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Generation 3, facelift

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe

09.1978 - 10.1979 · United States

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Generation 3, facelift

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Generation 3, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 9 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1978 - 10.1979). 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 200, GM Chevrolet L39, GM Chevrolet LG3
Engine displacement, cc
3292–5001
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 3, Manual 3
Wheelbase, mm
2746
Ground clearance, mm
120
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

9 versions

3.8 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Buick LD5 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.8 AT Monte CarloBase grade 09.1978 - 10.1979
3.8 AT Monte Carlo LandauTop grade 09.1978 - 10.1979

5.0 L, 160 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet LG3 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
5.0 AT Monte CarloBase grade 09.1978 - 10.1979
5.0 AT Monte Carlo LandauTop grade 09.1978 - 10.1979

4.4 L, 125 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet L39 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
4.4 AT Monte CarloBase grade 09.1978 - 10.1979
4.4 AT Monte Carlo LandauTop grade 09.1978 - 10.1979

3.3 L, 94 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 200 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.3 AT Monte CarloBase grade 09.1978 - 10.1979
3.3 AT Monte Carlo LandauTop grade 09.1978 - 10.1979

3.3 L, 94 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 200 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.3 MT Monte Carlo 09.1978 - 10.1979

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