1997 Chevrolet Malibu

United StatesGasoline2WDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1997
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.1 V6 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
157 hp
Power (kW)
116 kW
Torque
251 Nm (185 lb-ft)
Displacement
3,135 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,836 mm (190.4 in)
Width
1,763 mm (69.4 in)
Height
1,433 mm (56.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,718 mm (107.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,501 mm (59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,506 mm (59.3 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
General Motors Platforms
N Platform (2nd Generation GMX130)

Equipment

Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
115
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Tachometer
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
465 litres

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional

Safety & Security

Other Features

Central Locking
Yes

Safety Testing

IIHS
Test Year
1999
Moderate Overlap Front
Acceptable
Head Restraints & Seats
Poor

Airbags

Frontal Airbag
  • Driver: Yes
  • Passenger: Yes
  • Rear: -

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

Awards

Motor Trend
Car of the Year
1997

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