Chevrolet Malibu 3.8 Automatic (105 hp)

Generation 4 · 1978–1983

General

Car class
D
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1953 mm
Length
5352 mm
Height
1374 mm
Wheelbase
2946 mm
Front track
1562 mm
Rear track
1542 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
3,800 cm³
Engine power
105 hp
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Max power (kW)
77 kW
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Carburetor
Compression ratio
8
Bore
96.52 mm
Stroke
86.36 mm
Engine code
229
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
3
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Tyre size
185/75 R14
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA70.3 5x120.7 mm

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h
14.8 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
92 octane

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