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Chevrolet Monte Carlo

G-body

For 1978, the Monte Carlo switched to GM’s downsized G-body platform and became lighter and more compact. This generation kept the rear-wheel-drive coupe formula through 1980.

1978–1980 G-body U.S. market
Production 1978–1980
Body code G-body
Body styles 2-door coupe
Modifications 5
Modification Engine Power Transmission Drive Years  
chevrolet monte carlo 3.3l v6
1978–1980
Gasoline · 3.3 L · 125 hp 3-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 125 1978–1980 View details
chevrolet monte carlo 3.8l v6
1979–1980
Gasoline · 3.8 L · 125 hp 3-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 125 1979–1980 View details
chevrolet monte carlo 4.4l v8
1978–1978
Gasoline · 4.4 L · 145 hp 3-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 145 1978–1978 View details
chevrolet monte carlo 5.0l v8
1978–1980
Gasoline · 5.0 L · 145 hp 3-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 145 1978–1980 View details
chevrolet monte carlo 5.7l v8
1978–1980
Gasoline · 5.7 L · 170 hp 3-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 170 1978–1980 View details