Are Monte Carlo SS fast?

A top speed over 170 mph makes it a short track beast that remains to this day, not easy to tame.

Is a Monte Carlo SS a reliable car?

Comfortable & Reliable, have owned for 14 years This Monte Carlo SS V-6 has extra power and is such a dependable and comfortable ride.

What does the SS stand for in Monte Carlo SS?

Episode 2528. Chevrolet Monte Carlo is the most winning car name in NASCAR racing history, and that heritage is certainly evident in the shape of this new 2006 Monte Carlo SS. Now when Chevrolet puts the SS, or Super Sport, badge on a car or truck, it means get ready for a bit more performance than its everyday kin.

What is the most desired Monte Carlo?

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.

What is a true SS Monte Carlo?

As far as we know all other U.S. built cars do not have anything to indicate an SS454 on the body tag. Engine. All SS Monte Carlos in 1970 and 1971 were 454s and all 454s in 1970 and 1971 were SS cars. So if there is a numbers matching 454 in the car, that will confirm it is a real SS.

Where can I buy parts for a Monte Carlo SS?

Dixie Monte Carlo Depot – New, used, and reproduction parts for 78-88 Chevy Monte Carlo SS, LS, CL, Chevy El Camino, and Chevy Malibu CAR Motorsports – Premium quality GM Licensed accessories including Floor Mats, Dash Covers, Trunk Kits, Hood Insulators, Carpet, Leather Seat Covers, Steering Wheel Covers, Headrests, and much more.

How many Monte Carlo SS were built?

The ultimate Monte Carlo SS was the Aerocoupe, which added a sloping rear window to again enhance airflow performance on the racetrack. A couple hundred were built in 1986, but more than 6,000 were sold in 1987.

What kind of platform does a Monte Carlo have?

The first-generation models were built on the ubiquitous A-body platform, using the 116-inch wheelbase that was originally designed for four-door intermediates, like the Chevelle sedan. In fact, the original Monte Carlo shared much of its structure with the Chevelle, including the firewall and some of the glass.

Is the Monte Carlo front or rear-drive?

A significant restyle greeted 1981, but the Monte Carlo was still based on the same architecture that would see it through the end of its production cycle as a rear-drive car.