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1997 Chevrolet Malibu Base
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Overview
| Seats | 5 |
| Door Count | 4 |
| Engine | 150-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic w/OD |
| Drivetrain | |
| Combined MPG | 24 |
| Warranty | Bumper-to-Bumper, 36 mo/36,000 mi |
Colors
Exterior (9)
Interior (3)
Specifications
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
| Engine | 150-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic w/OD |
| Engine | 155-hp, 3.1-liter V-6 (regular gas) |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 DOHC 150hp |
| Engine torque | 150 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM |
| Block heater | |
| Transmission electronic control | |
| Engine horsepower | 150-hp @ 6,000RPM |
| Automatic transmission | 4 speed |
| Engine bore x stroke | 3.54" x 3.70" |
| Recommended fuel | regular unleaded |
| Battery run down protection | |
| Sequential multi-point fuel injection | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15 gal. |
| Fuel economy city | 20 mpg |
| # of valves | 16 |
| 4 speed automatic transmission | |
| Engine liters | 2.4 |
| Cylinder configuration | I-4 |
| Overdrive | |
| Transmission lock-up torque converter | |
| Stainless steel exhaust | |
| Axle ratio | 3.05 |
| Fuel economy highway | 29 mpg |
| Front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| Rear child safety locks | |
| ABS | |
| Driver front impact airbags | |
| Adjustable front head restraints | |
| Daytime running lights | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Height adjustable front seatbelts | |
| ABS brakes | |
| Immobilizer | |
| Power door locks |
| Wheelbase | 107.5" |
| Front legroom | 42.2" |
| Cruising RPM | 1 |
| Front headroom | 39.4" |
| Maximum interior cargo volume | 16.4 cu.ft. |
| Front hiproom | 52.0" |
| Rear hiproom | 52.2" |
| Engine horsepower | 150hp @ 6,000RPM |
| Engine bore x stroke | 90.0mm x 94.0mm (3.54" x 3.70") |
| Passenger volume | 98.9 cu.ft. |
| Interior cargo volume | 16.4 cu.ft. |
| Front tread | 59.0" |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5" |
| Rear headroom | 37.6" |
| Engine torque | 150 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM |
| Exterior body width | 69.4" |
| Drag coefficient | .34 |
| Turning radius | 18.2' |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0" |
| Rear legroom | 37.9" |
| Curb weight | 3,051 lbs. |
| Engine displacement | 146 cu.in. |
| Exterior length | 190.4" |
| Exterior height | 56.9" |
| Rear tread | 59.3" |
| Alloy wheels | |
| Rack and pinion steering | |
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| Front tires | 215/60SR15.0 |
| Rear tires | 215/60SR15.0 |
| Power steering | |
| Rear anti-roll bar | |
| Four wheel independent suspension |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Power door mirrors | |
| Front mud flaps | |
| Rear cargo | trunk |
| Bodyside moldings | |
| Body-color or chrome door handles | |
| Manual folding door mirrors | |
| Body-colored bumpers | |
| Front licence plate bracket | |
| Grille | body-colored |
| Body-color or chrome door mirrors | |
| Rear mud flaps |
| Passenger vanity mirror | |
| Underseat ducts | |
| Front cupholder | |
| Passenger door bin | |
| Driver door bin | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Power windows | |
| Driver vanity mirror | |
| Cruise control | |
| Air conditioning | |
| 1-touch down | |
| Covered floor storage | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Full floor console | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Passenger vanity mirror | |
| Passenger manual folding mirror | |
| Power windows | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Driver manual folding mirror | |
| Driver vanity mirror | |
| Cruise control | |
| Air conditioning | |
| 1-touch down | |
| Power rear windows | |
| Front cupholders | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Full floor console | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| 4-way power driver seat | |
| Passenger fore/aft adjustment | |
| Premium cloth upholstery | |
| Reclining passenger seat | |
| Cargo space floor | carpet |
| Max seating capacity | 5 |
| Front seats | bucket |
| Full headliner | |
| Height adjustable driver seat | |
| Cloth door panel trim | |
| Cloth upholstery | |
| Power driver seat | |
| Front bucket seats | |
| Floor mats | |
| Number of driver seat adjustments | 4 |
| Split folding rear seat | |
| Max. seating capacity of 5 | |
| Driver fore/aft adjustment | |
| Number of passenger seat adjustments | 4 |
| Rear bench seat | |
| Reclining driver seat | |
| Front center armrest | w/storage |
| Carpeted cargo space | |
| Full carpet floor covering |
| Primary monitor touchscreen | |
| AM/FM radio | |
| In-dash CD changer | |
| Radio | |
| Speakers | 4 |
| 4 speakers | |
| Seek-scan | |
| Cassette | |
| Audio theft deterrent | |
| CD player |
| Low washer fluid warning | |
| Battery warning | |
| Low fuel warning | |
| Fully automatic headlights | |
| Center high mounted stop light | |
| Front reading lights | |
| Water temp gauge | |
| Key warning | |
| Door ajar warning | |
| Low coolant warning | |
| Tinted windows | |
| Variably intermittent wipers | |
| Trip odometer | |
| Aero-composite headlamps | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Tachometer | |
| Light tinted windows | |
| Oil pressure warning |
| Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles) | 72/100,000 |
| Basic warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Major components warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Accessories warranty (months/miles) | 96/80,000 |
| Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles) | 36 /36,000 |
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