1978 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Unit Steel |
| Production Years for Series | 1978 - 1983 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 305.00 CU IN. | 4999 cc. | 5 L. |
| Valves | 16 valves. 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 130.00 BHP (95.7 KW) @ 4000.00 RPM |
| Torque | 230.00 Ft-Lbs (311.9 NM) @ 2400.00 RPM |
| HP / Liter | 26.0 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Transmission Information | |
| Gears | 3 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Final Drive | 3.08:1 |
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