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2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission

Chassis Specs
Exterior
Interior

Capacities



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Powertrain / Chassis 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Type 3500 3.5L V-6 (LX9)
Displacement (cu in / cc) 213 / 3500
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 3.70 x 3.31 / 94 x 84
Block material cast iron
Cylinder head material cast aluminum
Crank material steel
Valvetrain OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Ignition system electronic direct
Fuel delivery sequential multi-port fuel injection
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 200 / 149 @ 5400
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 220 / 298 @ 3200
Recommended fuel 87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm) 6200
Exhaust system stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe
Emissions controls close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast-response O2 sensor
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined)
21 / 29 / 24

Transmission 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Type Hydra-Matic 4T45-E 4-speed automatic w/overdrive, front-wheel drive
Gear Ratios (:1)
   1st
2.96
   2nd
1.62
   3rd
1.00
   4th
0.68
Reverse
2.14
Final drive ratio
3.29:1

Chassis / Suspension 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Front independent MacPherson coil-over-strut strut (gas pressurized), coil springs, 19.5-mm stabilizer bar, full frame isolated front chassis cradle
Rear
independent 4-link design, twin-tube gas shock, dual rate (non-linear) mini block coil spring, 20-mm stabilizer bar, adjustable toe and camber
Steering type electric, power-assisted variable-speed rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio 15.9:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 3.1
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft / m) 38 / 11.6

Brakes 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Type power-assisted 4-wheel disc with anti-lock braking system and traction control with Dynamic Rear Proportioning and active wheel-speed sensors
Front rotor (diameter x thickness, in / mm) 11.65 x 1.02 / 296 x 26; vented discs
Rear rotor (diameter x thickness, in / mm) 10.63 x 0.55 / 270 x 14; solid discs
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm) front: 208 / 1344
rear: 97.9 / 631.7

Wheels and Tires 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Wheel size and type LS 16-inch x 6.5-inch aluminum, painted
LT 16-inch x 6.5-inch aluminum, machine faced
Tires P215/60R16 blackwall touring, compact spare

Exterior Dimensions 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Wheelbase (in / mm) 112.3 / 2852
Overall length (in / mm) 187.8 / 4770
Overall width (in / mm) 69.8 / 1773
Overall height (in / mm) 58.1 / 1476
Track (in / mm) Front 60 / 1524
Rear 60.2 / 1529
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm) 6.1 / 154
Curb weight (lb / kg) LS 3458 / 1569
LT 3476 / 1577
Weight distribution (% front / rear) 60 / 40

Interior Dimensions 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Seating capacity (front / rear) 2 / 3
Head room (in / mm) Front 39.4 / 1001
Rear 39.4 / 1001
Leg room (in / mm) Front 41.9 / 1064
Rear 41 / 1042
Shoulder room
(in / mm)
Front 56.7 / 1440
Rear 55.5 / 1410
Hip room (in / mm) Front 53.5 / 1359
Rear 52.4 / 1331

Capacities 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L) 106 / 3002
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L) 128.8 / 3647
Cargo volume (cu ft / L) 22.8 / 646
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg) 1000 / 454
Fuel tank (gal / L) 16.6 /63
Engine oil (qt / L) 4.5 / 4.3
Cooling system (qt / L) 13.6 / 12.9