The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a large coupe version of a sedan model. There have been a number of Monte Carlos, based on a number of sedans, continuing to the current time. It was introduced in the 1970 model year along with a resized and similar version of the Pontiac Grand Prix. Both the Monte Carlo and Grand Prix grew in size for the 1973 model year; so much so that the Monte Carlo had the distinction of having the longest hood of any American car of the period and one of the longest ever. The Monte Carlo was Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year for 1973.
The entire line of intermediate-sized General Motors vehicles was downsized for the 1978 model year. The current Monte Carlo is a front wheel-drive sport coupe powered by GM's 3.4 or 3.8-liter V6.
From its inception, the Monte Carlo has been one of GM's biggest successes on the NASCAR racing circuit.
2006
The 2006 Monte Carlo (and companion Impala sedan) were introduced at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show. The base engine is a 3.5 L V6 producing 210 hp. The most notable news about the model, though, is the SS model's use of the Generation IV small-block V8 in a front wheel drive car for the first time: The new 5.3 L V8 will produce 303 hp. The car is 55.8 in (141.7 cm) high, 72.9 in (185.2 cm) wide, and 196.7 in (499.6 cm) long.
Engines:
- 3.9 L LZ9 V6, 240 hp (179 kW)/245 ft.lbf (332 Nm)
- 3.5 L LZE V6, 210 hp (157 kW)/220 ft.lbf (298 Nm)
- 5.3 L LS4 V8, 303 hp (226 kW)/323 ft.lbf (438 Nm) (SS)
