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 1997 Chevy Malibu - Car Of The Year
| ENGINE | | Type | 60° V-6, liquid-cooled, cast iron block, | | cast aluminum heads | | Bore x stroke, in./mm | 3.51 x 3.31/89.0 x 84.0 | | Displacement, ci/cc | 191/3136 | | Compression ratio | 9.6:1 | | Valve gear | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder | | Fuel/induction system | Sequential multipoint EFI | | Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net | 155 @ 5200 | | Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net | 185 @ 4000 | | Horsepower/liter | 50.0 | | Redline, rpm | 5500 | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded regular | | DRIVELINE | | Transmission type | 4-speed automatic | | Gear ratios | | (1st) | 2.96:1 | | (2nd) | 1.63:1 | | (3rd) | 1.00:1 | | (4th) | 0.68:1 | | Axle ratio | 2.33:1 | | Final-drive ratio | 3.42:1 | | Engine rpm, 60 mph in top gear | 2300 | | CHASSIS | | Suspension | | Front | MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Rear | Independent, tri-links, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering | | Type | Rack and pinion, power assist | | Ratio | 16.3:1 | | Turns, lock to lock | 3.0 | | Turning circle | 36.3 | | Brakes | | Front, type/dia., in. | Vented discs/10.8 | | Rear, type/dia., in. | Vented drums/8.8 | | Anti-lock | Standard | | Wheels and tires | | Wheel size, in. | 15 x 6.0 | | Wheel type/material | Cast aluminum | | Tire size | 215/60SR15 | | Tire mfr. and model | Firestone Affinity | ... >>next page |