Chevrolet Monte Carlo Super Sport (2024)

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What is the rarest Monte Carlo? ›

1 of 200 built in 1986, and just 75,753 actual miles!

Being 1 of 200 built makes this the rarest Monte Carlo SS built. The Aerocoupe was only built for two years, and 1986 was the lowest production by far. This example is a survivor with just 75,753 actual miles, as documented by the title and the CarFax.

Yes, six model years into its production run, the final Monte Carlo got its muscle back. The 5.3-liter LS4 V8 in the 2006 SS model pumped out 303 horsepower and 323 lb. -ft. of torque, leaning on a set of W-rated Goodyear tires to dash from zero-to-60 in six seconds flat during Motorweek testing.

The sporty and most powerful option was the Monte Carlo SS 454 package. Priced at $420, it included a standard Turbo-Jet (454 cu in (7.4 L)) with a four-barrel carburetor, rated at 360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS) at 4800 rpm.

Powering the SS is a 5.3-liter V8 rated 303 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 323 pound-feet at 4400.

What Was the Best Chevy Monte Carlo? By far the best generation of Monte Carlo, if performance is part of the equation, would be the first generation, especially 1970-1971 with the potent big-block LS5 454. They had a ton of power and looked great, and only 1,919 were produced in 1971.

Monte-Carlo has become a global symbol for the careless accumulation and display of wealth, and many tourists split their time between the island's beaches and boating facilities, world-renowned sports-car races, and the Place du Casino, the gambling center in the Monte-Carlo section.

Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by the Chevrolet division of General Motors on a limited number of its vehicles.

The only engine available for the 4th Generation Monte Carlo SS was the L69 HO 305ci V8. There was no option to get a 350 or any other engine from the factory. The 8th digit of the VIN number, which indicates engine type (L69, HO 305ci V8), must be a 'G' for 1984 through 1988 SSs, and '7' for 1983 SSs.

If the transmission tag has the code indicating a 454 engine and the transmission case has the 6-digit serial number stamped on it that matches the VIN then it is a real SS. The transmission tag will have "70R" for 1970 or "71F" for 1971 in the middle of the tag.

Despite the Monte Carlo's success on the track, Chevrolet performance enthusiasts didn't warm up to the Monte Carlo SS 454 when it was new, and it sold in limited numbers: 3,823 for 1970 and just 1,919 for '71.

What engine did Sean's Monte Carlo have? ›

According to the staff responsible for the vehicles, two out of nine of the Monte Carlo's featured a 560 horsepower and a 509 horsepower engine block. The insane 10.3-liter displacement of the 632 cubic inch block, created by Bill Mitchell, allows it to produce 800 horsepower with 8 cylinders.

Sales of the boosted Buicks skyrocketed to over 20,000 and Chevy sold 33,204 SS Montes. Although there were no turbo Buicks for 1988, Chevy continued to built the Monte Carlo SS for one more year, selling 16,204 before the Monte Carlo was replaced by the lame front-wheel drive Lumina in 1989.

In a delightful surprise to classic car enthusiasts, an exceptionally rare 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo SS equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox has surfaced, showcasing a unique piece of automotive history.

First Look: 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Coupe

Both come with 3.5-liter and 3.9-liter V-6s, but the SS treatment shoehorns in the LS4 5.3-liter V-8 with Displacement On Demand cylinder cutoff.

How reliable is the Chevrolet Monte Carlo? iSeeCars analyzed over 300 million vehicles to find out, and to determine how long each model can last. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo has an average lifespan of 122,604 miles or about 7.4 years.

Most coveted are the SS 454 versions from 1970 and '71, followed by the 402/four-speed cars. Oddly, it seems GM never built a Monte Carlo with a four-speed behind the 454, which came mated only to the TH400 three-speed automatic.

The excellent GM Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission was standard. MSRP for the base 1976 Monte Carlo was $4673 (about $24,035 today).