The Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible SS454 is a rear wheel drive car, with its powerplant placed in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body.
Its 7.4 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 8 cylinder unit that has an output of 285 bhp (289 PS/213 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 529 N·m (390 lb·ft/53.9 kgm) at 3200 rpm.
The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed automatic gearbox.
It weighs a quoted 1715 kg at the kerb.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2845 mm | 112 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1524 mm | 60 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1521 mm | 59.9 inches | |
| Length | 5017 mm | 197.5 inches | |
| Width | 1915 mm | 75.4 inches | |
| Height | 1344 mm | 52.9 inches | |
| Ground clearance | 117 mm | 4.6 inches | |
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1715 kg | 3781 lb | |
| Weight distribution | 56.1% front | ||
| fuel tank capacity | 72 litres | 15.8 [19] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | GM | ||
| Engine code | LS5 | ||
| Cylinders | V 8 in 90° vee | ||
| Capacity | 7.4 litre 7446 cc (454.383 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 108 × 101.6 mm
4.25 × 4 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (Net) |
289 PS (285 bhp) (213 kW) at 4000 rpm |
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| maximum torque (Net) |
529 Nm (390 ft·lb) (53.9 kgm) at 3200 rpm |
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| Specific output (Net) |
28.5 kW/litre 38.8 ps/litre 38.3 bhp/litre 0.63 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (Net) |
71.04 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | ||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 8.5:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Rochester 7041201 carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 892.8 kPa (129.5 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 930.75 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | |||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
| Acceleration 0-60mph | |||
| Acceleration 0-100km/h | |||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
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| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | |||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 168.49 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 123.92 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 166.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 8.07 kg/kW 13.48 lb/bhp |
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| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
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| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
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| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | longitudinal | ||
| Drive wheels | rear wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | |||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | 7 x 15 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 7 x 15 | ||
| Tyres front | F60 x 15 | ||
| Tyres rear | F60 x 15 | ||
| Brakes F/R | VeDi/Dr-S | ||
| Front brake diameter | 279 mm | ||
| Rear brake diameter | 241 mm | ||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 3 speed automatic | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.31 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 238128 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | 13667 | ||
| RAC rating | 57.9 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible SS454 Automatic (1971) added 2011-03-15. Last modified 2020-02-02. |
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