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Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: CVT, 9 HYDRAMATIC
    • Average acceleration: 7.9 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5300 rpm
    • Average torque: 295 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1478 kg / 3259 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2153 kg / 4747 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2019 Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 535T —CVT (240 Nm)
  • Redline 550T —9 HYDRAMATIC (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 535T CVT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • Redline 550T 9 HYDRAMATIC—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 535T CVT—5600 rpm.
  • Redline 550T 9 HYDRAMATIC—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    535T Automatic CVT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    Redline 550T Automatic 9 HYDRAMATIC Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 535T
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle Redline 550T
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 HYDRAMATIC
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 1 AT, CVT, 9 Hydra-Matic
      • Average acceleration: 7.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5333 rpm
      • Average torque: 259 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1469 kg / 3239 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2144 kg / 4728 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2019 Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 1.8 —1 AT (175 Nm)
  • 1.5 —CVT (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 —9 Hydra-Matic (353 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 1 AT—5000 rpm.
  • 1.5 CVT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.0 9 Hydra-Matic—5300 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 Automatic Stepless Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    1.5 Automatic CVT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    2.0 Automatic 9 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears Stepless
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Hydra-Matic, 9 Hydra-Matic, 1 Direct drive
      • Average acceleration: 7.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5333 rpm
      • Average torque: 259 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1455 kg / 3208 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2130 kg / 4697 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2016 Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 1.5 Turbo —6 Hydra-Matic (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 Turbo —9 Hydra-Matic (353 Nm)
  • 1.8 —1 Direct drive (175 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.5 Turbo 6 Hydra-Matic—5700 rpm.
  • 2.0 Turbo 9 Hydra-Matic—5300 rpm.
  • 1.8 1 Direct drive—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.5 Turbo Automatic 6 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    2.0 Turbo Automatic 9 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    1.8 Automatic 1 Direct drive Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.5 Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Direct drive
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7 DSG, 6 DSS, EVT
      • Average acceleration: 8.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
      • Average torque: 227 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1475 kg / 3252 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2150 kg / 4741 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2016 Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 530T —7 DSG (252 Nm)
  • 535 —6 DSS (253 Nm)
  • 530H —EVT (175 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 530T 7 DSG—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535 6 DSS—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530H EVT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 530T 7 DSG—5600 rpm.
  • 535 6 DSS—6200 rpm.
  • 530H EVT—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    530T Automatic 7 DSG Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    535 Automatic 6 DSS Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    530H Automatic EVT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 530T
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DSG
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 535
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 DSS
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 530H
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears EVT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Hydra-Matic, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5900 rpm
      • Average torque: 326 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1594 kg / 3515 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2314 kg / 5102 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 2.5 —6 Hydra-Matic (252 Nm)
  • 2.0 Turbo —6 AT (400 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 6 Hydra-Matic—6300 rpm.
  • 2.0 Turbo 6 AT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 Automatic 6 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    2.0 Turbo Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 Hydra-Matic, 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 297 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1586 kg / 3497 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2306 kg / 5085 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 2.5 —6 Hydra-Matic (259 Nm)
  • 2.4 —6 AT (225 Nm)
  • 2.0 Turbo —6 AT (353 Nm)
  • 2.0 —6 MT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.4 6 AT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 6 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 6 Hydra-Matic—6300 rpm.
  • 2.4 6 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 2.0 Turbo 6 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 6 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 Automatic 6 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    2.4 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    2.0 Turbo Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6350 rpm
      • Average torque: 279 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1602 kg / 3532 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2322 kg / 5120 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 2.4i —4 AT (217 Nm)
  • 3.6i V6 24V —6 AT (340 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4i 4 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 3.6i V6 24V 6 AT—6300 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4i Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    3.6i V6 24V Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.4i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 3.6i V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 Hydra-Matic, 4 Hydra-Matic
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5733 rpm
      • Average torque: 276 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1516 kg / 3343 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2191 kg / 4831 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 2.2i 16V —4 Hydra-Matic (210 Nm)
  • 3.5i V6 12V —4 Hydra-Matic (294 Nm)
  • SS 3.9i V6 12V —4 Hydra-Matic (325 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2i 16V 4 Hydra-Matic—5600 rpm.
  • 3.5i V6 12V 4 Hydra-Matic—5800 rpm.
  • SS 3.9i V6 12V 4 Hydra-Matic—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2i 16V Automatic 4 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    3.5i V6 12V Automatic 4 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    SS 3.9i V6 12V Automatic 4 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.2i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.5i V6 12V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle SS 3.9i V6 12V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 Hydra-Matic
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5800 rpm
      • Average torque: 325 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1642 kg / 3621 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2362 kg / 5208 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • SS 3.9i V6 12V —4 Hydra-Matic (325 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • SS 3.9i V6 12V 4 Hydra-Matic—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    SS 3.9i V6 12V Automatic 4 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle SS 3.9i V6 12V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 Hydra-Matic
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 298 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1577 kg / 3477 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2297 kg / 5065 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 3.5i V6 12V —4 Hydra-Matic (298 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.5i V6 12V 4 Hydra-Matic—5400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.5i V6 12V Automatic 4 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.5i V6 12V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 Hydra-Matic, 4 Hydra-Matic
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 254 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1468 kg / 3237 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2143 kg / 4725 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 2.2i 16V —4 Hydra-Matic (210 Nm)
  • 3.5i V6 12V —4 Hydra-Matic (298 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2i 16V 4 Hydra-Matic—5600 rpm.
  • 3.5i V6 12V 4 Hydra-Matic—5400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2i 16V Automatic 4 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    3.5i V6 12V Automatic 4 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.2i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.5i V6 12V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 4 Hydra-Matic
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 227 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1397 kg / 3080 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2027 kg / 4470 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 2.4i 16V —4 AT (210 Nm)
  • 3.1i V6 —4 Hydra-Matic (244 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4i 16V 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.1i V6 4 Hydra-Matic—5200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4i 16V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    3.1i V6 Automatic 4 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.4i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.1i V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 3 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 3750 rpm
      • Average torque: 251 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1472 kg / 3246 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2147 kg / 4734 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 4.4 V8 —3 AT (278 Nm)
  • 3.8 V6 —3 AT (230 Nm)
  • 5.7 d V8 —3 AT (271 Nm)
  • 4.3 d V6 —3 AT (223 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.4 V8 3 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.8 V6 3 AT—4200 rpm.
  • 5.7 d V8 3 AT—3200 rpm.
  • 4.3 d V6 3 AT—3600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.4 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.8 V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    5.7 d V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3200 rpm. 96%
    4.3 d V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.7 d V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.3 d V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 3 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 3720 rpm
      • Average torque: 271 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1591 kg / 3508 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2311 kg / 5096 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 3.8 V6 —3 AT (257 Nm)
  • 4.3 d V6 —3 AT (223 Nm)
  • 4.4 V8 —3 AT (278 Nm)
  • 5.0 V8 —3 AT (325 Nm)
  • 5.7 d V8 —3 AT (271 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.8 V6 3 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 4.3 d V6 3 AT—3600 rpm.
  • 4.4 V8 3 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 5.0 V8 3 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 5.7 d V8 3 AT—3200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.8 V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    4.3 d V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    4.4 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    5.0 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    5.7 d V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.3 d V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.0 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.7 d V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 3 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 3650 rpm
      • Average torque: 257 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1521 kg / 3354 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2196 kg / 4842 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 3.8 V6 —3 AT (257 Nm)
  • 5.7 d V8 —3 AT (271 Nm)
  • 4.3 d V6 —3 AT (223 Nm)
  • 4.4 V8 —3 AT (278 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.8 V6 3 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 5.7 d V8 3 AT—3200 rpm.
  • 4.3 d V6 3 AT—3600 rpm.
  • 4.4 V8 3 AT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.8 V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    5.7 d V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3200 rpm. 96%
    4.3 d V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    4.4 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.7 d V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.3 d V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 3 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 3800 rpm
      • Average torque: 271 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1424 kg / 3140 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2054 kg / 4529 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1978 Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 3.3 V6 —3 AT (209 Nm)
  • 3.8 V6 —3 AT (258 Nm)
  • 5.0 V8 —3 AT (325 Nm)
  • 4.4 V8 —3 AT (291 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.3 V6 3 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.8 V6 3 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 5.0 V8 3 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 4.4 V8 3 AT—3600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.3 V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.8 V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    5.0 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    4.4 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.0 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 3 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 3880 rpm
      • Average torque: 283 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1452 kg / 3202 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2127 kg / 4690 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 3.3 V6 —3 AT (209 Nm)
  • 3.8 V6 —3 AT (237 Nm)
  • 5.0 V8 —3 AT (325 Nm)
  • 4.4 V8 —3 AT (291 Nm)
  • 5.7 V8 —3 AT (353 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.3 V6 3 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.8 V6 3 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 5.0 V8 3 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 4.4 V8 3 AT—3600 rpm.
  • 5.7 V8 3 AT—3800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.3 V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.8 V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    5.0 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    4.4 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    5.7 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.0 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 3 AT, 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 3840 rpm
      • Average torque: 283 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1525 kg / 3363 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2200 kg / 4851 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 3.8 V6 —3 AT (258 Nm)
  • 5.0 V8 —4 MT (332 Nm)
  • 5.7 V8 —3 AT (325 Nm)
  • 4.4 V8 —4 MT (292 Nm)
  • 3.3 V6 —3 AT (209 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.8 V6 3 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 5.0 V8 4 MT—3800 rpm.
  • 5.7 V8 3 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 4.4 V8 4 MT—3800 rpm.
  • 3.3 V6 3 AT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.8 V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    5.0 V8 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    5.7 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    4.4 V8 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    3.3 V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.0 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Malibu transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 3 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 3880 rpm
      • Average torque: 286 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1525 kg / 3363 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2200 kg / 4851 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in Chevrolet Malibu through generations

  • 3.3 V6 —3 AT (209 Nm)
  • 3.8 V6 —3 AT (258 Nm)
  • 5.0 V8 —3 AT (319 Nm)
  • 5.7 V8 —3 AT (353 Nm)
  • 4.4 V8 —3 AT (292 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.3 V6 3 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.8 V6 3 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 5.0 V8 3 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 5.7 V8 3 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 4.4 V8 3 AT—3800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.3 V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.8 V6 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    5.0 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    5.7 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    4.4 V8 Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.0 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%