Specifications
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS factory specifications: 122 sourced across 14 model years, 1983–2007.
122 specifications · 10 sources
1983
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle ratio | 3.42 :1 | SS |
| Wheels | 15 x 7 Rally | SS |
| Tires | P215/65-15 Goodyear GT white letter | SS |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | Monte Carlo SS |
| Overall length | 202.4 in | Monte Carlo SS |
| Curb weight | 3,400 lb | Monte Carlo SS |
| Weight distribution, front | 56.4 % | Monte Carlo SS |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | Monte Carlo SS |
| Transmission ratios (1st/2nd/3rd) | 2.52 / 1.52 / 1.00 | Monte Carlo SS |
| Steering ratio | 12.7:1 | Monte Carlo SS |
| Speed per 1,000 rpm in top gear | 21.9 mph | Monte Carlo SS |
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient | 0.375 | Monte Carlo SS |
| EPA fuel economy (city/highway) | 18/26 mpg | Monte Carlo SS |
1984
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle ratio | 3.42 :1 | SS |
1985
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle ratio | 3.73 :1 | SS |
1986
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle ratio | 3.73 :1 | SS |
1987
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle ratio | 3.73 :1 | SS |
| Drag coefficient (Aerocoupe, as advertised) | 0.365 Cd | SS Aerocoupe |
| Wheels (Aerocoupe) | 15 x 7 aluminum | SS Aerocoupe |
1988
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle ratio | 3.73 :1 | SS |
| Wheelbase | 108 in | Monte Carlo SS |
| Overall length | 202.4 in | Monte Carlo SS |
| Overall width | 71.8 in | Monte Carlo SS |
| Overall height | 54.9 in | Monte Carlo SS |
| Tread, front/rear | 58.5 / 57.8 in | Monte Carlo SS |
| Curb weight | 3,239 lb | Monte Carlo SS |
| Towing capacity | 4,000 lb | Monte Carlo SS |
| EPA fuel economy (city/highway) | 17/24 mpg | Monte Carlo SS |
| Fuel capacity | 18.1 gal | Monte Carlo SS |
| Trunk volume | 16.2 cu ft | Monte Carlo SS |
2000
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | LS and SS |
| Overall length | 197.9 in | LS and SS |
| Overall width | 72.7 in | LS and SS |
| Overall height | 55.2 in | LS and SS |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal | LS and SS |
| Curb weight (est.) | 3,391 lb | Monte Carlo SS |
| Assembly plant | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | LS and SS |
2001
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy, city/highway | 20/30 mpg | SS 3.8L |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | all models |
| Overall length | 197.9 in | all models |
| Width | 72.3 in | all models |
| Height | 55.2 in | all models |
| Tread, front / rear | 62.1 / 61.2 in | all models |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal | all models |
| Curb weight, SS (estimated) | 3,391 lb | SS |
| Curb weight, LS (estimated) | 3,340 lb | LS |
| Turning diameter, curb-to-curb | 38 ft | SS |
| Transaxle final drive ratio (as printed: Sedan/LS) | 2.86 / 3.05 | 4T65-E (MX0) |
| Front / rear disc rotor diameter | 11.93 / 10.94 in | all models |
2002
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy, city/highway (3.8L) | 19/29 mpg | SS |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal | all |
| Final drive ratio, SS | 3.29 | SS (LS 2.86) |
| Curb weight, SS | 3,391 lb | SS |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | all models |
| Overall length | 197.9 in | all models |
| Stabilizer bars, front / rear | 30 / 17.2 mm | LS and SS |
| Standard tires, SS | P225/60R-16N Goodyear Eagle RSA Performance | SS |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb | 38 ft | SS |
| Estimated fuel economy, L36 (city/hwy/combined) | 20 / 30 / 24.5 mpg | SS |
| Assembly plant | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | all models |
2003
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy, city/highway (3.8L) | 19/29 mpg | SS |
| Final drive ratio, SS | 3.29 | SS (LS 2.86) |
| Curb weight, SS | 3,391 lb | SS |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | all models |
| Overall length | 197.9 in | all models |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb | 38 ft | SS |
| Standard tires, SS | P225/60R-16 Goodyear Eagle RSA | SS |
| Assembly plant | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | all models |
2004
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Final drive ratio, SS | 3.29 :1 | SS |
| Final drive ratio, Supercharged SS | 2.93 :1 | Supercharged SS |
| Curb weight, SS (est.) | 3,434 lb | SS |
| Curb weight, Supercharged SS (est.) | 3,522 lb | Supercharged SS |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | all |
| Length | 197.9 in | all |
| EPA fuel economy, city/highway, SS | 20/30 mpg | SS |
| EPA fuel economy, city/highway, Supercharged SS | 18/28 mpg | Supercharged SS |
| Tires, Supercharged SS | P235/55R17 Goodyear Eagle RS-A | Supercharged SS |
| Tires, SS | P225/60R-16 Goodyear Eagle RS-A | SS |
| Compression ratio, L67 supercharged | 8.5:1 | Supercharged SS |
| Compression ratio, L36 | 9.4:1 | SS |
| Recommended fuel, L67 | 92 octane required | Supercharged SS |
| Estimated fuel economy, L36 (city/hwy/combined) | 20/30/25 mpg | SS |
| Final drive ratio | L36 3.29:1; L67 2.93:1 | SS and Supercharged SS |
| Assembly plant | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | all |
2005
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy, city/highway, Supercharged 3800 (GM estimate) | 19/28 mpg | Supercharged SS |
| Wheels, SS | 17-inch diamond-cut cast aluminum | SS |
| Final drive ratio, Supercharged SS (L67) | 2.93 | Supercharged SS, heavy-duty 4T65-E |
| Compression ratio, L67 supercharged 3800 | 8.5:1 | Supercharged SS |
| Recommended fuel, L67 | 92 octane required | Supercharged SS |
| Curb weight, Supercharged SS | 3,522 lb | Supercharged SS |
| Weight distribution, front/rear | 65 / 35 % | Supercharged SS (as printed) |
| Stabilizer bars, front / rear | 34 / 19.5 mm | Supercharged SS |
| Steering turns lock-to-lock | 2.3 | Supercharged SS |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb | 39.6 ft | Supercharged SS |
| Tires, Supercharged SS | Goodyear Eagle RSA P235/55R17 W-rated | Supercharged SS |
| Overall width | 72.7 in | all models |
| Estimated fuel economy, L67 (city/hwy/combined) | 18 / 28 / 22.5 mpg | Supercharged SS |
| Assembly plant | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | all models |
2006
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy, city/highway, 5.3L V8 | 18/28 mpg | SS |
| Wheels, SS | 18-inch machined aluminum | SS |
| Transmission gear ratios (1st-4th, reverse) | 2.92 / 1.56 / 1.00 / 0.70; R 2.38 | SS (5.3L) |
| Final drive ratio | 3.29:1 | SS (5.3L) |
| Overall drive ratio | 2.93:1 | SS (5.3L) |
| Suspension | FE3: hollow 34-mm front stabilizer, dual-rate rear coil springs, hollow 19.4-mm rear stabilizer | SS (5.3L) |
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock | 2.3 | SS (5.3L) |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb | 40 ft | SS (5.3L) |
| Tires | P235/50R18 W-rated AL3 Goodyear Eagle RS-A blackwall on 18x7 machined-face or polished aluminum wheels | SS (5.3L) |
| Bore x stroke | 3.78 x 3.62 in | SS (5.3L) |
2007
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.3L small-block V-8 with Active Fuel Management, VIN engine code C; 303 hp (226 kW); 323 lb-ft (438 Nm); three-point engine mounting | SS |
| Transmission | Hydra-Matic 4T65 four-speed automatic, the enhanced version used with the 5.3L V-8; automatic transaxle fluid capacity 7.4 qt (7.0 L) | SS (capacity row is not split by engine) |
| Suspension | FE4 tuning: MacPherson strut coil-over-spring front with gas-charged four-valve struts; trailing-arm tri-link rear with gas-charged four-valve struts and coil springs; 34-mm hollow front stabilizer bar; 18-mm solid rear stabilizer bar | SS |
| Steering | Power rack-and-pinion, 13.3:1 ratio | all models |
| Wheels and tires | 18-inch alloy wheels with W-rated P235/50R18 AL3 Goodyear Eagle RS-A performance tires | SS |
| Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes; ABS with electronic brake force distribution standard on all trim levels except the base model; engine- and brake-managed traction control available | all models (ABS and traction-control availability by trim as stated) |
| Body structure | Fully boxed upper frame rails with a wider, deeper upper front tie bar (machined differently for V-6 and V-8); extruded aluminum engine cradle with a one-piece machined rear cross member and aluminum rear body mounts | all models (V-8 machining difference noted) |
| Fuel tank | 17.5 gal (66.2 L) gal | 5.3L engines sold new in all states |
| Fuel grade | Premium unleaded, posted octane 91 or higher, for the 5.3L V8 (VIN code C); regular unleaded rated 87 or higher may also be used, with slightly reduced acceleration and possible slight knock | SS (5.3L V8, VIN code C) |
| Engine oil and coolant capacity | Engine oil with filter 6.0 qt (5.7 L); cooling system including reservoir 13.3 qt (12.6 L) | 5.3L V8 |
| Spark plugs and oil filter | Spark plug gap 0.040 in (1.01 mm); spark plug GM part 12571164 (AC Delco 41-985); oil filter GM part 89017524 (AC Delco PF48) | 5.3L V8 (VIN code C) |
| Wheel nut torque | 100 lb ft (140 Nm) lb ft | all models |
| Standard exterior equipment | Dual-split grille with black-diamond crosshatch, unique rear spoiler, and bright (Corvette-inspired) exhaust outlets; a rear spoiler is on all models | SS |
| Standard safety and electronics equipment | Dual-stage frontal air bags; tire pressure monitoring system; front safety-belt pretensioners with load-limiting retractors; LATCH in the second row; 7.0 Generation OnStar hardware capable of turn-by-turn navigation; XM Satellite Radio standard on SS models; auxiliary audio input on all radios | SS (XM statement) and all models (remainder) |
Each year's heading links to that model year's full fact sheet. Specification labels are carried as recorded and not normalized across years, so the same measure may be worded differently from one year to the next.