What is the Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The Monte Carlo is a two-door Chevrolet coupe, designed as a comfortable personal car. Its identity also became closely associated with stock-car racing, including NASCAR.
Monte Carlo generations
The fourth generation used the G-body platform and ran from 1984 to 1988. After a break, the fifth generation returned on the W-body platform for 1995–1999, followed by the sixth generation from 2000 to 2007. The later generations brought the Monte Carlo into a front-wheel-drive era.
Engines and power
In the United States, engine sizes ranged from 3.1 to 5.7 litres across petrol, diesel and flex-fuel E85 versions. The Canadian range ran from 3.1 to 5.3 litres and included petrol and E85.
How economical is the Monte Carlo?
The US EPA figures cover 1984–2007. The lowest combined consumption listed is 10.7 L/100 km, and the best combined rating is 22 MPG. Canadian figures cover 1995–2007, with a lowest consumption of 10.4 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. Test procedures differ between the EPA in the US and NRCan in Canada, so results are best considered within each market.
Questions and answers
Was the Monte Carlo always rear-wheel drive?
No. The fourth generation used the G-body platform, while the fifth and sixth used W-body. The later W-body generations were front-wheel drive.
What engine sizes were available in the US?
The US range ran from 3.1 to 5.7 litres, with petrol, diesel and flex-fuel E85 versions.
What is the Monte Carlo’s best combined EPA rating?
Its best combined EPA rating is 22 MPG.
