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1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT

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Key specs

Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1978, 1979

What is the body type, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan?Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1978 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT?125 Hp, 291 Nm
214.63 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1978 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT?4.4 l
4389 cm3
267.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Chevrolet 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan Sedan 1978 4.4 V8 (125 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 Sedan?4895 mm
192.72 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?1816 mm
71.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT?1463 kg
3225.36 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?470 l
16.6 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT?4, manual transmission

Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT 1978, 1979 Specs

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Malibu
Generation Malibu IV Sedan
Modification (Engine) 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1979 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 6
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5 kg/Nm, 198.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 125 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre 28.5 Hp/l
Torque 291 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 214.63 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4389 cm3 267.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 88.9 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 88.4 mm 3.48 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 1463 kg 3225.36 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 1354 mm 53.31 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 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 185/75 R14
Wheel rims size6.0J x 14