1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
The 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS is a 160-hp 3.1-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,345 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 160 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Monte Carlo measures 200.7 inches long on a 107.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,239 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,345 ($36,577 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.1L (3100) OHV V6 |
| Displacement | 3.1 L |
| Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Sequential fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (4T65E) |
| 1st Gear | 2.92 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.56 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.7 |
| Reverse | 2.38 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 200.7 in |
| Width | 72.5 in |
| Height | 53.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,239 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars