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Malibu
1981 Chevrolet Malibu
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation 3rd Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Sport Coupé 3.8 V6 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
112 hp
Power (kW)
82 kW
Torque
258 Nm (190 lb-ft)
Displacement
3,751 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Rear-view Mirror
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
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Other Equipment
Antenna
Whip
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
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
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Malibu
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Malibu Standard
1978–1981
Malibu Coupe Generations
4 of 4
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1st Generation 3rd Facelift
1981
Year
1981
Powertrain
Sport Coupé 3.8 V6 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
112 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Gasoline
