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1979 Chevrolet Malibu
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation 1st Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.4 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
126 hp
Power (kW)
93 kW
Torque
292 Nm (215 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,389 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,895 mm
(192.7 in)
Width
1,816 mm
(71.5 in)
Height
1,377 mm
(54.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,746 mm
(108.1 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,486 mm
(58.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,468 mm
(57.8 in)
Turning Circle
11.3 - 12.2 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
983 mm
(38.7 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
AM
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Head Room, Rear
958 mm
(37.7 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,087 mm
(42.8 in)
Leg Room, Rear
965 mm
(38.0 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,326 mm
(52.2 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,412 mm
(55.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,455 mm
(57.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
FM
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Carpets
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Malibu
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Sedan
Variant
Malibu Standard
1978–2023
Malibu Sedan Generations
2 of 15
1st Generation 1st Facelift
1979
Year
1979
Powertrain
4.4 V8
Horsepower
126 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Sedan
2WD
Gasoline
