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1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupe

The 1975 Chevelle Malibu Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3407. 41,726 produced.
1C37H5B444927
350 cu.in. V8 145 HP (H)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code C37 Chevelle Malibu
Engine Code H 350 cu.in. V8 145 HP (H)
Year Code 5 1975
Plant Code B Baltimore, MD
Serial Number 444927 Unit #444927

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1975
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine350 cu.in. V8 145 HP (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower145 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantBaltimore, MD
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

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

Production41726
Weight3762
Wheelbase116
Length205.3
Front Tread61.5
Height53.1
Width76.6
Rear Tread60.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4.25
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio2.73
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
1st Gear Ratio2.85
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeFR78 x 15B

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity22
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 17 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Fuel TypeUnleaded
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Power seats, Power windows, 400 cu. in. V8 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Antique White, Black, Bright Blue Metallic, BrightYellow, Bronze Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Cream Beige, Dark. Brown Metallic, Dark. Green Metallic, Dark. Red Metallic, Dark. Sandstone Metallic, Light Gray, Light Green Metallic, Light Red, Light Saddle Metallic, Medium Blue, Medium Gray Metallic, Medium Green, Medium Orange Metallic, Medium Red, Midnight Blue Metallic, Orange Metallic, Sandstone, Silver Blue Metallic, Silver Metallic

Pricing

MSRP$3948.00

Body

Seating6
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.