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2003 Chevrolet Malibu Specs
| Model
Lineup |
Engine |
Transmission |
| 3100
3.1L V6 |
4-spd
electronic auto
(Hydra-Matic 4T40-E) |
| Malibu |
Standard |
Standard |
| Malibu LS |
Standard |
Standard |
| Engine |
2003
Chevrolet Malibu |
| Type |
3100 3.1L V6 (LG8) |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): |
191 / 3129 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm) |
3.51 x 3.31 / 89 x 84 |
| Block material |
cast iron |
| Cylinder head material |
cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain |
OHV, two valves per cylinder |
| Ignition system |
electronic direct |
| Fuel delivery |
sequential fuel injection |
| Compression ratio |
9.6:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) |
170 / 112 @ 5200 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) |
190 / 244 @ 4000 |
| Recommended fuel |
87 octane |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm) |
6000 |
| Exhaust system |
stainless steel with
aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe |
| Emissions controls |
evaporative system, catalytic
converter, positive crankcase ventilation, exhaust
gas recirculation |
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined) |
20 / 29 / 24 |
| Transmission |
2003
Chevrolet Malibu |
| Type |
Hydra-Matic
4T40-E
4-speed automatic w/overdrive, front-wheel drive |
| Gear ratios (:1): |
|
| First |
2.96 |
| Second |
1.62 |
| Third |
1.00 |
| Fourth |
0.68 |
| Reverse |
2.14 |
| Final drive ratio |
3.05:1 |
| Chassis
/ Suspension |
2003
Chevrolet Malibu |
| Front |
independent MacPherson coil-over-strut
suspension,
24mm front stabilizer bar, full frame front chassis
cradle
|
| Rear |
independent tri-link with coil-over-strut,
15mm stabilizer bar
|
| Steering |
power
rack-and-pinion for all models |
| Ratio |
14.7:1 |
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock |
2.9 |
| Turning circle, curb to curb (ft / m) |
36.3 / 11.1 |
| Brakes |
2003
Chevrolet Malibu |
| Type |
front
disc, rear drum, four-wheel,
ABS optional on base, standard on LS |
| Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm) |
front: 10.9 x 1.02 /
274 x 25 |
| rear 8.8 x 1.8 / 224
x 45 |
| Total swept area (sq in
/ sq cm) |
front:
208.3 / 1344 |
| rear:
97.9 / 631.7 |
| Wheels |
Sedan |
LS
Sedan |
| Standard wheels |
15-inch
x 6-inch bolt on full wheel cover |
15-inch
x 6-inch aluminum wheel |
| Available wheel |
15-inch
x 6-inch aluminum wheel |
- |
| Standard tire |
P215/60R-15
blackwall touring tires, compact spare tire |
P215/60R-15
blackwall touring tires, compact spare tire |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2003
Chevrolet Malibu |
| Wheelbase (in / mm) |
107
/ 2717 |
| Overall length (in / mm) |
190.4 / 4836 |
| Overall width (in / mm) |
69.4
/ 1762 |
| Overall height (in / mm) |
56.2 / 1427 |
| Track (in / mm) |
front: 59 / 1498 |
| rear: 59.3 / 1506 |
| Minimum ground clearance (in / mm) |
5.5 / 139 |
| Curb weight (lbs / kg) |
Sedan: 3106 / 1409 |
| LS: 3101 / 1407 |
| Weight distribution (% front / rear) |
63 / 37 |
| Interior
Dimensions |
Front |
Rear |
| Seating capacity |
2 |
3 |
| Head room (in / mm) |
39.4
/ 1000 |
37.6
/ 955 |
| Leg room (in / mm) |
41.9
/ 1074 |
38 /
965 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm) |
55.5 / 1409 |
55.3 / 1418 |
| Hip room (in / mm) |
52 /
1333 |
52 /
1333 |
| Capacities |
2003
Chevrolet Malibu |
| EPA passenger volume
(cu ft / liters) |
98.6
/ 2792 |
| EPA interior volume (cu ft / liters) |
115 / 3256.5 |
| Cargo volume (cu ft / liters) |
17.3
/ 438 |
| Trailer towing (max lbs / kg) |
1000 / 454 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gals / liters) |
14.1 / 54 |
| Engine oil (qts / liters) |
4.5 / 4.3 |
| Engine coolant (qts / liters) |
13.6 / 12.9 |
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