1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sedan
The 1970 Chevelle Malibu 6 Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2685. 21,100 produced.
Confidence
95%
135690A173358
6 Cyl
Engine
Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3569 | Chevelle Malibu |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA |
| Serial Number | 173358 | Unit #173358 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1970
Body StyleSedan
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
Clutch Size9.125 inches
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Rated HP36.04
BlockCast alloy iron
Main Bearings7
Torque220@1600
Displacement230
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower140@4000
Dimensions
Production21100
Weight3178
Wheelbase116
Height53.5
Rear Tread59.8
Length201.2
Front Tread60
Width75.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeE78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentPower brakes, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAstro 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
Pricing
MSRP$2685.00
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.