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First used as an upper trim level on the Chevrolet Chevelle in 1964 (shown above), the Malibu name is celebrating its 50th birthday for the 2014 model year. In that time, the Malibu has certainly gone through plenty of changes including eight different generations and a 14-year hiatus from 1983 to 1997.

Though not the kind of celebration Chevy was probably hoping for, the Malibu received an emergency refresh for 2014 bringing a slightly updated exterior as well as more interior space, more engine power and better fuel economy. Chevy issued a press release to track the changes of the Malibu over its 50 years and numerous designs, and more interestingly, it put together a side-by-side comparison for the 1964 and 2014 model years.

Back in '64, the 2,870-pound, body-on-frame Malibu was powered by a carbureted 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine producing 120 horsepower; a two-speed automatic transmission was optional. For model-year, 2014 the Malibu weighs in at almost 3,400 pounds and uses a 196-horsepower, direct-injected 2.5-liter four-cylinder as its powerplant. Be sure to check out the full gallery and Chevy's press release, which is posted below, for more details about the Malibu's first 50 years. Or look through our classic Malibu gallery, to see the car through the years.Continue reading Chevy Malibu turns 50

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