1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS specs & colors
2dr Car
$17,445
Starting MSRP
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Light Gray
Taupe
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Adriatic Blue
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 4 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 525 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 100 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.1L/191 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 160 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 185 @ 4000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 29 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 332.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 481.40 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.92 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.57 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.38 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.33 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.5 x 1.04 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 16.6 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.60 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.7 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 42.4 ft |
| Front Tire Size | P205/70R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/70R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/70D16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3320 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 6 |
| Passenger Volume | 96.1 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 37.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.5 in |
| Front Hip Room | 53.4 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.9 in |
| Second Leg Room | 34.9 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 200.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 72.5 in |
| Height, Overall | 53.8 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.5 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 6.5 in |
| Liftover Height | 26.7 in |
| Trunk Volume | 15.5 ft³ |
| Color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats | Standard |
| Low coolant level sensor | Standard |
| LH visor mirror/RH illuminated visor mirror | Standard |
| Engine oil wear indicator | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver-side express down | Standard |
| 16.6 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Trip odometer | Standard |
| Custom cloth 60/40 split bench seat-inc: center storage armrest, cupholder, 4-way manual seat adjuster, rear split fold down seat | Standard |
| PASS-Key theft deterrent system | Standard |
| 4-wheel independent suspension system | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Body-side moldings | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Dual body-color remote electric mirrors | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Tilt-wheel adjustable steering column | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
| Extended life spark plugs | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 29 (3.1L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Auxiliary lighting | Standard |
| 15" x 6" steel wheels w/deluxe silver bolt-on wheel covers | Standard |
| 3.33 axle ratio | Standard |
| Interior lighting w/sustained illumination | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Deluxe trunk decor | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | Standard |
| Base coat/clear coat paint | Standard |
| Cupholder integral w/instrument panel | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Scotchgard fabric protector-inc: seats, door trim, floor covering | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Extended life coolant | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| P205/70R15 SBR BSW touring tires | Standard |
| 3.1L (191) SFI V6 3100 engine | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, auto tone control-inc: seek-scan, digital clock, theft lock, speed compensated volume, premium front/rear coaxial speakers | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | Standard |
| Pwr steering | Standard |
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