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Malibu
1998 Chevrolet Malibu
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
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Vehicle Details
Year
1998
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
Malibu
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Malibu Standard
1978–2023
Malibu Sedan Generations
6 of 15
2nd Generation
1997–1999
Year
1998
Powertrain
3.1 V6 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
157 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
2WD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline