2008 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeFront Wheel
Production Years for Series2008 -
Combined MPG31.00
Introduced At2007 North American International Auto Show

Engine   [Optional Engines]
Engine ConfigurationI
Cylinders4
EngineEcotec
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement2.40 L | 146.4 cu in. | 2399.5 cc.
ValvetrainDOHC
Horsepower164.00 HP (120.7 KW)
HP / Liter68.3 BHP / Liter
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol

Standard Transmission
Gears4
TransmissionAutomatic
Hydra-Matic 4T45

Optional Transmission
Gears6
TransmissionAutomatic
Hydra-Matic 6T40

Optional Transmission
Gears6
TransmissionAutomatic
Hydra-Matic 6T70

Dimensions   
Seating Capacity5
Doors4
Exterior
Length191.801 in | 4871.7 mm.
Width70.301 in | 1785.6 mm.
Height57.101 in | 1450.4 mm.
Wheelbase112.301 in | 2852.4 mm.
Front Track59.601 in | 1513.9 mm.
Rear Track60.001 in | 1524 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom39.401 in | 1000.8 mm.
Rear Headroom37.201 in | 944.9 mm.
Front Legroom42.201 in | 1071.9 mm.
Rear Legroom37.601 in | 955.1 mm.
Front Shoulder Room55.901 in | 1419.9 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room53.901 in | 1369.1 mm.
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Suspension
Suspensionfour-wheel independent: MacPherson strut front; multilink rear; direct-acting stabilizer bars

Tires / Wheels
Wheels16-in, 17-in and 18-in