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1999 Chevrolet Malibu Engine

The 1999 Chevrolet Malibu engine choices listed here are L82, LD9, and LG8. These are engine codes, not enough by themselves to establish horsepower, torque, fuel economy, or other ratings. The figures in a catalog table should be read as specifications for the particular engine and application shown, rather than as figures that automatically apply to every Malibu.

Engine-related specifications can differ by engine code, and equipment or configuration may also affect which figure applies. Use the code shown in the table to match a specification to the relevant engine; do not assume that a value listed for L82 also applies to LD9 or LG8. If a rating or detail is not shown in the listed facts, confirm it on the vehicle’s door jamb or in the owner’s manual.

L82 l82
Engines
LD9 ld9
Engine 2
LG8 lg8
Engine 3
  • Lowest stored torque155 lb-ft · Base 4dr Sedan
  • Highest stored torque180 lb-ft — 2 configurations tie for highest

Catalog dataManufacturer figures stored on configuration rows

L82 · l82

Catalog engines

EngineCode
L82l82
LD9ld9
LG8lg8

Configurations

ConfigurationTorque
Base 4dr Sedan155 lb-ft
LS 4dr Sedan180 lb-ft
LS Gold Edition 4dr Sedan180 lb-ft

Compare two configurations

Catalog spark plugs

Catalog year/make/model rows for 1999 Chevrolet Malibu.

Catalog engine codes and configuration engine labels do not always match. Both are shown as stored — neither is rewritten.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.