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Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983
Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983
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General information

Name

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

Brand

Chevrolet
Model

Malibu
Generation

Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)
Year of production

1981

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
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

Curb weight (kg)

1481 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

69 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

469 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4895 mm

Width (mm)

1837 mm

Height (mm)

1414 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2745 mm

Front track (mm)

1486 mm

Rear track (mm)

1467 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.2 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

185/75 R14

Rear tires size

185/75 R14

Wheel rims size

6.0J x 14

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