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1981 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic

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Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1981, 1982, 1983

What is the body type, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1981 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?85 Hp, 223 Nm
164.48 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1981 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?4.3 l
4293 cm3
261.97 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 Chevrolet 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) Sedan 1981 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?4895 mm
192.72 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?1837 mm
72.32 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?1481 kg
3265.05 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan?469 l
16.56 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983 Specs

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Malibu
Generation Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)
Modification (Engine) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 6
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Diesel
Weight-to-power ratio 17.4 kg/Hp, 57.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.6 kg/Nm, 150.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 85 Hp @ 3600 rpm.
Power per litre 19.8 Hp/l
Torque 223 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 164.48 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code LT6
Engine displacement 4293 cm3 261.97 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 103.05 mm 4.06 in.
Piston Stroke 85.98 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio 22.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 13.8 l 14.58 US qt | 12.14 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1481 kg 3265.05 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 469 l 16.56 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 69 l 18.23 US gal | 15.18 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4895 mm 192.72 in.
Width 1837 mm 72.32 in.
Height 1414 mm 55.67 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) 153 mm 6.02 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.2 m 40.03 ft.
Approach angle 23.3°
Departure angle 16.5°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 15.4°
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 185/75 R14
Wheel rims size6.0J x 14