The Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS for 1999: Improving on 1998

Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo LS in late 1998 to regain its grip on the Coupe market. There are 3 trim levels for the Monte Carlo in 1999: . With two doors and spacious seating for six, the front-wheel drive Monte Carlo makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Coupe market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.

Stop and Go

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine Specs: The Monte Carlo LS comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 3.1 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transaxle by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

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, 71.90 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $18,615, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,033. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1999 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.

The 1999 Monte Carlo gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

The 1998 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The 1999 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.