Not Your Father's Monte Carlo - The 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS

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

Statistics

The dimensions of the Monte Carlo LS are 72.50 inches wide by 200.70 inches long. It sits 53.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 107.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The 1998 Monte Carlo's standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 16.60 gallons.

The Monte Carlo LS 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.

Parting Shots

The 1998 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.