1997 Chevrolet Malibu specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn
- $15,470
- 4dr Sdn LS
- $18,190
Key specs
-
4-door -
5 seats -
150.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
0 combined MPG -
190.4" length, 56.4" height -
Front Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Interior
Taupe
Pewter Gray
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas L4
- MPG
-
-
- Horsepower
-
155 hp
150 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Not Available in
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
10.8 x 1.0 in
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
- Brake Type
-
Power
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Brake ABS System
-
4-Wheel
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
525
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
103
Engine
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
155 @ 4400
- Displacement
-
2.4L/146
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
150 @ 5600
- Engine Type
-
Gas L4
- Transmission Options
-
A/T
4-Speed A/T
- MPG
-
-
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
10.6 qts
Measurements
- Passenger Volume
-
99 ft³
- Second Hip Room
-
52 in
- Trunk Volume
-
16 ft³
- Front Head Room
-
39 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
56 in
- Liftover Height
-
29 in
- Track Width, Front
-
59 in
- Wheelbase
-
107 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
69 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
55 in
- Track Width, Rear
-
59 in
- Second Head Room
-
38 in
- Height, Overall
-
56 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
6 in
- Length, Overall
-
190 in
- Front Hip Room
-
52 in
- Second Leg Room
-
38 in
- Front Leg Room
-
42 in
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
Steering
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
36 ft
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
16
- Steering Type
-
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Front
-
MacPherson Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
MacPherson Strut
Tires & Wheels
- Rear Tire Size
-
P215/60R15
- Front Tire Size
-
P215/60R15
- Spare Tire Size
-
T125/70D14
- Front Wheel Material
-
Steel
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Steel
- Rear Wheel Size
-
15 x 6 in
- Front Wheel Size
-
15 x 6 in
- Spare Wheel Size
-
15 x 4 in
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Steel
Weight & Capacity
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Base Curb Weight
-
3,051 lbs
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
15 gal
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
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