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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe

The 1970 Chevelle Malibu 6 Sport Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2719. 21,100 produced.
135370K131441
6 Cyl
Engine
Sport Coupe
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3537 Chevelle Malibu
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 131441 Unit #131441

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1970
Body StyleSport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower155 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower360 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower450 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.25:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Main Bearings7
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Rated HP36.04
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/4
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower140@4000

Dimensions

Production21100
Weight3154
Width75.4
Length197.2
Rear Tread59.8
Wheelbase116
Front Tread60
Height52.8

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeE78 x 15

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Power brakes, Front disc rear drum brakes

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Astro Blue Metallic, Autumn Gold Metallic, Black Cherry Metallic, Camaro Gold Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Citrus Green Metallic, Classic Copper Metallic, Classic White, Cortez Silver Metallic, Cranberry Red, Desert Sand Metallic, Fathom Blue Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Gobi Beige, Green Mist Metallic, Misty Turquoise Metallic, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2719.00

Body

Seating5
Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.