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Chevrolet Monte Carlo I

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4 versions · 4 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
5.7 V8 Turbo-Fire (165 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 165 KM 1972–1973
5.7 V8 Turbo-Fire (175 KM) Hydra-matic Selected Gasoline 175 KM 1972–1973
6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 KM) Hydra-matic Selected Gasoline 240 KM 1972–1973
7.4 V8 Turbo-Jet (270 KM) Hydra-matic Selected Gasoline 270 KM 1972–1973

Selected engine version

5.7 V8 Turbo-Fire (165 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1972–1973

Engine power
165 KM
Torque
380 Nm
Engine displacement
5,735 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Monte Carlo
Version
Monte Carlo I
Engine
5.7 V8 Turbo-Fire (165 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1972
End of production
1973
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5735 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
15.1 l
Power
165 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
380 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Maximum trunk capacity
365 l
Curb weight
1524 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5245 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1344 mm
Wheelbase
2946 mm
Front track
1532 mm
Rear track
1506 mm
Ground clearance
119 mm
Turning circle
12.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Solid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.7 V8 Turbo-Fire (175 KM) Hydra-matic

Gasoline · 1972–1973

Engine power
175 KM
Torque
380 Nm
Engine displacement
5,735 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Monte Carlo
Version
Monte Carlo I
Engine
5.7 V8 Turbo-Fire (175 KM) Hydra-matic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1972
End of production
1973
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5735 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
15.1 l
Power
175 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
380 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Maximum trunk capacity
365 l
Curb weight
1634 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5245 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1344 mm
Wheelbase
2946 mm
Front track
1532 mm
Rear track
1506 mm
Ground clearance
119 mm
Turning circle
12.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Type of automatic gearbox
TurboHydra-matic
Front suspension
Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Solid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 KM) Hydra-matic

Gasoline · 1972–1973

Engine power
240 KM
Torque
468 Nm
Engine displacement
6,588 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Monte Carlo
Version
Monte Carlo I
Engine
6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 KM) Hydra-matic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1972
End of production
1973
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6588 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
104.8 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
18.9 l
Power
240 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
468 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Maximum trunk capacity
365 l
Curb weight
1634 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5245 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1344 mm
Wheelbase
2946 mm
Front track
1532 mm
Rear track
1506 mm
Ground clearance
119 mm
Turning circle
12.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Type of automatic gearbox
TurboHydra-matic
Front suspension
Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Solid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

7.4 V8 Turbo-Jet (270 KM) Hydra-matic

Gasoline · 1972–1973

Engine power
270 KM
Torque
529 Nm
Engine displacement
7,440 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Monte Carlo
Version
Monte Carlo I
Engine
7.4 V8 Turbo-Jet (270 KM) Hydra-matic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1972
End of production
1973
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
7440 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
107.98 mm
Piston stroke
101.6 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
21.8 l
Power
270 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
529 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Maximum trunk capacity
365 l
Curb weight
1634 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5245 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1344 mm
Wheelbase
2946 mm
Front track
1532 mm
Rear track
1506 mm
Ground clearance
119 mm
Turning circle
12.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Type of automatic gearbox
TurboHydra-matic
Front suspension
Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Solid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
no