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2002 Chevrolet Malibu - Specs

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2002 Chevrolet Malibu

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Malibu - Engine Specs
Malibu - Transmission Specs
Malibu - Chassis / Suspension
Malibu - Exterior Dimensions
Malibu - Interior Dimensions
Malibu - Capacities

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
Type 3100 V6 SFI, cast-iron block
Displacement (cu in / cc) 191 / 3129
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 3.51 x 3.31 / 89 x 84
Cylinder head material cast-aluminum
Valvetrain OHV, two valves per cylinder
Ignition system electronic direct
Fuel injection / 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
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined)
20 / 29 / 24

Transmission 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
Type 4-speed automatic w/overdrive, front-wheel drive
Gear ratios (:1):  
First 2.96
Second 1.63
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, 24-mm front stabilizer bar, full frame front chassis cradle
Rear
independent tri-link with coil-over-strut, 15-mm 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
Front rotor
(diameter x thickness, in / mm)
10.9 x 1.02 / 274 x 25
Rear drum
(diameter x thickness, in / mm)
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
Track (in / mm): Rear 59.3 / 1506
Min. ground clearance (in / mm) 5.5 / 139
Curb weight (lbs / kg) Sedan: 3053 / 1385
LS: 3080 / 1397
Weight distribution (f / r) 64 / 36

Interior Dimensions Sedan LS Sedan
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