Not Your Uncle's Monte Carlo - The Chevrolet Monte Carlo for 2007

In 2007 Chevrolet released the Monte Carlo SS to the car-buying market. The Monte Carlo came in three configurations: LS, LT, and SS. The SS configuration is powered by the 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 31 highway miles and 21 city. The Monte Carlo competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.

Engine Performance

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine Specs: The Monte Carlo SS comes outfitted with a 5.3 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Monte Carlo has 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.

Monte Carlo SS 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,015 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,859. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Monte Carlo is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.00 gallons.

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

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS sold well in 2007. 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.