Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983
Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983

General information

Name

Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983

Model
Year of production

1981

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

5

Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic

Power

115 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

278 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
L39
Power
115 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
26.3 Hp/l
Torque
278 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
4376 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
88.9 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1580 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

69 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

1131 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

2050 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4911 mm

Width (mm)

1826 mm

Height (mm)

1418 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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