1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sedan
The 1970 Chevelle Malibu V8 Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2775. 354,700 produced.
Confidence
95%
136690K164531
V8
Engine
Sedan
Body
Kansas City, MO
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 | 3669 | Chevelle Malibu |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, MO |
| Serial Number | 164531 | Unit #164531 |
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 Size10 inches
Displacement307
Horsepower200@4600
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque300@2400
Dimensions
Production354700
Weight3279
Front Tread60
Length201.2
Wheelbase116
Width75.4
Rear Tread59.8
Height53.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
1st Gear Ratio2.85
DriveRear wheel drive
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
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Speed control device, Power brakes, Power steering, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Power windows
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$2775.00
Body
Doors4
Seating6
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.