Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Third generation · 1978–1980 · 3 model years · 3 trims
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Photo: 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in white and gray, front right by Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V8 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3.8 V6 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BAS 24, Brussels (P1170557) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau, rear right (ISWC meet, July 15, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in white and gray, front right by Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V8 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3.8 V6 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BAS 24, Brussels (P1170557) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau, rear right (ISWC meet, July 15, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | |||||
| Base · Coupe | 3.8L Chevrolet 90-degree V6 (229 CID, RPO LC3) | 115 | 175 lb-ft | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| Turbo 3.8 · Coupe | 3.8L V6 Turbo (Buick 231) | 170 | — | 3-speed automatic | — |
| 1979 | |||||
| S · Coupe | 5.0L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD |
| 1978 | |||||
| S · Coupe | 5.0L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.