1999
CHEVROLET MALIBU
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: The Malibu, introduced in 1997 as an
all-new
model, is a contemporary,
midsize
sedan with classic styling.
The
Chevrolet Malibu provides quality
and
reliability competing with more
expensive
products, and offers maximum
interior
space with minimum exterior
size.
It's a natural fit for Chevy's
high-value
product lineup, positioned
between
the Cavalier and Lumina.
NEW FOR 1999: * Enhanced acoustic package
*
One new exterior colour (Medium
Bronzemist
Metallic)
MODELS: Malibu
(4-door sedan)
Malibu
LS (4-door sedan)
VEHICLE CLASS: Midsize Sedan
ASSEMBLY LOCATIONS:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Wilmington,
Delaware
CUSTOMER PROFILE: The Chevrolet Malibu sedan is designed
to
appeal to value-conscious buyers
(median
age of mid-30s to mid-40s) who
want
proven technology in a
contemporary,
dependable car with
optimum
roominess and features. They
want
"affordable value" in a midsize
sedan
that provides more-than-expected
qualities.
PRODUCT MILESTONES:
1996
- Media debut at the North
American
International Auto Show
in
Detroit
1997
- Launched as an all-new model;
resurrects
the Malibu name which
was
marketed by Chevrolet from
the
mid-1960s to the mid-1980s
1998
- Power sliding sunroof available
on
both models; leather seating
available
on Malibu LS; and
Chevrolet
"bowtie" replaces first
year's
Malibu "wave" logo on
centre
cap of wheels
1999
- Enhanced acoustic package
EXTERIOR FEATURES Malibu/LS
Antenna Fixed
antenna S
S
Fog Lamps Fog lights -
S
Glass Soft
Ray, tinted S
S
Mirrors Left
remote, right manual S
-
Dual
power mirrors -
S
Mouldings Body-side, body-colour
mouldings S S
Splash Guards Front and rear (dealer installed)
O O
splash
guards
Sunroof Electric
sliding, externally O O
stowed
(includes dual reading
lamps;
requires power window and
remote
keyless entry on base
sedan)
Wheels 15"
x 6" steel with bolt-on wheel S -
covers
15"
x 6" nine-spoke, aluminum O S
Wipers Variable
intermittent S
S
S - Standard Equipment.
O - Optional Equipment.
INTERIOR FEATURES Malibu/LS
Air Conditioning Manual controls S
S
Cargo Net Cargo convenience
net -
S
Cruise Control Cruise control with steering wheel -
S
controls
Defogger Zoned rear
window defogger S S
Heater Ducts Rear seat heat ducts S
S
Instrumentation Analog cluster with speedometer, S
S
tachometer,
trip odometer,
temperature
and fuel
Lighting Dome lamp
with 3-position switch, S S
glove
box, trunk, instrument panel
courtesy,
delayed entry with
theatre
dimming, and exit lighting
Inside
rearview mirror with dual - S
reading
lamps
Mats Front
and rear carpeted inserts S S
Mirrors Driver
non-illuminated visor S S
mirror
covered
Passenger
non-illuminated visor S -
mirror
- covered
Passenger
illuminated visor mirror - S
-
covered
Power Features Auxiliary 12-volt outlet S
S
Power
door locks -
S
Power
trunk release S
S
Power
windows with driver express O S
down
and passenger lockout
Radios AM-FM
stereo with seek/scan, auto- S S
reverse
music search cassette,
automatic
tone control, speed-
compensated
volume and clock
AM
FM stereo with seek/scan, CD O O
player,
TheftLock, speed-
compensated
volume, and digital
clock
AM-FM
stereo with seek/scan, CD O O
player,
remote cassette,
TheftLock,
speed-compensated
volume,
and digital clock
Radio Speakers Premium 4-speaker system S
S
Scotchgard(tm) Complete interior fabric S
S
protection
Seats Front
buckets with floor console, S S
storage,
cup holder, and driver
and
front passenger manual seat
back
recliner
With
cloth S
-
With
LS custom cloth -
S
Reclining
bucket seats with cloth O -
trim
Reclining
bucket seats with custom O -
cloth
trim, includes split folding
rear
seat and cargo net
Reclining
bucket seats with "LS" - O
custom
cloth trim
Reclining
bucket seats with - O
leather
trim (includes leather-
wrapped
steering wheel and shift
knob)
Split-folding
rear seat -
S
Seat Adjusters Manual, driver side adjuster S
-
Power,
driver seat, 6-way O
S
adjustable
Steering Wheel Tilt-Wheel(tm) adjustable steering S
S
column
S - Standard Equipment.
O - Optional Equipment.
MECHANICAL Malibu/LS
Block Heater Engine block heater S
S
Brakes Power,
front disc/rear drum S S
Engines 2.4-litre
Twin Cam L4, SFI, DOHC S -
3100
SFI V6 (includes engine oil O S
level
sensor)
Exhaust System Stainless steel S
S
Oil Level Sensor Low engine oil level sensor -
S
Steering Power-assisted
rack-and-pinion S S
Suspension Four-wheel independent
S
S
Tires P215/60R15
All-Season Touring S S
Transmission 4-speed electronically controlled
S S
automatic
with overdrive (second
gear
launch capability on V6 only)
S - Standard Equipment.
O - Optional Equipment.
SAFETY AND SECURITY Malibu/LS
Air Bags Next generation
driver and front S S
passenger
reduced-force-deployment
air
bags
Battery Battery
rundown protection S S
BTSI Brake/transmission
shift interlock S S
Child Safety Locks Rear door locks S
S
Lighting Features
automatic light control S S
and
flash-to-pass
Remote Keyless Requires optional power windows on O
S
Entry base
Malibu
Restraints Front seat belt adjustable
guide S S
loop
Rear
seat child comfort guides S S
Roadside Service 24-hour Roadside Assistance S
S
Security System PASSLock security system S
S
S - Standard Equipment.
O - Optional Equipment.
TECHNICAL PRODUCT
INFORMATION
FRAME Integral
body/frame
BODY MATERIAL Two-sided galvanized steel
on all
exterior
body panels (including roof)
SUSPENSION front Independent, MacPherson strut, aluminum
knuckles,
stabilizer bar
rear
Independent, Tri-link, stabilizer bar
BRAKES Front
disc/rear drum; (Delco ABS VI
system)
STEERING
Type Power,
rack-and-pinion
Turns 2.9
Turning Diameter 11.0 m (36.3 ft.)
WHEELS 15"
wheels (steel - base;
cast-aluminum
- LS)
TIRES P215/60R15
all-season touring
ENGINES 2.4L
"Twin Cam" L4 3.1L "3100" V6
Type DOHC,
in-line OHV, 60-degree
4-cylinder
V6
Block Cast
Iron Cast
Iron
Cylinder Head Cast Aluminum Cast
Aluminum
Bore x Stroke 90.0 x 94.0 mm 89.0
x 84.0 mm
(3.54
x 3.70") (3.51 x 3.31")
Displacement 2392 cc 3136
cc
(146
cu.in.) (191 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.6:1
Fuel Regular,
Unleaded Regular, Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential-Port Sequential-Port
Fuel
Injection Fuel Injection
Horsepower 150 hp @ 5600 rpm
150 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque 155
lb.-ft. 180 lb.-ft.
@
4400 rpm @ 3200
rpm
LAYOUT Front
engine / Front-wheel drive
TRANSMISSION 4-Speed Electronic
Automatic with
Overdrive
Gear Ratios 1st 2.96
2nd
1.63
3rd
1.00
4th
0.68
Reverse 2.13
Final Drive Ratios 3.42 (2.4L L4)
3.05
(3.1L V6)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 2718 mm (107.0")
Length 4836
mm (190.4")
Width 1763
mm ( 69.4")
Height 1433
mm ( 56.4")
Track front 1499 mm ( 59.0")
rear
1506 mm ( 59.3")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Head Room 1001/ 955 mm
(39.4/37.6" )
front/rear
Leg Room 1071/
965 mm (42.2/38.0" )
front/rear
Shoulder Room 1410/1397 mm (55.5/55.0" )
front/rear
Hip Room 1331/1331
mm (52.4/52.4" )
front/rear
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
Curb Weights 1385 kg. (3050 lb.) - Malibu
1395
kg. (3075 lb.) - Malibu LS
Fuel Tank 57.5 L (12.6
gal.)
Seating 2/3
Liftover Height 723 mm (28.5")
Trunk Volume 464 L (16.4 cu.ft.)
Interior Volume 2801 L (98.9 cu.ft.)
Towing (maximums) 2.4L - Towing not recommended
3.1L
- 455 kg. (1000 lb.)
NOTE:
Interior volume specifications do
not
include trunk volume.