Car of the Year for 1996: The Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Standard equipment in the Monte Carlo for 1995 and 1996 includes the 3.4 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the Chevrolet engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Monte Carlo.

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

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.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $17,255, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

For the 1996 Monte Carlo, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 16.10 gallons.

The Monte Carlo Z34 received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 sold well in 1996. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Monte Carlo.