Chevrolet Monte Carlo W-body
Fifth generation · 1995–1999 · 5 model years · 2 trims
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Photo: 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 in Dark Carmine Red Metallic, front left, 2-7-2021 by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 95-99 Monte Carlo LS by Taxiguy57, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 in Dark Carmine Red Metallic, rear right, 2-7-2021 by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1994 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brickyard 400 Pace Car (48140526068) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 97 Monte Carlo Interior by Taxiguy57, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 in Dark Carmine Red Metallic, front left, 2-7-2021 by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 95-99 Monte Carlo LS by Taxiguy57, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 in Dark Carmine Red Metallic, rear right, 2-7-2021 by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brickyard 400 Pace Car (48140526068) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 97 Monte Carlo Interior by Taxiguy57, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | |||||||
| LS · Coupe | 3.1L (3100) OHV V6 | 160 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (4T65E) | FWD | 17/26 (21) | $19,070 |
| Z34 · Coupe | 3.8L (3800 Series II) L36 OHV V6 | 200 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (4T65E) | FWD | 17/27 (21) | $21,095 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| LS · Coupe | 3.1L (3100) OHV V6 | 160 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (4T65E) | FWD | 17/27 (21) | $18,345 |
| Z34 · Coupe | 3.8L (3800 Series II) L36 OHV V6 | 200 | 225 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (4T65E) | FWD | 17/27 (21) | $20,845 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| LS · Coupe | 3.1L (3100) OHV V6 | 160 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (4T65E) | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $17,995 |
| Z34 · Coupe | 3.4L LQ1 DOHC V6 | 215 | 220 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (4T65E) | FWD | 15/24 (18) | $20,495 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| LS · Coupe | 3.1L (3100) OHV V6 | 160 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (4T65E) | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $17,795 |
| Z34 · Coupe | 3.4L LQ1 DOHC V6 | 215 | 220 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (4T65E) | FWD | 15/24 (18) | $19,995 |
| 1995 | |||||||
| LS · Coupe | 3.1L (3100) OHV V6 | 160 | 185 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (4T65E) | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $17,295 |
| Z34 · Coupe | 3.4L LQ1 DOHC V6 | 210 | 215 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic (4T65E) | FWD | 15/24 (18) | $19,495 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | — |
| 1998 | 5 | — |
| 1997 | 3 | Not rated |
| 1996 | 3 | Not rated |
| 1995 | 5 | Not rated |
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.