| General information | |
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| Brand | Chevrolet |
| Model | Malibu |
| Generation | Malibu IV Sedan |
| Type (Engine) | 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT Automatic |
| Start of production | 1979 year |
| End of production | 1980 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 6 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.5 kg/Hp, 104.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.6 kg/Nm, 219.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 155 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 31 Hp/l |
| Torque | 325 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 239.71 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 5001 cm3 305.18 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 95 mm 3.74 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 88.4 mm 3.48 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1479 kg 3260.64 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. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.2 m 40.03 ft. |
| Approach angle | 23° |
| Departure angle | 16° |
| 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 brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.0J x 14 |
| What is the body type, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats |
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| How much power, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1979 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT Automatic? | 155 Hp, 325 Nm 239.71 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1979 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT Automatic? | 5.0 l 5001 cm3 305.18 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1979 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan Sedan 1979 5.0 V8 (155 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, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan? | 4895 mm 192.72 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan? | 1816 mm 71.5 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT Automatic? | 1479 kg 3260.64 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan? | 470 l 16.6 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (155 Hp) CAT Automatic? | 3, automatic transmission |
