Technical specs may differ depending on trim
Engine power
85 - 115 hp @ 3200 - 4200 rpm | 63 - 86 kW
Torque
223 - 278 Nm @ 1600 - 2400 rpm | 164 - 205 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
Chevrolet Malibu Pick-up Truck: Generations History With Key Specs
1981 - 1983
1977 - 1978
Chevrolet Malibu El Camino Sedan Pickup facelift 1981
Performance
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3752 - 5735 cc
Number of cylinders
8, 6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
88.9 - 103.05 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
85.98 - 88.4 mm
Compression
8.3 - 22.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel
Fuel supply
Carburettor, Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
67 L | 17.7 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2974 mm | 117 in.
Front track
1486 mm | 59 in.
Rear track
1467 mm | 58 in.
Length
5121 mm | 202 in.
Width
1776 mm | 70 in.
Height
1408 mm | 55 in.
Ride height
160 mm | 6.3 in.
Front overhang
915 mm | 36 in.
Rear overhang
1232 mm | 49 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
3
Curb weight
1472 kg | 3246 lbs
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R18; R19, Front wheel rims: 9J x 19 ET64, R16
Tire size
255/60 R18; 255/55 R19, Front wheel tires: 265/45 ZR19 105Y, 225/55 R16
Chevrolet Malibu El Camino Sedan Pickup
Performance
Engine power
94 - 170 hp @ 3600 - 4000 rpm | 70 - 127 kW
Torque
209 - 366 Nm @ 1600 - 2400 rpm | 154 - 270 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3292 - 5733 cc
Number of cylinders
6, 8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
88.9 - 101.6 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
66 L | 17.4 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2974 mm | 117 in.
Front track
1486 mm | 59 in.
Rear track
1467 mm | 58 in.
Length
5121 mm | 202 in.
Width
1826 mm | 72 in.
Height
1366 - 1380 mm | 54 in.
Ride height
136 - 147 mm | 5.4 - 5.8 in.
Front overhang
915 mm | 36 in.
Rear overhang
1232 mm | 49 in.
Weight and Capacity
Trunk space (max)
2033 L | 71.8 cu-ft
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1431 kg | 3155 lbs
Number of seats
3
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.5Jx16 ET41; 7Jx17 ET40; 8Jx18 ET44; 8Jx19 ET44, R14; R15; R16, 7.5J x 16, 7.5J x 17, R17, 6J x 14
Tire size
215/60 R16; 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18; 235/40 R19, 175/65 R14; 185/55 R15; 195/45 R16, 155/80 R13, 225/55 R16, 225/55 R17 97W, 225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 175/65 R14
