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Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.7 V8 (165 Hp) CAT Automatic 1978, 1979
Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.7 V8 (165 Hp) CAT Automatic 1978, 1979
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General information

Name

Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.7 V8 (165 Hp) CAT Automatic 1978, 1979

Brand

Chevrolet
Model

Malibu
Generation

Malibu IV Station Wagon
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

5

Body type

Station wagon (estate)
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.7 V8 (165 Hp) CAT Automatic

Power

165 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

353 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
165 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre
28.8 Hp/l
Torque
353 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
5733 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.39 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1567 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

69 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

1133 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

2050 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4911 mm

Width (mm)

1816 mm

Height (mm)

1384 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2745 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

195/75 R14

Rear tires size

195/75 R14

Wheel rims size

6.0J x 14

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