2003 - Chevrolet - Malibu LS

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Malibu LS 1996
2. Malibu LS 2003
3. Malibu LS 2006
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Malibu LS
Production Year 2003
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2700 mm     (106,3 in)
Front Track 1524 mm     (60 in)
Rear Track 1506 mm     (59,3 in)
Length 4783 mm     (188,3 in)
Width 1775 mm     (69,9 in)
Height 1460 mm     (57,5 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 1495 kg     (3293 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %62 / %38
Fuel Capacity 62 litre   (13,6 Imp gal ,  16,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction cast iron block & cast aluminium head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3501 cc     (213,64 cu in)
Bore 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Stroke 84,07 mm     (3,31 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,12
Unitary Capacity 583,5 cc/cylinder    (35,61 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,8 : 1
Fuel System Type SMPFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 200 HP     (149,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 298 N.m     (219,9 lb.ft ,  30,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 263,7 N.m    (5400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 133,8 HP/ton    (99,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 57,1 HP/litre    (42,6 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 4A
Top Gear Ratio 0,68 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,05 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,1
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.4Li.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 276 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 230 mm
Wheels (front) 6.5 x 15
Wheels (rear) 6.5 x 15
Tyres (front) P205/60 R 15
Tyres (rear) P205/60 R 15