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1978 Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup) 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT

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Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu Pick-up 1978, 1979

What is the body type, Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup)?Pick-up, 2 Doors, 3 Seats
How much power, Chevrolet Malibu Pick-up 1978 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT?160 Hp, 319 Nm
235.28 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Malibu Pick-up 1978 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT?5.0 l
5001 cm3
305.18 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup) Pick-up 1978 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Pick-up?5121 mm
201.61 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Pick-up?1826 mm
71.89 in.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Pick-up?2033 l
71.79 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup) 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT?4, manual transmission

Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup) 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT 1978, 1979 Specs

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Malibu
Generation Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup)
Modification (Engine) 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1979 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typePick-up
Seats 3
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 160 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 32 Hp/l
Torque 319 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 235.28 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 5001 cm3 305.18 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94.89 mm 3.74 in.
Piston Stroke 88.39 mm 3.48 in.
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 2033 l 71.79 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 66 l 17.44 US gal | 14.52 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5121 mm 201.61 in.
Width 1826 mm 71.89 in.
Height 1366 mm 53.78 in.
Wheelbase 2974 mm 117.09 in.
Front track 1486 mm 58.5 in.
Rear (Back) track 1467 mm 57.76 in.
Front overhang 915 mm 36.02 in.
Rear overhang 1232 mm 48.5 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 147 mm 5.79 in.
Approach angle 20°
Departure angle 15°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 13°
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension dependent spring suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 205/75 R14
Wheel rims size6.0J x 14