Specs - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Specifications
| Brakes | LS w/1LS | LT w/0LT | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ | SS |
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| Brake ABS System | | | | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | | | | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.9 x 1.0 | 10.9 x 1.0 | 10.9 x 1.0 | 10.9 x 1.0 | 10.9 x 1.0 | 11.7 x 1.0 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | | | | 10.6 x 0.6 | 10.6 x 0.6 | 10.6 x 0.6 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | LS w/1LS | LT w/0LT | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ | SS |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Engine | LS w/1LS | LT w/0LT | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ | SS |
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| Displacement | 2.2L/134 | 2.2L/134 | 2.2L/134 | 3.5L/213 | 3.5L/213 | 3.9L/238 |
| Engine Type | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 144 @ 5600 | 144 @ 5600 | 144 @ 5600 | 201 @ 5600 | 201 @ 5600 | 240 @ 5800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 155 @ 4000 | 155 @ 4000 | 155 @ 4000 | 221 @ 3200 | 221 @ 3200 | 241 @ 2800 |
| Exterior Dimensions | LS w/1LS | LT w/0LT | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ | SS |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 57.5 | 57.5 | 57.5 | 57.5 | 57.5 | 57.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 188.3 | 188.3 | 188.3 | 188.3 | 188.3 | 188.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.9 | 69.9 | 69.9 | 69.9 | 69.9 | 69.9 |
| Fuel Tank | LS w/1LS | LT w/0LT | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ | SS |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Steering | LS w/1LS | LT w/0LT | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ | SS |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Steering Type | Electric Pwr | Electric Pwr | Electric Pwr | Electric Pwr | Electric Pwr | Hydraulic Pwr |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 | - TBD - |
| Suspension | LS w/1LS | LT w/0LT | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ | SS |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | | | | | | |
| Tires | LS w/1LS | LT w/0LT | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ | SS |
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| Front Tire Size | P205/65R15 | P215/60R16 | P215/60R16 | P215/60R16 | P225/50R17 | P225/50R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/65R15 | P215/60R16 | P215/60R16 | P215/60R16 | P225/50R17 | P225/50R18 |
| Transmission | LS w/1LS | LT w/0LT | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ | SS |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle | LS w/1LS | LT w/0LT | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ | SS |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.7 | 56.7 | 56.7 | 56.7 | 56.7 | 56.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 101.4 | 101.4 | 101.4 | 101.4 | 101.4 | 101.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 |
| Weight Information | LS w/1LS | LT w/0LT | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ | SS |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3174 | 3297 | 3297 | 3297 | 3315 | 3415 |