Technical specs may differ depending on trim
Engine power
94 - 160 hp @ 3400 - 4000 rpm | 70 - 119 kW
Torque
209 - 332 Nm @ 1600 - 2400 rpm | 154 - 245 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
Chevrolet Malibu Coupe: Generations History With Key Specs
1977 - 1978
Chevrolet 1978 Malibu IV Sport Coupe
Performance
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3292 - 5001 cc
Number of cylinders
6, 8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
88.9 - 96.5 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Manual), 3 (Automatic), 4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
86.4 - 88.4 mm
Compression
8 - 8.6 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
68 L | 18 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2745 mm | 108 in.
Front track
1486 mm | 59 in.
Rear track
1467 mm | 58 in.
Length
4895 mm | 193 in.
Width
1816 mm | 71 in.
Height
1354 mm | 53 in.
Ride height
136 - 137 mm | 5.4 in.
Front overhang
915 mm | 36 in.
Rear overhang
1235 mm | 49 in.
Weight and Capacity
Trunk space (max)
470 L | 16.6 cu-ft
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1397 - 1479 kg | 3080 - 3261 lbs
Number of seats
6
Max weight
2030 kg | 4476 lbs
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15; R16, R16; R17; R19, 8J x 18, Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, R16, R14; R15; R16, 8J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 20, 6.5J x 16; 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17, 6.5J x 15; 6.5J x 16; 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17, 9J x 20, 7.5J x 17, R17
Tire size
185/65 R15 T; 195/55 R16 H, 215/65 R16; 215/60 R17; 225/45 R19, 235/40 R18, Front wheel tires: 225/50 R17, 195/45 R16, 175/65 R14; 185/55 R15; 195/45 R16, 205/60 R16, 255/70 R18; 255/65 R19; 255/60 R20, 255/70 R18; 255/65 R19; 225/60 R20, 205/65 R16; 225/45 R17, 195/65 R15; 205/65 R16; 225/45 R17, 275/55 R20, 225/55 R17, 215/50 R17, 235/55 R18, 225/55 R17 97Y, 185/55 R15; 195/45 R16
