Data on the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS

A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Monte Carlo for 2007. 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

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine Specs: The Monte Carlo LS comes outfitted with a 3.5 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

The fuel system for the 2007 Monte Carlo is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 17.00 gallons.

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

Monte Carlo LS Statistics

The Monte Carlo is 196.70 inches long, 72.90 inches wide, and 55.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $21,015, with an invoice cost of $19,859. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2007 Monte Carlo gets 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In Summary

The 2006 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Monte Carlo LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.