Getting 29 Miles a Gallon: The 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS

A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Monte Carlo for 1998. As Chevrolet's entry in the coupe market the Monte Carlo (and in this case specically the LS version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Monte Carlo is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Performance

The Monte Carlo LS is equipped with a General Motors 3.1 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The fuel system for the 1998 Monte Carlo is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.60 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Monte Carlo has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Monte Carlo LS Statistics

The Monte Carlo is 200.70 inches long, 72.50 inches wide, and 53.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $17,945, with an invoice cost of $16,420. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the Monte Carlo is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Monte Carlo LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

The 1998 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..