Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Fourth generation · 1981–1988 · 8 model years · 8 trims
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Photo: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS in Silver Metallic, Front Left, 05-18-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, front right (2023 ARMCO Park Wheels of Steel Car Cruise) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Lowrider by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Monte Carlo (7606475204) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe, rear right, 07-01-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS in Silver Metallic, Front Left, 05-18-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, front right (2023 ARMCO Park Wheels of Steel Car Cruise) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Lowrider by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Monte Carlo (7606475204) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe, rear right, 07-01-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | |||||||
| LS · Coupe | 4.3L (262 cid) OHV V6, throttle-body fuel injection | 145 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 17/25 (20) | $12,744 |
| SS · Coupe | 5.0L (305 cid) L69 H.O. OHV V8 | 180 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (TH200-4R) | RWD | 15/22 (18) | $14,734 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| LS · Coupe | 4.3L (262 cid) OHV V6, throttle-body fuel injection | 145 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 17/24 (19) | $12,134 |
| SS · Coupe | 5.0L (305 cid) L69 H.O. OHV V8 | 180 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (TH200-4R) | RWD | 15/22 (18) | $14,291 |
| Aerocoupe · Coupe | 5.0L (305 cid) L69 H.O. OHV V8 | 180 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (TH200-4R) | RWD | 15/22 (18) | $15,666 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 4.3L (262 cid) OHV V6, throttle-body fuel injection | 140 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16/24 (19) | $11,069 |
| SS · Coupe | 5.0L (305 cid) L69 H.O. OHV V8 | 180 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (TH200-4R) | RWD | 15/23 (18) | $13,294 |
| LS · Coupe | 4.3L (262 cid) OHV V6, throttle-body fuel injection | 140 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16/24 (19) | $14,054 |
| Aerocoupe · Coupe | 5.0L (305 cid) L69 H.O. OHV V8 | 180 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (TH200-4R) | RWD | 15/23 (18) | $14,605 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 4.3L (262 cid) OHV V6, throttle-body fuel injection | 130 | 210 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16/24 (19) | $9,954 |
| SS · Coupe | 5.0L (305 cid) L69 H.O. OHV V8 | 180 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (TH200-4R) | RWD | 15/22 (18) | $11,794 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 3.8L (229 cid) OHV V6 | 110 | 190 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 16/22 (18) | $9,340 |
| SS · Coupe | 5.0L (305 cid) L69 H.O. OHV V8 | 180 | 225 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (TH350C) | RWD | 14/18 (15) | $11,102 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 3.8L Chevrolet 90-degree V6 (229 CID, RPO LC3) | 110 | 190 lb-ft | 3-speed Automatic | RWD | — | $8,956 |
| 5.0 V8 · Coupe | 5.0L V8 (305) | 150 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SS · Coupe | 5.0L V8 H.O. (305) | 175 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 3.8L Chevrolet 90-degree V6 (229 CID, RPO LC3) | 110 | 170 lb-ft | 3-speed Automatic | RWD | — | $8,581 |
| 4.3 V6 Diesel · Coupe | 4.3L V6 diesel | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.7 V8 Diesel · Coupe | 5.7L V8 diesel (Oldsmobile 350) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1981 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 3.8L Chevrolet 90-degree V6 (229 CID, RPO LC3) | 110 | 170 lb-ft | 3-speed Automatic | RWD | — | $8,064 |
| Turbo 3.8 · Coupe | 3.8L V6 Turbo (Buick 231) | — | — | Automatic | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 | — |
| 1987 | 3 | — |
| 1986 | 4 | — |
| 1985 | 2 | — |
| 1984 | 3 | — |
| 1983 | 2 | — |
| 1982 | 2 | — |
| 1981 | 2 | — |
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.