2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is a 303-hp 5.3-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,990 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 303 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 323 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,100 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Monte Carlo measures 196.7 inches long on a 110.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,549 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,990 ($43,511 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.3L LS4 OHV V8 |
| Displacement | 5.3 L |
| Horsepower | 303 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 323 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,100 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.78 x 3.62 in (96.0 x 92.0 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (4T65E-HD) |
| 1st Gear | 2.921 (51 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.568 (96 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1 (150 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.705 (213 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.385 |
| Final Drive | 3.29 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (91 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 17 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" |
| Wheels Rear | 18" |
| Tires Front | P235/50R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/50R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.7 in |
| Width | 72.9 in |
| Height | 55.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,549 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline