Chevrolet Malibu Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1970–1972) — Second Generation Restyling
The restyled second-generation Chevrolet Malibu is a full-size American sedan built around simple, durable mechanicals. Here is what its powertrains mean for everyday driving, and what to expect from the versions you are likely to encounter.
A typical Chevrolet Malibu engine here is a large-displacement 5.0 gasoline V8, offered with either a manual or an automatic gearbox. Both feed a rear-wheel-drive layout, so the manual rewards involved driving while the automatic suits relaxed cruising with less effort in traffic.
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