The Malibu Convertible Powerglide is a rear wheel drive convertible/cabriolet motor vehicle with a front located engine, produced by Chevrolet.
The Malibu Convertible Powerglide forms part of Chevrolet's 55-5600 model series.
The 4.6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 8 cylinder unit that develops 195 bhp (198 PS/145 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 387 N·m (285 lb·ft/39.5 kgm) at 2400 rpm.
The engine powers the wheels via a 2 speed automatic 'box.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 5/6 seater convertible/cabriolet | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2921 mm | 115 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1473 mm | 58 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1473 mm | 58 inches | |
| Length | 4925 mm | 193.9 inches | |
| Width | 1895 mm | 74.6 inches | |
| Height | 1372 mm | 54 inches | |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm | 6 inches | |
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Kerb weight | |||
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 75.8 litres | 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Chevrolet | ||
| Engine code | Turbo-Fire 283 | ||
| Cylinders | V 8 in 90° vee | ||
| Capacity | 4.6 litre 4636 cc (282.906 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 98.4 × 76.2 mm
3.87 × 3 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (gross) |
198 PS (195 bhp) (145 kW) at 4800 rpm |
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| maximum torque (gross) |
387 Nm (285 ft·lb) (39.5 kgm) at 2400 rpm |
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| Specific output (gross) |
31.4 kW/litre 42.6 ps/litre 42.1 bhp/litre 0.69 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (gross) |
83.48 Nm/litre
1.01 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 9.25:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1049 kPa (152.1 psi) | ||
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| crankshaft bearings | |||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 579.5 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
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| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
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| Maximum speed | |||
| Power-to-weight ratio | |||
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| Fuel consumption | |||
| 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 | 5.480 | ||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | 5.0J x 14 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 5.0J x 14 | ||
| Tyres front | 6.50 x 14 | ||
| Tyres rear | 6.50 x 14 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
| Front brake diameter | 241 mm | ||
| Rear brake diameter | 241 mm | ||
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| Gearbox | 2 speed automatic | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.08 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 408859 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | 5667 | ||
| Model family | 55-5600 | ||
| RAC rating | 48.0 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1964 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible Powerglide added 2015-03-13. Last modified 2020-02-02. |
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