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Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible

(1972 model)

Brief specs of 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible

2-door 5-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5012 cm3 / 305.9 cu in / 305.9 cu in, 96.9 kW / 129.9 hp / 129.9 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, 312.0 N·m / 230.1 lb·ft / 230.1 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, manual 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from1972
ModelChevelle Malibu ConvertibleIssued until
SerieChevelleNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)5490 l / 193.88 cu ft / 193.88 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5016 mm / 197.5 in / 197.5 inTotal (curb) weight1577 kg / 3477 lb / 3477 lb
Width1915 mm / 75.4 in / 75.4 inDry weight
Height1344 mm / 52.9 in / 52.9 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2845 mm / 112.0 in / 112.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1521 mm / 59.9 in / 59.9 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance117 mm / 4.6 in / 4.6 inFuel capacity72 l / 15.8 UK gal / 19.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.76  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.19 m2 / 23.5 sq ft / 23.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore98.3 mm / 3.87 in / 3.87 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.19
Fuel supply1 Ro carbEngine displacement5012 cm3 / 305.9 cu in / 305.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity626.50 cm3/cylinder / 38.231 cu in/cylinder / 38.231 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio8.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power96.9 kW / 129.9 hp / 129.9 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque312.0 N·m / 230.1 lb·ft / 230.1 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)38.8 kW / 52.0 hp / 52.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output19.3 kW/l / 0.425 bhp/cu in / 0.425 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque62.2 N·m/l / 0.54 lb·ft/cu in / 0.54 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.08

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio82.4 kW/ton / 62.5 bhp/ton / 62.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ballSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock5.5Turning circle13.9 m / 45.6 ft / 45.6 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearRadius armsx, Radius arms, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible

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