Buyers of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Monte Carlo has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2005 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo falls into the coupe for the family category. People who purchase the Monte Carlo have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

The restyled Monte Carlo LS is equipped with a General Motors 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The Chevrolet engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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.

The 2005 Monte Carlo's traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 17.00 gallons.

Monte Carlo LS Statistics

The Monte Carlo is 197.90 inches long, 72.30 inches wide, and 55.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Monte Carlo is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $28,355 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,945. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2005 Monte Carlo gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.

The vehicle is available in Black/Black, Black/Silverstone Metallic, Laser Blue Metallic/Laser Blue Metallic, Laser Blue Metallic/Silverstone Metallic, Medium Gray Metallic/Medium Gray Metallic, Medium Gray Metallic/Silverstone Metallic, Silverstone Metallic/Silverstone Metallic, Sport Red Metallic/Silverstone Metallic, Superior Blue Metallic/Silverstone Metallic, Victory Red/Silverstone Metallic, Victory Red/Victory Red, White, White/Silverstone Metallic, and White/White.

Conclusion

The 2004 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The 2005 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.

There's been a lot of talk about the Chevrolet Monte Carlo for 2005. As a leading car in the coupe market the Monte Carlo (and in this case specically the SS version) has maintained a good reputation. The 2-door Monte Carlo is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Under the Hood

The Monte Carlo SS is equipped with a General Motors 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Monte Carlo SS are 72.30 inches wide by 197.90 inches long. It sits 55.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 110.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $28,355, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,945. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 Monte Carlo is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 17.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The Monte Carlo SS received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty eight when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2004 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The 2005 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 SS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.