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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Review
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2001 Monte Carlo Review Summary & Specifications
This latest Monte Carlo is the most attractive yet, to a wind tunnel that is. It's offbeat styling may not appeal to everyone. The current model does represent a major step forward in terms of strength, stiffness, weight, and suspension performance.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | LS ($19,570); SS ($22,400) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter ohv V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 180-hp 3.4-liter ohv V6; 200-hp 3.8-liter ohv V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | Dual airbags, ABS, driver's side-impact airbag on SS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19570 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Monte Carlo SS ($22,400) |
| Standard Equipment | (SS) air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, dual remote mirrors, dual vanity mirrors, tinted glass, passive anti-theft system, tilt wheel, GT suspension package, 225/60R-16 tires, cast aluminum wheels, remote keyless entry, rear spoiler, ABS, traction control, OnStar |
| Destination Charge | 610 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Preferred Equipment Group ($615) includes Homelink garage-door opener, trip computer with compass, alarm system, six-way power driver's seat, dual power heated mirrors; AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo ($223); six-way power passenger seat ($305) |
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| Price as Tested | 24153 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 225 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/29 |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 197.9/72.3/55.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | 62.1/61.2 |
| Turning Radius | 38.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.1/55.2/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.5/55.5/35.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.8 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3391 |
| Stock Tires | P225/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 |
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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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