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1972 - Chevrolet - Chevelle Malibu Convertible

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1. Chevelle Malibu Convertible 1972
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Chevelle Malibu Convertible
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2845 mm     (112 in)
Front Track 1524 mm     (60 in)
Rear Track 1521 mm     (59,9 in)
Length 5016 mm     (197,5 in)
Width 1915 mm     (75,4 in)
Height 1344 mm     (52,9 in)
Ground Clearance 117 mm     (4,6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1577 kg     (3473,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 72 litre   (15,8 Imp gal ,  19 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5012 cc     (305,85 cu in)
Bore 98,3 mm     (3,87 in)
Stroke 82,55 mm     (3,25 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,19
Unitary Capacity 626,5 cc/cylinder    (38,23 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 130 HP     (96,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 312 N.m     (230,3 lb.ft ,  31,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 231,4 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 82,4 HP/ton    (61,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 25,9 HP/litre    (19,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,08 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 5,5
Turning Circle Diameter 13,9 m    (45,6 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) RAx.RA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)