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1978 5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT

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

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Model

Malibu

Modification

5.0 V8 (160 Hp) CAT

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1978

End of production

1979

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

68 l 17.96 US gal
14.96 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

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1464 kg 3227.6 lbs

Length

4895 mm 192.72 in

Width

1816 mm 71.5 in

Doors

2

Seats

6

Wheel rims

6.0J x 14

PERFORMANCE

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.45

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

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

88.4 mm 3.48 in

Compression ratio

8.4

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.2 l 4.45 US qt
3.7 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4895 mm 192.72 in

Width

1816 mm 71.5 in

Height

1354 mm 53.31 in

Wheelbase

2745 mm 108.07 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

1235 mm 48.62 in

Ride height

137 mm 5.39 in

Turning diameter

12.2 m 40.03 ft

Approach angle

20 degree

Departure angle

15 degree

Ramp angle

14 degree

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

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

185/75 R14

Wheel rims

6.0J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1464 kg 3227.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. (seats down)

470 l 16.6 cu ft

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