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1997 Chevrolet Malibu - Specifications

 
4 Door Sedan Performance Specs
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 5600
Displacement 2.4L/146
Engine Order Code LD9
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 155 @ 4400
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas L4
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.63
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.13
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.96
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.68
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.42
Trans Order Code MX0
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 1.0
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 8.8 x 1.8
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.9
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.4
Tires
Rear Tire Size P215/60R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T125/70D14
Front Tire Size P215/60R15
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 4
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.94
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.60
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear MacPherson Strut
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