we had an 08 malibu rental car that had a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine and I had it up to 135mph
4.9 hrs @ 70 mph
109 mph.
116 mph.
101 mph.
If your 2006 Malibu will not go over 40 mph it may be stuck in "limp home mode." You will need to have the car checked out by a mechanic.
Torque converter going bad
6 cylinder 94 mph
8 cylinder 100 mph
8 cylinder 116 mph
Yes, almost any car can get to 70 mph in 1500 feet.
4 cylinder 107 hp 111 mph
110 HP, manual 3 speed, 102 mph.110 HP, automatic 3 speed, 99 mph.