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The Chevrolet Malibu LS for 1998

Chevrolet Malibu Engine Specs: The Malibu LS comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 3.1 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transaxle by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Malibu uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The Malibu is 190.40 inches long, 69.40 inches wide, and 56.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Malibu is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,670 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,338. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1998 Malibu is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.00 gallons.

The 1998 Malibu gets 29 - 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 - 23 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

The 1997 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Malibu. The 1998 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Malibu LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.