2008 - 2012 Chevy Malibu 3.6L Specifications

2008 Chevy Malibu Specifications

General

Basics
Vehicle Type 4DR Sedan
BASE MSRP(US) $27,095.00
Warranty 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Power / Horsepower 252 HP @ 6300 rpm
Torque 251 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm
MPG (Economy) 17 city / 26 highway
Curb Weight 3,649 lbs
Engine:
Engine Type V6 3.6L
Cylinders 6 cylinders
Fuel Type Gasoline
Valve Configuration OHV
Displacement (ci/cc) 219 / 3600
Power / Horsepower 252 HP @ 6300 rpm
Torque 251 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity 5 quarts
Recommended Oil 5W-30
Transmission:  
Transmission Type 6-speed Automatic
Number Of Speeds 6
Wheels & Tires:  
Tire Size P225/50R18
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type Dual Disc Brakes
Technical Specifications:  
Length 191.8 in.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 Gallons
Total Seating 5 people
Drive Line:  
Driveline Type FWD/AWD
Number Of Driveline Modes 1
Lights:  
Headlight Bulb 9007

Dimensions

Measurements:
Overall Length 191.8 inches
Overall Width 70.3 inches
Overall Height 57.1 inches
Wheelbase 112.3 inches
Ground Clearance 6.1 inches
Weights:
Curb Weight 3,649 lbs
Tongue Hitch Weight 0 lbs
Max Towing Capacity 0 lbs

Chassis

Suspension:
Front Suspension Type MacPherson Strut
Front Damper Double Tube
Rear Suspension Type Multi-Link Coil Springs
Rear Damper Double Tube
Tires and Wheels:
Front Tire Size P225/50R18
Rear Tire Size P225/50R18
Front Rim Size 18"
Rear Rim Size 18"
Brakes:
Front Brake Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Dual Disc Brakes
Fuel Tank:
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.0 Gallons
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Gasoline

Engine

Engine:
Cylinder Arrangement V6
Displacement 220 ci / 3,600 cc
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Power / Horsepower 252 HP @ 6300 rpm
Torque 251 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm
Valve Train OHV
Number of Valves 24

Drivetrain

Transmission:
Transmission Type 6-Speed Automatic
Gear Ratios: 1st 4.58:1
2nd 2.96:1
3rd 1.91:1
4th 1.45:1
5th 1.00:1
6th 0.75:1
Reverse 2.94:1