(2003 model)
| Marque (make) | Chevrolet | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Malibu LS | Issued until | |
| Serie | Malibu | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | General Motor Company | Country | US,BR,KR,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4783 mm / 188.3 in / 188.3 in | Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1775 mm / 69.9 in / 69.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.77 |
| Height | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1495 kg / 3296 lb / 3296 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 62.0 % / 62.0 % / 62.0 % |
| Track rear | 1506 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 in | Fuel capacity | 62 l / 13.6 UK gal / 16.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | LX9 | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block; cast aluminium head | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.1 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3501 cm3 / 213.6 cu in / 213.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 583.50 cm3/cylinder / 35.607 cu in/cylinder / 35.607 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 9.8 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 149.1 kW / 202.7 hp / 202.7 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 298.0 Nm / 219.8 lbft / 219.8 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 147.1 kW / 200.0 bhp / 200.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 57.1 kW/l / 1.272 bhp/cu in / 1.272 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 85.12 Nm/l / 0.745 lbft/cu in / 0.745 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.68 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.05 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 133.78 kW/ton / 181.89 bhp/ton / 181.89 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.10 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.4Li.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 6.5 x 15 | Wheels rear | 6.5 x 15 |
| Tyres front | P205/60 R 15 | Tyres rear | P205/60 R 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 276 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in | Brake diameter rear | 230 mm / 9.1 in / 9.1 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Malibu LS
