Chevrolet Malibu / Classic (1997 - 2005)

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Layout
Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive

Powertrain
Engine
2.2 L L61 I4 (gasoline)
2.4 L LD9 I4 (gasoline)
3.1 L L82 V6 (gasoline)
3.1 L LG8 V6 (gasoline)

Transmission
4-speed 4T40-E automatic

Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 in (2,718 mm)

Length
190.4 in (4,836 mm)

Width
69.4 in (1,763 mm)

Height
56.4 in (1,433 mm)

Curb weight
3,051–3,142 lb (1,384–1,425 kg)

Years	Engine	Power	Torque
1997–1999.5	3.1 L GM 60° L82 V6	155 hp (116 kW)	185 lb⋅ft (251 N⋅m)
1999.5–2003	3.1 L GM 60° LG8 V6	170 hp (127 kW)	190 lb⋅ft (258 N⋅m)
1997–2000	2.4 L TwinCam LD9 I4	150 hp (112 kW)	155 lb⋅ft (210 N⋅m)
2004–2005	2.2 L Ecotec L61 I4	144 hp (107 kW)	155 lb⋅ft (210 N⋅m)

Chevrolet Malibu on Wikipedia

Chevrolet Classic
•FWD (front-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2198 cm3 / 134.3 cui, advertised power: 104.5 kW / 140 hp / 142 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 203 Nm / 150 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4836 mm / 190.4 in, width: 1762 mm / 69.4 in, wheelbase: 2717 mm / 107 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1376 kg / 3033 lbs
•how fast is this car ? top speed: 194 km/h (121 mph) (theoretical);
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.7 s; 0- 100 km/h 10.3 s; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.2 s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 28 mpg (U.S.), 8.4 l/100km, 33.6 mpg (imp.), 11.9 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c: 10.4 l/100km / 27.2 mpg (imp.) / 22.6 mpg (U.S.) / 9.6 km/l

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4L Twin Cam automatic
•FWD (front-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2392 cm3 / 145.7 cui, advertised power: 112 kW / 150 hp / 152 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 210 Nm / 155 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4836 mm / 190.4 in, width: 1763 mm / 69.4 in, wheelbase: 2718 mm / 107 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1384 kg / 3051 lbs
•how fast is this car ? top speed: 201 km/h (125 mph) (theoretical);
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 10.4 s; 0- 100 km/h 11 s; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.5 s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 10.8 l/100km / 26 mpg (imp.) / 21.7 mpg (U.S.) / 9.2 km/l

Chevrolet Malibu 3100 V6 SFI automatic
•FWD (front-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 3135 cm3 / 191.1 cui, advertised power: 115.5 kW / 155 hp / 157 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 251 Nm / 185 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4836 mm / 190.4 in, width: 1763 mm / 69.4 in, wheelbase: 2718 mm / 107 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1396 kg / 3077 lbs
•how fast is this car ? top speed: 203 km/h (126 mph) (theoretical);
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.8 s; 0- 100 km/h 10.3 s; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.1 s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 23 mpg (U.S.), 10.2 l/100km, 27.6 mpg (imp.), 9.8 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c: 11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mpg (imp.) / 20.5 mpg (U.S.) / 8.7 km/l

Chevrolet Malibu LS 3100 V6 SFI automatic
•FWD (front-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 3135 cm3 / 191.1 cui, advertised power: 115.5 kW / 155 hp / 157 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 251 Nm / 185 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4836 mm / 190.4 in, width: 1763 mm / 69.4 in, wheelbase: 2718 mm / 107 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1396 kg / 3077 lbs
•how fast is this car ? top speed: 203 km/h (126 mph) (theoretical);
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.8 s; 0- 100 km/h 10.3 s; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.1 s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 23 mpg (U.S.), 10.2 l/100km, 27.6 mpg (imp.), 9.8 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c: 11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mpg (imp.) / 20.5 mpg (U.S.) / 8.7 km/l