Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic Specs

Chevrolet LogoChevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic has been in production since 1981 - 1983. Cars comes in Station wagon (estate) body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 5L liters, engines produces a power of 145 Hp. The overall dimensions of the car are 4911x1826x1418 mm, and the weight is from 1600 kg.

Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic 1981 - 1983
Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic 1981 - 1983


General data

GenerationMalibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981)
Modification5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic
Start of production1981 year
End of production1983 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats6
Doors5
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelLG4

Performance specs

Weight-to-power ratio11 kg/Hp, 90.6 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power145 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre29 Hp/l
Torque325 Nm @ 1600 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4998 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore95 mm
Piston Stroke88.4 mm
Compression ratio8.6
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine oil capacity3.8 l
Coolant15.7 l

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission)3
Front suspensionIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspensiondependent spring suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size195/75 R14
Wheel rims size6.0J x 14

Dimensions

Length4911 mm
Width1826 mm
Height1418 mm
Wheelbase2745 mm
Front track1486 mm
Rear (Back) track1467 mm
Front overhang915 mm
Rear overhang1251 mm
Ride height158 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)13.0 m
Approach angle23.5°
Departure angle16.7°
Ramp angle15.6°

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1600 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum1131 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum2050 l
Fuel tank capacity67 l