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Chevrolet Malibu El Camino Mk5 Facelift (1981–1983) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 4 1977 - 1983 El Camino Mk5 Station Wagon Estate
Chevrolet Malibu
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Chevrolet Malibu El Camino Mk5 Facelift overview

The Chevrolet Malibu (El Camino Mk5 Facelift) is the 4th generation of the Malibu, built from 1981 to 1983. It is offered as a Station Wagon Estate with 5 engines (diesel, petrol), from 85 HP to 145 HP. The 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic [/chevrolet-malibu-iv-wagon-facelift-1981-3.8-v6-110hp-cat-automatic-31555] is 4911 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Chevrolet Malibu have?

The Chevrolet Malibu (El Camino Mk5 Facelift) has 85 HP to 145 HP, depending on the engine: 4.3 Oldsmobile (85 HP), 5.7 Oldsmobile (105 HP), 3.8 Buickv6 (110 HP), 4.4 Smallblock (115 HP), 5.0 Smallblock (145 HP).

What engines are available for the Chevrolet Malibu?

The Chevrolet Malibu is available with 5 engines: 4.3 Oldsmobile (85 HP, diesel), 5.7 Oldsmobile (105 HP, diesel), 3.8 Buickv6 (110 HP, petrol), 4.4 Smallblock (115 HP, petrol), 5.0 Smallblock (145 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet Malibu?

The Chevrolet Malibu is 4911 mm long, 1826 mm wide, 1418 mm tall, with a 2745 mm wheelbase.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon facelift
Year 1981–1983
Platform GM G-Body
Variant 3.8 V6 (110 Hp) CAT Automatic [/chevrolet-malibu-iv-wagon-facelift-1981-3.8-v6-110hp-cat-automatic-31555]
Body type Station Wagon Estate
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 6
Doors 5

Power & torque

Power 110 HP
Power @ max rpm 3800 rpm
Torque 257 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 1600 rpm

Engine

Engine code LC3
Displacement 3785 cc
Cylinders 6
Configuration V Engine
Bore 96.5 mm
Stroke 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 8
Valves per cylinder 2
Injection system carburettor
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Valvetrain ohv
Oil capacity 3.8 L
Coolant 11.8 L
Engine layout Front Longitudinal

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type Torque Converter
Gears 3
Gearbox code thm200
Gearbox manufacturer gm

Dimensions

Length 4911 mm
Width 1826 mm
Height 1418 mm
Wheelbase 2745 mm
Front track 1486 mm
Rear track 1467 mm
Boot space 1131 – 2050 L
Ground clearance 158 mm
Turning circle 13.0 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1515 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel tank 69.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson With Coil Spring And Anti Roll Bar
Rear suspension Dependent Spring Suspension Transverse Stabilizer Trailing Arm
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes drum
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Tire size 195/75 R14
Wheel rims 6.0J x 14

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 13.8 kg/Hp, 72.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 5.9 kg/Nm, 169.6 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 1981
End Of Production 1983
Front Overhang 915
Rear Overhang 1251

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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