1978 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Generation

Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup)

Modification

5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT Automatic

Body Type

Pick-up

Start of production

1978

End of production

1979

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

66 l 17.44 US gal
14.52 UK gal

Engine displacement

5001 cm³ 305.18 cu. In.

Power

160 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

319 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 235.28 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Length

5121 mm 201.61 in

Width

1826 mm 71.89 in

Doors

2

Seats

3

Wheel rims

6.0J x 14

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5001 cm³ 305.18 cu. In.

Power

160 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

319 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 235.28 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94.89 mm 3.74 in

Piston Stroke

88.39 mm 3.48 in

Compression ratio

8.4

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.24 US qt
3.52 UK qt

Length

5121 mm 201.61 in

Width

1826 mm 71.89 in

Height

1366 mm 53.78 in

Wheelbase

2974 mm 117.09 in

Front track

1486 mm 58.5 in

Rear (Back) track

1467 mm 57.76 in

Front overhang

915 mm 36.02 in

Rear overhang

1232 mm 48.5 in

Ride height

147 mm 5.79 in

Approach angle

20 degree

Departure angle

15 degree

Ramp angle

13 degree

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

- Rear

dependent spring suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

205/75 R14

Wheel rims

6.0J x 14

Luggage capacity

- Max. (seats down)

2033 l 71.79 cu ft