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2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4DR Sedan

LS 4dr Sedan

$22,110 MSRP
2.4l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.9 sec

0-60 mph

16.3 sec

@ 85 mph

Horsepower • Torque
169 hp

Power

160 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,415 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Malibu

Trim:

LS 4DR Sedan

Style:

LS 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$22,110

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,415 lbs

Length:

191.8 in.

Width:

70.3 in.

Height:

57.1 in.

Wheelbase:

112.3 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.34

MPG:

22 city / 33 hwy

Fuel:

16 gal. / 448 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

169 hp @ 6,400 rpm

Torque:

160 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm

Engine:

2.4l I-4

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.40 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,200 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.9 sec

0-60 mph:

8.27 sec

0-100 mph:

23.83 sec

Top Speed:

129 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.44 sec @ 67.1 mph

¼ mile:

16.28 sec @ 84.5 mph

½ mile:

25.74 sec @ 101.9 mph

1 mile:

41.95 sec @ 118.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P215/55SR17

Rear Tires:

P215/55SR17

Tire Compound:

Touring All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.89

Gear Ratios

1: 4.58

2: 2.96

3: 1.91

4: 1.44

5: 1

6: 0.74

R: 2.94

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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