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| The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was introduced in mid 1969 as a 1970 model. It was Chevy's entry in the mid-size personal luxury/grand touring class. They offered luxury (by 70's standards) and performance (again, by 70's standards). These cars are powerful, and truly fun to drive. Despite their size (they had a 116' wheelbase, is 205.8 inches long, and a longer hood than a mini truck bed), they weigh no more than a Camaro or Corvette. These cars have a very good suspension. With some modern tweaking, these babies will even handle at least as good as a Mustang! |
| 1970 Monte Carlo. Easily distinguished by it's round turn signals mounted in the front bumper. RPO: 18357 Curb Weight: 3460 lbs. Base Price: $3123.00 (gee, the price only increased TENFOLD in 30 years!) Total Production: 130,657 Standard Engine: 350 2bbl. 250hp. Optional: 350 4bbl. 300hp. 400 2bbl. (small block) 265hp. 402 2bbl. 275hp. 402 2bbl. 330hp. 454 4bbl. (LS5) 360hp.(all HP figures gross) It's rumored that the LS6 454/450hp was COPO in some Monte SS' but I don't have proof of this. |
| 1971 Monte Carlo. Distinguished by rectangular turn signals in the front bumper. RPO: 13857 Curb Weight: 3488lbs. Base Price: $3416.00 Total Production: 128,600 Standard Engine: 350 2bbl. 245hp. (all HP figures gross.) Optional: 350 4bbl. 270hp. 402 4bbl. 300hp. 454 4bbl. 365hp. (detuned LS5) 454 4bbl. 425hp. (detuned LS6) This was the last Chevy motor with a factory Holley 4bbl carb. |
| 1972 Monte Carlo. Distinguished by the turn signal placement on either end of the front grille, instead of the bumper. RPO: 1H57 Curb Weight: 3506 Base Price: $3362.00 Total production: 180,819 Standard Engine: 350 2bbl. 175hp net (240hp gross) Optional: 350 4bbl. 205hp net (270hp gross) 402 4bbl. 240hp net (300hp gross) 454 4bbl. 270hp net (340hp gross) Starting with the 1973 model, although a classic in it's own right, the Monte became big and heavy (about 4000 lbs.) and horsepower dropped (down to 140hp!), due to government emissions regulations. There would not be another Monte Carlo SS untill 1983. These former powerhouses became lumbering, underpowered gas guzzlers that only served to fuel tree-hugging liberals causes. I think it's a shame, because the 1973-1977 Monte's were nice cars too! They were very successful in NASCAR. |
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| Quick Glossary HP=horsepower RPO=Regular Production Order COPO=Central Office Production Order. Very, very few cars were ordered that way. The most famous example is COPO 9560, the 1969 Camaro with the all aluminum 427 600-plus horsepower V8. |
| Gross vs. Net Horsepower Gross HP: Horsepower measured at the engine, with no external accessories running. Net HP: Horsepower measured at the wheels with all accessories attached and operating (a/c, alternator, emissions equipment, power steering ect.) |
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| Created: Feb 11, 2001 By Carmine Allocca |
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| A quick note about my handle "Phatkat". It seems to be copied alot. I've had it since 1984, when I was a DJ in New York, and has been my license plate since 1994. I just wanted to footnote that. |
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| Remember the heroes! Sept. 11, 2001 |
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| Burnin' some serious rubber!!!!!!!!!!!! |