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1981 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Malibu

Modification

3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic

Body Type

Pick-up

Start of production

1981

End of production

1983

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

67 l 17.7 US gal
14.74 UK gal

Engine displacement

3752 cm³ 228.96 cu. In.

Power

110 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

230 Nm (at 2000 rpm) 169.64 lb. ft (at 2000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

1472 kg 3245.2 lbs

Length

5121 mm 201.61 in

Width

1776 mm 69.92 in

Doors

2

Seats

3

Wheel rims

6.0J x 14

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

LC3

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3752 cm³ 228.96 cu. In.

Power

110 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

230 Nm (at 2000 rpm) 169.64 lb. ft (at 2000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

95 mm 3.74 in

Piston Stroke

88.4 mm 3.48 in

Compression ratio

8.6

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

3.8 l 4.03 US qt
3.34 UK qt

Coolant

14.4 l 15.26 US qt
12.67 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5121 mm 201.61 in

Width

1776 mm 69.92 in

Height

1408 mm 55.43 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

160 mm 6.3 in

Turning diameter

13 m 42.65 ft

Approach angle

23.5 degree

Departure angle

17.5 degree

Ramp angle

14.5 degree

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

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

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1472 kg 3245.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic is made in 1981 1982 1983