The Chevrolet Monte Carlo, a hallmark of Chevrolet's lineup, served as the brand's flagship personal luxury coupe and enjoyed a storied history in both consumer markets and stock car racing.
From 2002 to 2007, the Monte Carlo offered a range of front-wheel-drive powertrains, starting with a 3.4L V6 producing 180 horsepower and culminating in the 5.3L V8 Small Block engine delivering 303 horsepower and 323 lb-ft of torque in the SS trim.
Transmission options included a 4-speed automatic with overdrive, with the SS models featuring a heavy-duty version.
This generation marked the Monte Carlo's final years, showcasing its most powerful factory configuration before its discontinuation in 2008.
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Sixth Generation: 2000-2007
The 2000-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo offered a range of powertrains, starting with a 3.4L V6 producing 180 hp and culminating in the SS trim's 5.3L V8, delivering 303 hp and 323 lb-ft of torque—the first V8 in the Monte Carlo since 1988.
Drivetrain options were exclusively front-wheel drive, paired with a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.
A notable innovation was the introduction of a supercharged 3.8L V6 in select models, providing 240 hp and marking a performance-focused addition to the lineup.
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2007) features a horsepower range from 211 hp with a 3.5L SFI FLEXFUEL engine to 303 hp with a 5.3L SMALL BLOCK SFI engine.
Torque output varies from 214 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine to 323 lb-ft with the 5.3L engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and utilize a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
LS Coupe |
3.5L | V6 | SFI FLEXFUEL | 4 Spd Auto Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
211 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
214 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
LT Coupe |
3.5L | V6 | SFI FLEXFUEL | 4 Spd Auto Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
211 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
214 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
SS Coupe |
5.3L | V8 | SMALL BLOCK SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Heavy-Duty, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
303 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
323 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2006) offers a horsepower range from 211 hp with the 3.5L 3500 SFI FLEXFUEL engine to 303 hp with the 5.3L SMALL BLOCK SFI engine.
Torque output varies from 214 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine to 323 lb-ft with the 5.3L engine.
Transmission is a 4-speed automatic, and the drivetrain configuration is front-wheel drive (FWD).
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
LS Coupe |
3.5L | V6 | 3500 SFI FLEXFUEL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
211 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
214 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
LT Coupe |
3.5L | V6 | 3500 SFI FLEXFUEL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
211 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
214 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
LT 3.9L Coupe |
3.9L | V6 | 3900 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
242 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
242 ft-lbs @ 4,800 rpm |
LTZ Coupe |
3.9L | V6 | 3900 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
242 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
242 ft-lbs @ 4,800 rpm |
SS Coupe |
5.3L | V8 | SMALL BLOCK SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Heavy-Duty, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
303 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
323 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2005) features a horsepower range from 180 hp with the 3.4L 3400 SFI engine to 240 hp with the 3.8L 3800 SFI engine.
Torque output varies from 205 lb-ft with the 3.4L engine to 280 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and utilize a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
LS Coupe |
3.4L | V6 | 3400 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
205 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
LT Coupe |
3.8L | V6 | 3800 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
225 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
SS Coupe |
3.8L | Superchraged | V6 | 3800 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Heavy-Duty, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm |
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2004) features a horsepower range from 180 hp produced by a 3.4L 3400 SFI engine to 240 hp from a 3.8L 3800 SFI engine.
Torque output varies from 205 lb-ft with the 3.4L engine to 280 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine, both configurations utilizing a front-wheel-drive layout and a 4-speed automatic transmission with electronic control and overdrive.
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
LS Coupe |
3.4L | V6 | 3400 SFI (180 HP [134.2 kW] @ 5200 rpm 205 lb.-ft. [276.7 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
205 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
SS Coupe |
3.8L | V6 | 3800 SFI (200 HP [149.2 kW] @ 5200 rpm 225 lb.-ft. [303.7 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
225 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
SS Coupe |
3.8L | Superchraged | V6 | 3800 SFI (240 HP [179.0 kW] @ 5200 rpm 225 lb.-ft. [303.7 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) | 4 Spd Auto, Heavy-Duty, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm |
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2003) features a horsepower range from 180 hp with a 3.4L 3400 SFI engine to 200 hp with a 3.8L 3800 SFI engine, both producing peak power at 5200 rpm.
Torque output varies from 205 lb-ft with the 3.4L engine to 225 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine, both reaching their maximum at 4000 rpm.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and utilize a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
LS Coupe |
3.4L | V6 | 3400 SFI (180 HP [134.2 kW] @ 5200 rpm 205 lb.-ft. [276.7 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
205 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
SS Coupe |
3.8L | V6 | 3800 SFI (200 HP [149.2 kW] @ 5200 rpm 225 lb.-ft. [303.7 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
225 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2002) features a horsepower range of 180 hp from the 3.4L (205) SFI 3400 engine to 200 hp from the 3.8L (231) SFI 3800 engine.
Torque output varies from 205 lb-ft with the 3.4L engine to 225 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and utilize a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Super Sport (**) |
3.8L | V6 | (231) SFI 3800 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
225 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
LS Coupe |
3.4L | V6 | (205) SFI 3400 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
205 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
SS Coupe |
3.8L | V6 | (231) SFI 3800 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
225 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
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