1998 Chevrolet Malibu specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Camel
Pewter Gray
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Midsize |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 4 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 105 |
| Engine Type | Gas L4 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/146 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 150 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 155 @ 4400 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 32 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 345.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 480.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.96 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.68 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.13 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.42 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.8 x 1.0 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.0 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.4 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.3 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P215/60R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/70D15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3051 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 98.9 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.4 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.9 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.5 in |
| Front Hip Room | 52.0 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.6 in |
| Second Leg Room | 38.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.3 in |
| Second Hip Room | 52.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 in |
| Length, Overall | 190.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.4 in |
| Height, Overall | 56.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.3 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Liftover Height | 28.5 in |
| Trunk Volume | 16.4 ft³ |
| ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock, dual front coaxial/dual rear extended range speakers | Standard |
| Storage bin-inc: retractable cupholder, lighter, ashtray | Standard |
| Underhood blanket insulation | Standard |
| Battery rundown protection | Standard |
| Front/rear body-color fascias | Standard |
| P215/60R15 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| PASS-Lock II theft deterrent system | Standard |
| Trunk dome light | Standard |
| Seat belts w/front adjustable guide loops | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| 2.4L (146) Twin Cam SFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine | Standard |
| Analog gauge pkg-inc: tachometer, coolant, trip odometer, fuel, speedometer | Standard |
| Base coat/clear coat paint | Standard |
| Dual visor mirrors w/map straps | Standard |
| 3.42 axle ratio | Standard |
| Argent color grille | Standard |
| 4-wheel independent suspension system | Standard |
| Pwr steering | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Scotchgard fabric protector-inc: seats, door trim, floor covering | Standard |
| Auxiliary pwr outlet | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Front license plate mounting provision | Standard |
| Tilt-wheel steering | Standard |
| City 23/hwy 32 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Daytime running lights w/auto light control | Standard |
| 15 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Warning lamps-inc: low coolant, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger "Next Generation" air bags | Standard |
| Child security rear door locks | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Body-color body-side moldings | Standard |
| Rear seat heat ducts | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Lighting-inc: dome, under dash, glove box, trunk | Standard |
| Front door map pockets | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 29 (3.1L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Electric trunk release | Standard |
| Delayed entry/exit lighting w/theatre dimming | Standard |
| Headlamps w/reflector optics & flash-to-pass feature | Standard |
| Cloth reclining bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Rear child seat comfort guides | Standard |
| 15" steel wheels w/full bolt-on wheel covers | Standard |
| Dual body-color mirrors (LH remote/RH manual) | Standard |
| Covered center console w/integral armrest | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
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