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[align=center]New Car/Review[/align][align=center] [/align][align=center]Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (2000)
By Tom Hagin[/align][align=center][:-]Check out the Video [:-][/align][align=center]Chevrolet Full Line Video footage (23:22) [/align][align=center]SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 21,735
Price As Tested $ 24,579
Engine Type OHV 12-valve 3.8 Liter V6 w/SMFI*
Engine Size 231 cid/3791 cc
Horsepower 200 @ 5200 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 225 @ 4000 RPM
Wheelbase/Width/Length 110.5"/72.7"/197.9"
Transmission Four-speed automatic
Curb Weight 3429 pounds
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gallons
Tires (F/R) P225/60R16
Brakes (F/R) Disc (ABS)/disc (ABS)
Drive Train Front-engine/front-wheel-drive
Vehicle Type Five-passenger/two-door
Domestic Content NA
Coefficient of Drag (Cd.) NA

PERFORMANCE

EPA Economy, miles per gallon
city/highway/average 20/29/24
0-60 MPH 8.0 seconds
1/4 (E.T.) 16.5 seconds @ 86.0 mph
Top-speed 120 mph[/align][align=center]
* Sequential multi-port fuel injection
[/align][align=left]Introduced in 1970 as a "personal" coupe, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo was smooth, powerful and comfortable. Its most desirable version was the top-of-the line SS with a big 454 CID V8 engine that made it a screamer.
The 2000 Monte Carlo SS we test this week is much tamer, however, but it does follow in its forefather's tire prints. [/align][align=left]
OUTSIDE - Although the Monte Carlo shares its platform with the new Chevrolet Impala, no exterior panels are the same. Its silhouette is sleek and smooth, with sweeping character lines that run the length of its sides and break just around the door handles. The grille is a small slit across the front end, and the uniquely-shaped headlights wrap around into the fenders. Improvements to the chassis include strut-tower braces under the hood, one-piece body stampings and a stiffening superstructure behind the dashboard. Monte Carlo SS models look more assertive on the street than the LS versions, mainly due to their standard five-spoke alloy wheels and larger Goodyear Eagle tires. [/align][align=left]
INSIDE - There is plenty of room for four inside and five are only slightly squeezed. The front bucket seats are wide and soft, but could use more lumbar support. Lateral support could also be better. The center armrest for the back seat has a pair of handy built-in cupholders and the climb into the rear area is simple because the large doors open wide. The instrument panel is like a cockpit, glowing at night with lots of lighting and lots of buttons that operate the radio and climate controls. The multi-function controls on the steering wheel are easy to use. The ride is quiet inside, thanks to strategic placement of acoustic insulation, and the windows are sealed so well that very little wind noise enters the interior. Standard features include an AM/FM/cassette stereo, climate control, power windows, door locks and outside mirrors, tilt steering, rear window defogger, power trunk opener, fog lamps and remote keyless entry. [/align][align=left]
[b]ON THE ROAD - The Monte Carlo LS is powered by a 180-horse, 3.4 liter V6, while the SS model uses a 3.8 liter V6 with 200 horsepower. Its 225 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm are enough to propel the SS to 60 MPH in just eight seconds which makes entering a crow

 

[align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center]That 70's Show[/align][align=center]What year Corvette did Red Foremen have on the show ?[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]`Space, U R a Dumb-***[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Where am I ? How did I get on this page ?[/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center][:-][/align][align=center]Below Commerial is 37 years old (WoW)[/align][align=center]1970 Monte Carlo Commercial
[/align][align=center]Compared to the big Chevrolet productions of nowadays, this Monte Carlo commercial[/align][align=center]-- which actually has a narrative -- seems downright adorable.[/align][align=center]Tax men shaking down a poor immigrant business owner ([/align][align=center]who puts a pizza place up on the third floor?) is a trope that would[/align][align=center]never fly today. Maybe for Kia.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center][:-]Click on below link 2 view 1970 Monte Commericial [:-][/align][align=center]http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/adsprom...ial-206497.php[/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align][/align]

 

[align=center]2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Review
[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Dale Earnhardt approves.

One of the flaps during the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup racing season was that Chevrolet produced this all-new Monte Carlo SS well in time for the season, but wasn't allowed to race it. After close inspection, race officials told Chevrolet that the car could not be raced until the beginning of the 2000 Winston Cup season in February at Daytona. The reason? It may have been because this car is so good in the wind tunnel that NASCAR had to re-think its rules package. [/align][align=center]The Monte Carlo you're looking at is a production car in race-designed body shell. All new from the ground up, it's shape is designed for winning Winston Cup races at America's superspeedways.
It's also the replacement for the best-selling midsize coupe in the United States. So it has two important jobs to do for Chevrolet. [/align][align=center]Walkaround[/align][align=center]As slick as it is aerodynamically, from an esthetical standpoint the new Monte Carlo almost looks like it was designed by a committee, with each member handling only a small part of the car. It was most assuredly not designed this way, it's just how the final product came out when the engineers and designers emerged from the last wind-tunnel session. [/align][align=center]The 2000 Monte Carlo doesn't look anything like the 1999 model. Nor does it look like any Monte Carlo before it nor any other car in the Chevrolet lineup. That's good for drivers who want something that looks like the one the Winston Cup boys will race next year. And it's good for those among the avant-garde who will like it because it is so different. The droopy nose, the flat flanks, the bump in the deck lid and the radical roofline may not appeal to everyone, however.
What you can't see is just as important to the integrity of the Monte Carlo and, in that respect, we have to give Chevrolet high marks. The engineers have strengthened the roof, doors and floor pan. They designed an aluminum front cradle from which to suspend the engine, transmission, steering, suspension and front sheet metal. The interior features a cast magnesium beam, called a MagBeam, that fits behind the instrument panel; this further increases chassis rigidity and provides mountings for the dashboard systems. As a result, the new Monte Carlo is much quieter than any previous generation. Increased chassis stiffness also makes the car less prone to squeaks and rattles developing over time. [/align][align=center]Interior Features[/align][align=center]One of the best things about Chevrolet design in recent years is the uniformity of instrument panel design and appearance that has been wrought throughout the product line - from the Corvette to the Silverado pickup. With black background, white markings and red needles, the instrument layout is not only racy in flavor, but also easy to read and scan, with the major and minor gauges placed on slightly different planes to add visual interest. [/align][align=center]Another really nice touch inside the new Monte Carlo is its cockpit-style instrument panel that houses those new gauges and controls. It separates the driver completely from the front passenger and provides fingertip access to every system in the array in a nicely styled package that works.
[b]The Monte Carlo comes with bucket seats, of course, and we found them quite comfortable for around town driving. Their shape makes it easy to get in and out of the car. Front-seat passengers appreciate the new shotgun-side power seat option. The seats are easy to adjust and there's plenty of adjustment for short and tall drivers. The

 

[align=center][/align][align=center]The car for NASCAR fans.

Chevrolet says its 2002 Monte Carlo is "classy with a wild streak." The wild streak comes from the car being shaped in the wind tunnel for minimal drag and maximum stability because it of Chevrolet's participation in NASCAR Winston Cup stock car racing. It is no exaggeration to say Chevrolet and Monte Carlo have dominated NASCAR racing since the "modern era" of the sport began in 1972. Since its reintroduction to NASCAR's high-banked ovals in 1995, the Monte Carlo has won five consecutive Winston Cup Series Driver's Championships. [/align][align=center]Walkaround[/align][align=center]Monte Carlo is a slick car aerodynamically. However, it looks as if it were designed by a committee. Individual elements are attractive, but we're not quite satisfied with how they hang together as a whole. It looks like how it must have looked when the engineers and designers emerged from the last wind-tunnel session. [/align][align=center]Interior Features[/align][align=center]Overall, the interior is a nice design with a sporty flavor that reminds us of Corvettes and Camaros. [/align][center]The bucket seats are quite comfortable for around-town driving. Their shape makes it easy to get in and out of the car. Both seats are easy to adjust, and there's plenty of range for short and tall drivers. Front-seat passengers will appreciate the power seat option.
The instruments are nicely designed with straightforward gauges that are well laid out and easy to read. One of the best things about Chevrolet design is the uniformly functional instrument layout that has been wrought throughout the product line, from the Corvette to the Silverado pickup. With black backgrounds, white markings and red needles, the look is not only racy in flavor, but also easy to read and scan, with the major and minor gauges placed on slightly different planes to add visual interest.
The ignition switch is conveniently located on the dash, well to the right of the steering wheel. This makes it easy to quickly get in the car and get going, or quickly get out of the car after shutting it off.
[b]Another nice touch inside the new Monte Carlo is its cockpit-style dashboard that houses those new gauges and controls. It separates the driver completely from the front passenger and provides fingertip

 

[align=center]2004[/align][/align][align=center]CHICAGO February 12, 2003; With a supercharged V-6 engine and enhancements to ride and handling, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo Supercharged SS will take spirited performance to a higher level in 2004. Chevrolet announced the upgrades to the Monte Carlo SS mid-size coupe during the 2003 Chicago Auto Show.[/align][align=center]"Monte Carlo has always been known for having a little bit of a ‘wild streak’," said Kurt Ritter, Chevrolet general manager. "The changes for 2004 take Monte Carlo SS to the next level of performance, appropriate for the nameplate that has taken the most checkered flags in NASCAR Winston Cup history."[/align][align=center]The 2004 Monte Carlo Supercharged SS is designed to achieve a balance of enhanced power and handling with a 240-horsepower 3800 supercharged V-6, four-wheel independent performance suspension and high-performance Goodyear tires with 17-inch diamond-cut cast aluminum wheels. The Supercharged SS also will feature a race-inspired spoiler, bright stainless steel dual exhaust tips, fog lamps, a six-gauge cluster including boost gauge and "SuperchargedSS" exterior and interior badging.[/align][align=center]Along with the performance and handling enhancements, the 2004 Monte Carlo Supercharged SS also will continue to offer features that set it apart from its competitors: racing-inspired aerodynamic styling, solid structure, a comprehensive safety package, spacious interior, extensive level of standard luxury features, and a track record of outstanding quality, reliability and durability.[/align][align=center]"Monte Carlo is built for those who enjoy the total driving experience," said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet marketing director. "The 2004 Monte Carlo Supercharged SS is designed to provide the sleek style, powerful attitude and heart-thumping performance that Monte Carlo owners appreciate in a personal driving machine."[/align][align=center]Chevrolet is working with the GM Performance Division to develop the Monte Carlo Supercharged SS and other SS vehicles that feature strong acceleration, enhanced handling and uncompromised driveability. The first result of this collaboration is the 2003 Silverado SS extended cab short bed pickup, available in the first quarter of 2003. A new Impala SS, also featuring the supercharged version of the 3800, will debut as a 2004 model.3800 Supercharged V-6[/align][align=center]The Monte Carlo Supercharged SS will feature the 3800 Series II supercharged V-6. This award-winning engine boasts a torque curve that is consistently high over a broad operating range, providing instant, off-the-line acceleration and ample power for highway merging and passing. The 3.8-liter engine generates 240 hp at 5200 rpm, and an impressive 280 lb.-ft. of torque at 3600 rpm.[/align][align=center]The 3800 SC features a compact, 90-cubic-inch supercharger. Performance has been enhanced over the years by refining software in the Powertrain Control Module. As a result, the engine delivers power in a smooth, linear fashion – with virtually no supercharger lag – by adding boost at predetermined points along the power curve.[/align][align=center][b]Among improvements for 2004, the 3800 SC will be outfitted with a direct-mount air-conditioning compressor that reduces vibration for an improvement to noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels. In addition, powder-metal connecting rods replace cast-iron rods for increased d

 

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Hot Wheels 1970

Hot Wheels 1973

Johnny Lightning 1979

Racing Champions (Petty) 1980

Johnny Lightning 1983 SS

Johnny Lightning 1984

Hot Wheels 1988

Revell-Monogram 1996-99

Action 1996-99

Maisto 1996-99

Winners Circle/ Hasbro 1998

Hot Wheels 1998

Hot Wheels 2000 Concept

Johnny Lightning 2000

 

New Car Review
1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
by Carey Russ

"Monte Carlo" is a grand old name in Chevrolet history. It first graced a front-engined, rear-wheel drive personal coupe from 1970 through the late 1980s. The 1970 Monte Carlo was a car for its day, with a six foot-long hood and available in SS muscle car form with a 454 cubic inch, 365 horsepower V8 engine.
The "Monte" remained popular through several redesigns in the 1970s and 1980s. It served as a basis for cars raced on the NASCAR stock car circuit during that period. But time and technology caught up with the rear-wheel drive design, and it gave way to the Lumina Coupe in 1988. When the second-generation Lumina made its debut in 1995, the Monte Carlo nameplate was applied to the coupe form.
As the original Monte Carlo was a car for its day, the 1998 Monte Carlo is a car for its day. Reflecting changes in technology and consumer tastes, the current car emphasizes value, balanced performance, and space efficiency rather than the macho attitude and straight-line performance of the muscle car era. Two models are offered - the LS and Z34. Both combine sporty styling and handling with midsized room. As it has done since its introduction, the LS uses a 3.1-liter V6 engine. New to the sportier Z34 this year is the 3800 Series II V6 also used in the Camaro. The Monte Carlo nameplate continues to grace the Chevrolets raced in NASCAR.
The 1998 Monte Carlo LS currently sitting in my driveway may not have the dragstrip acceleration of a big-block 1970 SS, but I'd wager that it gets around corners and stops better. And is certainly quieter and more comfortable in the bargain. It's a personal coupe that combines NASCAR-inspiring style, a high degree of comfort, economical operation, and the sort of good handling that makes a car enjoyable.
APPEARANCE: The Monte Carlo's sleek, aerodynamic styling looks like it was inspired by the racing version. Actually, things are the other way around. The street car was shaped to allow its near-lookalike racing namesake to work at high speeds on the NASCAR stock car racing circuit. The street version wears its performance heritage subtly. From the side, the car has a rounded wedge shape. The hood is long for a modern front-drive car, but far short of the old six feet. At the front, a small air intake is flanked by oval headlights. The LS model has chrome trim around the intake and a chromed Chevy bowtie; the Z34 is chromeless, with a red bowtie. A semi-fastback passenger cabin with a short rear quarter window and thick C-pillar echo some Monte Carlo styling cues from the past.
COMFORT: Inside, the Monte Carlo LS shows its practical, comfort- oriented side. Space utilization is very good for a coupe. Materials are the synthetics expected for the price, but there are far more comfort and convenience features than one might expect. With options, my test car was around the new-car average price. But it had a more than average equipment level. Although a split-bench front seat is standard, this one had the optional cloth-covered buckets. These come with a full console that includes a cupholder and deep, covered storage box. The rear contoured bench seat has real room for two medium-sized people, or three for less time. It folds with a 60/40 split for increased trunk capacity. The trunk itself is far larger than usual for a coupe. The AM/FM/CD stereo automatically adjusts the volume level to compensate for external noise levels at varying speeds. A fast-acting climate control system with dual temperature control keeps the inside at the right temperature. Good instrument panel and control design helps give the driver of the Monte Carlo LS a good environment in which to work.
SAFETY: Standard safety equipment in the Chevrolet Monte Carlo includes safety cage chassis construction with fr