Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (1977–1980)

The Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan was offered with 19 gasoline engine versions, from 94 to 165 hp, built 1977–1980.

Production years1977–1980
Body styleSedan
Doors6
Length192.7 in (4,895 mm)
Width71.5 in (1,816 mm)
Height54.2 in (1,376 mm) – 53.3 in (1,354 mm)
Fuel tank18.0 gal (68 l)

All Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
3.3 V6 (95 hp) CAT1977–1978Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)160 lb-ft (217 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.3 V6 (95 hp) CAT Automatic1977–1978Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)160 lb-ft (217 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.8 V6 (105 hp) CAT Automatic1977–1978Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)185 lb-ft (251 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
5.0 V8 (135 hp) CAT Automatic1977–1978Gasoline135 hp (99 kW)240 lb-ft (325 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
5.0 V8 (145 hp) CAT1977–1978Gasoline145 hp (107 kW)240 lb-ft (325 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.3 V6 (94 hp) CAT1978–1979Gasoline94 hp (69 kW)154 lb-ft (209 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.3 V6 (94 hp) CAT Automatic1978–1979Gasoline94 hp (69 kW)154 lb-ft (209 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.8 V6 (115 hp) CAT Automatic1978–1979Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)190 lb-ft (258 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
4.4 V8 (125 hp) CAT1978–1979Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)215 lb-ft (291 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
4.4 V8 (125 hp) CAT Automatic1978–1979Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)215 lb-ft (291 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
5.0 V8 (160 hp) CAT1978–1979Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)235 lb-ft (319 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
5.0 V8 (160 hp) CAT Automatic1978–1979Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)235 lb-ft (319 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
5.7 V8 (165 hp) CAT Automatic1978–1979Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)260 lb-ft (353 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.8 V6 (110 hp) CAT Automatic1979–1980Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)190 lb-ft (258 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.8 V6 (115 hp) CAT1979–1980Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)175 lb-ft (237 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.8 V6 (115 hp) CAT Automatic1979–1980Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)175 lb-ft (237 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
4.4 V8 (120 hp) CAT Automatic1979–1980Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)215 lb-ft (291 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
5.0 V8 (155 hp) CAT1979–1980Gasoline155 hp (114 kW)240 lb-ft (325 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
5.0 V8 (155 hp) CAT Automatic1979–1980Gasoline155 hp (114 kW)240 lb-ft (325 Nm)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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