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 Quick Test: 2008 Chevy Malibu LTZ
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, FWD | | Engine type | I-4, alum block/head | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 145.0 cu in/2384cc | | Compression ratio | 10.4:1 | | Power (SAE NET) | 169 hp @ 6400 rpm | | Torque (SAE NET) | 160 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | | Redline | 6600 rpm | | Weight to power | 20.7 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed automatic | | Axle/final | 2.89:1/2.17:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 16.4:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.7 | | Brakes, f;r | 11.7-in vented disc; 10.9-in disc, ABS | | Wheels | 6.5 x 17-in, cast aluminum | | Tires | 225/50R17 93S M+S, Hankook Optimo H725A | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 112.3 in | | Track, f/r | 59.6/60.0 in | | Length x width x height | 191.8 x 70.3 x 57.1 in | | Turning circle | 40.4 ft | | Curb weight | 3503 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 59/41 % | | Seating capacity | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 39.4/37.2 in | | Legroom, f/r | 42.2/37.6 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 55.9/53.9 in | | Cargo volume | 15.1 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 3.0 sec | | 0-40 | 4.6 | | 0-50 | 6.4 | | 0-60 | 8.8 | | 0-70 | 11.6 | | 0-80 | 15.0 | | 0-90 | 19.5 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 4.7 | | Quarter mile | 16.7 sec @ 84.3 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 116 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.81 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 28.4 sec @ 0.58 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1750 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $25,920 | | Price as tested | $26,265 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain, | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 16.3 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 22/30 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 0.78 lb/mile | | MT fuel economy | 21.5 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded regular |
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