Technical Specifications Chevrolet Malibu 1981 - 1983 Sedan




Malibu IV Sedan facelift 1981

3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic

Performance
Engine power
110 hp @ 3800 rpm.  | 82 kW
Torque
257 Nm @ 1600 rpm.  | 190 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3785 cc  | 3.79 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
69 L  | 18.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (max)
469 L  | 16.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2745 mm  | 108.1 in.
Front track
1486 mm  | 58.5 in.
Rear track
1467 mm  | 57.8 in.
Length
4895 mm  | 192.7 in.
Width
1837 mm  | 72.3 in.
Height
1414 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
153 mm  | 6 in.
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
915 mm  | 36 in.
Rear overhang
1235 mm  | 48.6 in.
Curb weight
1447 kg  | 3191 lbs
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.5J x 16
Tire size
205/60 R16
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Approach angle
23.3°
Departure angle
16.5°
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Malibu IV Sedan facelift 1981

5.7 d V8 (105 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
105 hp @ 3200 rpm.  | 78 kW
Torque
271 Nm @ 1600 rpm.  | 200 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5735 cc  | 5.74 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
103.05 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
85.98 mm
Compression
22.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
69 L  | 18.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (max)
469 L  | 16.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2745 mm  | 108.1 in.
Front track
1486 mm  | 58.5 in.
Rear track
1467 mm  | 57.8 in.
Length
4895 mm  | 192.7 in.
Width
1837 mm  | 72.3 in.
Height
1414 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
153 mm  | 6 in.
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
915 mm  | 36 in.
Rear overhang
1235 mm  | 48.6 in.
Curb weight
1600 kg  | 3528 lbs
Number of seats
6
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Approach angle
23.3°
Departure angle
16.5°
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Malibu IV Sedan facelift 1981

4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
85 hp @ 3600 rpm.  | 63 kW
Torque
223 Nm @ 1600 rpm.  | 164 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4293 cc  | 4.29 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
103.05 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
85.98 mm
Compression
22.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
69 L  | 18.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (max)
469 L  | 16.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2745 mm  | 108.1 in.
Front track
1486 mm  | 58.5 in.
Rear track
1467 mm  | 57.8 in.
Length
4895 mm  | 192.7 in.
Width
1837 mm  | 72.3 in.
Height
1414 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
153 mm  | 6 in.
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
915 mm  | 36 in.
Rear overhang
1235 mm  | 48.6 in.
Curb weight
1481 kg  | 3266 lbs
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8J x 18
Tire size
255/55 R18 104H
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Approach angle
23.3°
Departure angle
16.5°
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Malibu IV Sedan facelift 1981

4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic

Performance
Engine power
115 hp @ 4000 rpm.  | 86 kW
Torque
278 Nm @ 2400 rpm.  | 205 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4376 cc  | 4.38 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
88.9 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression
8.3 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
69 L  | 18.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (max)
469 L  | 16.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2745 mm  | 108.1 in.
Front track
1486 mm  | 58.5 in.
Rear track
1467 mm  | 57.8 in.
Length
4895 mm  | 192.7 in.
Width
1837 mm  | 72.3 in.
Height
1414 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
153 mm  | 6 in.
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
915 mm  | 36 in.
Rear overhang
1235 mm  | 48.6 in.
Curb weight
1555 kg  | 3429 lbs
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R18; R19
Tire size
245/45 R18 100H; 245/40 R19 98Y
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Approach angle
23.3°
Departure angle
16.5°
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
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