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2000 Monte Carlo Pictured is my grandfather's 2000 Monte Carlo LS.
Packages: LS and Super Sport -LS: LA1 3400 3.4-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.5:1 compression ratio 180-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 205 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm -SS: L36 3800 Series II 3.8-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.4:1 compression ratio 200-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 225 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 4-speed Hydra-Matic 4T65-E automatic -LS LA1 Final Drive Ratio: 2.86:1 -SS L36 Final Drive Ratio: 3.29:1 Notes: The 2000 Monte Carlo had a major face lift, thus beginning the sixth generation of the Chevy Monte Carlo. It looked more like a traditional Monte Carlo with the body curves re-applied and the updated Monte Carlo script and crest emblems. These Monte's are built on the same W-body platform as the Chevy Impala and Pontiac Grand Prix. There were only two models available for 2000, the LS and SS. The SS (Super Sport) package returned after a 12 year absence and is offered with a 200-horse 3.8-liter V6 and rear spoiler, while the LS Monte Carlo came standard with a 180-horse 3.4-liter V6. A four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission is standard on both models.
2001 Monte Carlo
Pictured is Mike Johnson's 2001 Monte Carlo SS (sold three years ago).
Packages: LS, Super Sport, High Sport Appearance SS -LS: LA1 3400 3.4-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.5:1 compression ratio 180-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 205 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm -SS: L36 3800 Series II 3.8-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.4:1 compression ratio 200-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 225 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 4-speed Hydra-Matic 4T65-E automatic -LS LA1 Final Drive Ratio: 2.86:1 -SS L36 Final Drive Ratio: 3.29:1 Notes: Not much changed appearance wise with the 2001 Monte. Two new exterior color options were added, Dark Bronzemist and Light Sandriff. There were only two models available again, but the SS had an optional High Sport Appearance Package which included ground effects, spoiler, exhaust tips and special wheels. Traction control now came standard on LS models. Engine options stayed the same, with the LS having the 180-horse 3.4-liter V6 and the SS with the 200-horse 3.8-liter V6. A four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission is still standard on both models.
2002 Monte Carlo
Pictured is a 2002 Monte Carlo SS Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition.
Packages: LS, Super Sport, High Sport Appearance SS, Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition SS, Competition Yellow Appearance Engine Options: -LS: LA1 3400 3.4-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.5:1 compression ratio 180-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 205 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm -SS: L36 3800 Series II 3.8-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.4:1 compression ratio 200-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 225 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 4-speed Hydra-Matic 4T65-E automatic -LS LA1 Final Drive Ratio: 2.86:1 -SS L36 Final Drive Ratio: 3.29:1 Production Numbers: 3,333 Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition Notes: 2002 saw no real changes to the Monte Carlo. The sail panel crest emblems have now been deleted and there were only two models still available. The new Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition SS was available as well as the new Competition Yellow package for 2002.
2003 Monte Carlo
Pictured is a 2003 Monte Carlo SS Jeff Gordon Signature Edition.
Packages: LS, Sport Appearance LS, Super Sport, High Sport Appearance SS, Competition Yellow Appearance, Jeff Gordon Signature Edition SS Engine Options: -LS: LA1 3400 3.4-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.5:1 compression ratio 180-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 205 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm -SS: L36 3800 Series II 3.8-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.4:1 compression ratio 200-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 225 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 4-speed Hydra-Matic 4T65-E automatic -LS LA1 Final Drive Ratio: 2.86:1 -SS L36 Final Drive Ratio: 3.29:1 Production Numbers: 2,424 Jeff Gordon Signature Edition Notes: Four new exterior color options were available for 2003: Superior Blue, Berry Red Metallic, Victory Red, and Cappuccino Frost Metallic. The LS now had the Sport Appearance Package available. A limited edition Jeff Gordon Signature Edition SS was also available for 2003.
2004 Monte Carlo
Pictured is a 2004 Monte Carlo Supercharged SS Dale Earnhardt Jr. Signature Edition.
Packages: LS, Sport Appearance LS, Winner's Circle Appearance LS, Competition Yellow Appearance LS, Super Sport, Supercharged SS, High Sport Appearance SS, Winner's Circle Appearance SS, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Signature Edition SS -LS: LA1 3400 3.4-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.5:1 compression ratio 180-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 205 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm -SS: L36 3800 Series II 3.8-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.4:1 compression ratio 200-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 225 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm L67 Supercharged 3800 Series II 3.8-liter Sequential Port Fuel Injected V6 with an 8.5:1 compression ratio 240-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 280 torque foot pounds @ 3600 rpm Transmission: 4-speed Hydra-Matic 4T65-E automatic -LS LA1 Final Drive Ratio: 2.86:1 -SS L36 Final Drive Ratio: 3.29:1 -SS L67 Final Drive Ratio: 2.93:1 Production Numbers: 3,000 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Edition Notes: Not much changed appearance wise for 2004. Two new exterior colors were added and two discontinued: Sandstone Metallic and Medium Gray Metallic (Bronzemist and Sandrift Metallic discontinued). The Sport Appearance Package was again available for all models as well as the new Winner's Circle package. There was also a limited production Dale Earnhardt Jr. Signiture Edition available. New for 2004, a third model was added... the Supercharged SS. The Supercharged SS came with a 3.8-liter supercharged Series II V6 engine that pumps out 240 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. A Supercharged Monte Carlo can be identified by the "Supercharged SS" badging.
2005 Monte Carlo
Pictured is a 2005 Monte Carlo Supercharged SS Tony Stewart Signature Edition.
Packages: LS, Sport Appearance LS, Winner's Circle Appearance LS, LT, Sport Appearance LT, Winner's Circle LT, Supercharged SS, Tony Stewart Signature Edition
Supercharged SS -LS: LA1 3400 3.4-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.5:1 compression ratio 180-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 205 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm -LT: L36 3800 Series II 3.8-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.4:1 compression ratio 200-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 225 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm -SS: L67 Supercharged 3800 Series II 3.8-liter Sequential Port Fuel Injected V6 with an 8.5:1 compression ratio 240-horsepower @ 5200 rpm / 280 torque foot pounds @ 3600 rpm Transmission: 4-speed Hydra-Matic 4T65-E automatic -LS LA1 Final Drive Ratio: 2.86:1 -LT L36 Final Drive Ratio: 3.29:1 -SS L67 Final Drive Ratio: 2.93:1 Production Numbers: 1,020 Tony Stewart Edition Notes: 2005 saw some changes to the model line-up. The standard SS is now replaced with the LT model. Both the LS and Supercharged SS models are still available. The Winner's Circle and Sport Appearance packages are only available for the LS and LT. A Tony Stewart Signature Series Limited Edition Monte Carlo Supercharged SS is available, but limited. The LS comes with a 180-hp V6, the LT a 200-hp V6. The Supercharged SS has 240 hp, firmer suspension, 17-inch wheels vs. the other models' 16-inch, specific trim, plus chrome wheels as a new option.
2006 Monte Carlo
Photo taken from autoblog.com. Pictured is a 2006 Monte Carlo SS.
Packages: LS, LT, LTZ and Super Sport -LS: 3.5-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.8:1 compression ratio 211-horsepower @ 5800 rpm / 214 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm -LT: 3.5-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.8:1 compression ratio 211-horsepower @ 5800 rpm / 214 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm 3.9-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.8:1 compression ratio 242-horsepower @ 6000 rpm / 242 torque foot pounds @ 4800 rpm -LTZ: 3.9-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.8:1 compression ratio 242-horsepower @ 6000 rpm / 242 torque foot pounds @ 4800 rpm -SS: 5.3-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V8 with a 10.0:1 compression ratio 303-horsepower @ 5600 rpm / 323 torque foot pounds @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed Hydra-Matic 4T65-E automatic (heavy duty upgrades for SS) -LS Final Drive Ratio: 2.86:1 -LT Final Drive Ratio: 2.86:1 -LTZ Final Drive Ratio: 3.29:1 -SS Final Drive Ratio: 3.29:1 Notes: After an 18-year absence, the V8 small block returned for the 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo. Unfortunately there was still no rear wheel drive. The overall body looks the same except for a re-styling of the front and rear end and new wheels. There are four model options available for 2006: the LS, LT, LTZ and SS. The LS and LT packages were both available with the 211-horse 3.5-liter V6 engine only, the LTZ package was available only with the 242-horse 3.9-liter V6 engine and the SS package was available only with the 303-horse 5.3-liter V8 engine. All models were equipped with a four speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. The 3.9-liter V6 engine and LTZ package were only available for 2006. The LS package was a Flex-Fuel vehicle with the 3.5-liter V6 being E85 compatible.
2007 Monte Carlo
Pictured is my mother's 2007 Monte Carlo LS.
Packages: LS, LT and Super Sport -LS: 3.5-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.8:1 compression ratio 211-horsepower @ 5800 rpm / 214 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm E85 fuel compatible -LT: 3.5-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V6 with a 9.8:1 compression ratio 211-horsepower @ 5800 rpm / 214 torque foot pounds @ 4000 rpm -SS: 5.3-liter Sequentional Port Fuel Injected V8 with a 10.0:1 compression ratio 303-horsepower @ 5600 rpm / 323 torque foot pounds @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed Hydra-Matic 4T65-E automatic (heavy duty for SS) -LS Final Drive Ratio: 2.86:1 -LT Final Drive Ratio: 2.86:1 -SS Final Drive Ratio: 2.93:1 Notes: Much like everything else, all things must come to an end. Thanks to GMs poor advertising, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo has been discontinued again. 2007 was the last year for this model, which was basically a carry over from 2006. The LS and LT packages featured the 211-horse 3.5-liter V6 engine which put out 214 foot pounds of torque at 4000 rpm. The Super Sport package featured the 303-horse 5.3-liter small block V8. The LTZ package as well as the 3.9-liter engine were dropped this year. The LS package was a Flex-Fuel vehicle with the 3.5-liter V6 being E85 compatible. All models come with a 4-speed automatic transmission and are once again front wheel drive. The future looks bleak for the Chevy Monte Carlo. I doubt that we will ever see this model again. If by some chance we do, GM better get it right and put it on a RWD platform with a V8 instead of a FWD platform.
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