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1977 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic

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Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1977, 1978

What is the body type, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan?Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1977 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic?105 Hp, 251 Nm
185.13 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1977 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic?3.8 l
3791 cm3
231.34 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1977 Chevrolet 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan Sedan 1977 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?4895 mm
192.72 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?1816 mm
71.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic?1422 kg
3134.97 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?470 l
16.6 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic 1977, 1978 Specs

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Malibu
Generation Malibu IV Sedan
Modification (Engine) 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic
Start of production 1977 year
End of production 1978 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 6
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 13.5 kg/Hp, 73.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.7 kg/Nm, 176.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 105 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre 27.7 Hp/l
Torque 251 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 185.13 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 3791 cm3 231.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio 8.2:1
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
Kerb Weight 1422 kg 3134.97 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 470 l 16.6 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4895 mm 192.72 in.
Width 1816 mm 71.5 in.
Height 1376 mm 54.17 in.
Wheelbase 2745 mm 108.07 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 1235 mm 48.62 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 137 mm 5.39 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.45
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.2 m 40.03 ft.
Approach angle 20°
Departure angle 15°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 14°
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 3 gears, automatic 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 195/75 R14; 205/75 R14
Wheel rims size6.0J x 14