Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Specs

Chevrolet LogoChevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT has been in production since 1978 - 1979. Cars comes in Sedan body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 5L liters, engines produces a power of 160 Hp. The overall dimensions of the car are 4895x1816x1354 mm, and the weight is from 1467 kg.

Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT 1978 - 1979
Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT 1978 - 1979


General data

GenerationMalibu IV Sedan
Modification5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT
Start of production1978 year
End of production1979 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats6
Doors4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Performance specs

Weight-to-power ratio9.2 kg/Hp, 109.1 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power160 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre32 Hp/l
Torque319 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement5001 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore94.89 mm
Piston Stroke88.4 mm
Compression ratio8.4
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine oil capacity4.2 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 (manual transmission)4
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 size185/75 R14
Wheel rims size6.0J x 14

Dimensions

Length4895 mm
Width1816 mm
Height1354 mm
Wheelbase2745 mm
Front track1486 mm
Rear (Back) track1467 mm
Front overhang915 mm
Rear overhang1235 mm
Ride height137 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.45
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)12.2 m
Approach angle20°
Departure angle15°
Ramp angle14°

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1467 kg
Trunk (boot) space - maximum470 l
Fuel tank capacity68 l