1978 Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic | Specifications
| Approach angle | 20° |
| Departure angle | 15° |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.45 |
| Front overhang | 915 mm |
| Front track | 1486 mm |
| Height | 1354 mm |
| Length | 4895 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.2 m |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 14° |
| Rear (Back) track | 1467 mm |
| Rear overhang | 1235 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 137 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2745 mm |
| Width | 1816 mm |
Engine specs
| Compression ratio | 8 |
| Cylinder Bore | 96.5 mm |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Engine displacement | 3791 cm3 |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine oil capacity | 4 l |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Piston Stroke | 86.4 mm |
| Power | 115 Hp @ 3800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 30.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 258 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
General information
| Body type | Coupe |
| Brand | Chevrolet |
| Doors | 2 |
| End of production | 1979 year |
| Generation | Malibu IV Sport Coupe |
| Model | Malibu |
| Modification (Engine) | 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 6 |
| Start of production | 1978 year |
Performance specs
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 12.3 kg/Hp, 81.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.5 kg/Nm, 183.1 Nm/tonne |
Space, Volume and weights
| Fuel tank capacity | 68 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1409 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum | 470 l |
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 |
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