2012 Malibu Models & Specs

Standard
Standard
Available
Available
N/A
N/A
Powertrain ECOTEC® 2.4L DOHC engine FWD 3.6L, dual-overhead-cam V6 engine FWD
Standard Engine Gas 4-Cyl Gas V6
Displacement (liters/cu. in.) 2.4L/145 3.6L/217
6-speed automatic transmission Standard N/A
6-speed automatic transmission N/A Standard
Horsepower @ RPM 169 @ 6400 252 @ 6300
Torque @ RPM 160 @ 4500 251 @ 3200
Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Axle Ratio 2.77 2.89
Battery Cold Cranking Amps 525 525
Steering/Suspension ECOTEC® 2.4L DOHC engine FWD 3.6L, dual-overhead-cam V6 engine FWD
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension 4-Link 4-Link
Turning Circle (ft.) 39.4 ft 39.4 ft
Brakes ECOTEC® 2.4L DOHC engine FWD 3.6L, dual-overhead-cam V6 engine FWD
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Yes Yes
4-Wheel ABS 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
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