1981 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic | Specifications
| Body type | Sedan |
| Brand | Chevrolet |
| Doors | 4 |
| End of production | 1983 year |
| Generation | Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) |
| Model | Malibu |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 6 |
| Start of production | 1981 year |
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 3 gears, automatic transmission |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Rear suspension | dependent spring suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.0J x 14 |
Engine specs
| Compression ratio | 22.5 |
| Coolant | 13.8 l |
| Cylinder Bore | 103.05 mm |
| Engine Model/Code | LT6 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Engine displacement | 4293 cm3 |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine oil capacity | 6 l |
| Fuel injection system | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Piston Stroke | 85.98 mm |
| Power | 85 Hp @ 3600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 19.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 223 Nm @ 1600 rpm. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
Dimensions
| Approach angle | 23.3° |
| Departure angle | 16.5° |
| Front overhang | 915 mm |
| Front track | 1486 mm |
| Height | 1414 mm |
| Length | 4895 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.2 m |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 15.4° |
| Rear (Back) track | 1467 mm |
| Rear overhang | 1235 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 153 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2745 mm |
| Width | 1837 mm |
Space, Volume and weights
| Fuel tank capacity | 69 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1481 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum | 469 l |
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 |
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