2003 Chevrolet Malibu - Specs

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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