Front track (mm)

1486 mm

Rear track (mm)

1467 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

13.0 m

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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