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The Chevrolet Monte Carlo first emerged during the height of the muscle car era
in 1970. A combination of luxurious features and the coupe design was
extraordinarily popular with those who wanted the handling and speed of a larger
engine combined with convenient and lavish features that made driving the Monte
Carlo a pleasurable, comfortable and often thrilling experience.
In addition to being a huge success representing General Motors on the Nascar
circuit, the Monte Carlo was Motor Trends "Car of the Year" in 1973. Throughout
the years, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo received both cosmetic and mechanical
updates and enhancements that strived to continued to live up to the marvel of
the Monte Carlo big block motors, rear wheel drive, performance based handling
packages and sporty exteriors with plush interiors.
Unfortunately, in 1988, large, powerful 2 door sedans like the Monte Carlo lost
popularity with most cost conscious Americans due to their thirst for gasoline
and its ever increasing cost and the implied reliance on foreign fuel. Chevrolet
responded to consumer demand and introduced the Lumina as the successor to the
Monte Carlo.
However, in 1995 the fond name of the Monte Carlo emerged again-but this time
the only similarity to its former generations was its name. With a fuel
efficient V6 engine, a smaller frame and front wheel drive, the 1995 through
2000 Monte Carlo's bore a vague-if any-resemblance to the legendary muscle car
of past generations.
The last generation of the Monte Carlo was the sixth generation, sold from 2000
until 2007. The final generation of the Monte Carlo is available with 6 engine
selections and in available as both a 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder models with
front wheel drive. The 2007 Monte Carlo marked the end of an era - a time
remembered as when safety and security and the amount of gasoline consumed could
not compare to the performance and power of your ride proudly announcing your
identity whilst you enjoyed the thrill of driving around twists and turns that
the Monte Carlo could handle with ease.
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