1979 Chevrolet Malibu 2-Door Coupe
The 1979 Chevrolet Malibu coupe (1AT27).
Confidence
95%
1T27J91505608
267 cu.in. V8 125 HP (J)
Engine
2-Door Coupe
Body
Oshawa, Ontario, CAN
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1979 Chevrolet Malibu
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | T27 | Malibu |
| Engine Code | J | 267 cu.in. V8 125 HP (J) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | 1 | Oshawa, Ontario, CAN |
| Serial Number | 505608 | Unit #505608 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelMalibu
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine267 cu.in. V8 125 HP (J)
Cylinders8
Displacement267 cu.in. CID
Horsepower125 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantOshawa, Ontario, CAN
Plant Code1
Pattern SourceGM
About This Decode
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
Dimensions
Production29501
Front Tread60.5
Wheelbase117
Rear Tread60
Length206.2
Width76.5
Height53.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.17
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling11.4 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTubular and fin
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Equipment
Equipment429 cu. in. V8 engine, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, 390 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio, Power seats, Power windows, Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Red, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Grabber Blue, Grabber Green Metallic, Grabber Yellow, Gray Gold Metallic, Light Gold, Light Green, Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Blue Metallic, Medium Green Metallic, Medium Yellow Gold, Pastel Blue, White
Pricing
MSRP$2672.00
Body
Doors4
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.