Specs - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE | LS |
|---|
| Brake ABS System | | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.8 x 1.0 | 10.8 x 1.0 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | BASE | LS |
|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| Engine | BASE | LS |
|---|
| Displacement | 3.1L/191 | 3.1L/191 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 170 @ 5200 | 170 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 190 @ 4000 | 190 @ 4000 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE | LS |
|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.4 | 56.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 190.4 | 190.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 107.0 | 107.0 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.4 | 69.4 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE | LS |
|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Steering | BASE | LS |
|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.3 | 36.3 |
| Suspension | BASE | LS |
|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
| Tires | BASE | LS |
|---|
| Front Tire Size | P215/60R15 | P215/60R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R15 | P215/60R15 |
| Transmission | BASE | LS |
|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle | BASE | LS |
|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.4 | 39.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.5 | 55.5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 98.6 | 98.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.6 | 37.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.3 | 55.3 |
| Weight Information | BASE | LS |
|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3106 | 3101 |