Chevrolet Malibu 3.0 Sedan USA 7.4 AT Chevelle Malibu Classic, Configuration
| Volume | 7.4 l |
| Power | 235 hp |
| Consumption | 23.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 130 mm |
| Trunk volume | 433 l |
| Front tires | G78-14 |
| Rear tires | G78-14 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | November 1973 — October 1974 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Automatic 3 |
| Engine capacity | 7,443 cm³ |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 9.60 With |
| Maximum speed | 205 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 130 mm |
| Country of assembly | USA |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Other
| Additionally | vertical double headlights dual exhaust system |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Immobilizer |
Motorist emergency kit
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 5,342 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,946 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,367 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 6.550 m |
| Front track width | 1,562 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,542 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,965 kg |
| Specific gravity | 8.36 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 83 l |
| Trunk volume | 433 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.46 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 8-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 235 hp |
| Maximum power | 173 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 4,000 |
| Maximum torque | 490.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 50.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 2,800 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 8.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 108.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 101.600 mm |
| Additional engine information | OHV, Rochester 4-barrel carburetor |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 30.00 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 16.50 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 23.60 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Adaptive power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 2.4800 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.4800 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 2.0770 |
| Main gear | 2.7300 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Dependent, on trailing arms |
| Rear stabilizer | |
| Sports suspension |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 14X6J |
| Rear discs | 14X6J |
| Front discs (optional) | NULL |
| Rear discs (optional) | NULL |
Tires
| Front wheels | G78-14 |
| Rear wheels | G78-14 |
| Front wheels (optional) | NULL |
| Rear wheels (optional) | NULL |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Parking brake | Foot |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Additional brake light |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Doors
| Chrome door handles | |
| Door handles in body color |
Windows and driver visibility
| Factory tint | |
| Heated rear window |
Roof
| Adjustable sunroof | |
| Hardtop |
Additional exterior elements
| Bumpers | Chrome bumper protection |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Tachometer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Decorative finishing | wooden inserts |
| Rugs |
Seats
| Adjusting the front seats | In 6 directions |
| Second row of seats | folds, the back is indivisible |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Rear armrest divider | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Adjusting the height of the driver's seat | |
| Front sofa | |
| Headrests | 2 |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Remote key (remote key) | |
| Electric windows |
Additional interior equipment
| Smoker package |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Three-point seat belt | |
| Seat belt tensioner | |
| Seat belt retainer |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) |
Child safety
| Child seat anchors |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | ? |
| Climate control |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Additional audio equipment | Audio preparation |
| Additional audio equipment (optional) | 4 speakers |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror | |
| Mirrors with sun visors |