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Generation 3

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe

10.1977 - 09.1978 · United States

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Generation 3

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Generation 3, USA market. This overview covers 9 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1977 - 09.1978). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 9 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
GM Buick LD5, GM Chevrolet LG3
Engine displacement, cc
3791–5001
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 3, Manual 3, Manual 4
Wheelbase, mm
2746
Ground clearance, mm
120
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

9 versions

5.0 L, 145 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet LG3 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
5.0 AT Monte CarloBase grade 10.1977 - 09.1978
5.0 AT Monte Carlo LandauTop grade 10.1977 - 09.1978

5.0 L, 145 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet LG3 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 MT Monte Carlo 10.1977 - 09.1978

5.0 L, 135 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet LG3 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
5.0 AT Monte Carlo (for California)Base grade 10.1977 - 09.1978
5.0 AT Monte Carlo Landau (for California)Top grade 10.1977 - 09.1978

3.8 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Buick LD5 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.8 MT3 Monte CarloTop grade 10.1977 - 09.1978

3.8 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Buick LD5 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.8 MT4 Monte CarloTop grade 10.1977 - 09.1978

3.8 L, 105 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Buick LD5 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.8 AT Monte CarloBase grade 10.1977 - 09.1978
3.8 AT Monte Carlo LandauTop grade 10.1977 - 09.1978

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