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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Review
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2003 Monte Carlo Review Summary & Specifications
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a fast, competent, and comfortable cruiser on interstate runs and good fun on back roads. The Monte Carlo SS offers spirited acceleration, decent handling, and good brakes. This is a car shaped in a wind-tunnel that the purpose of getting around Indianapolis Motor Speedway as quickly as possible. We strongly recommend the SS and like the optional leather interior.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | LS ($20,465); SS ($23,030) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 180-hp 3.4-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 200-hp 3.8-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual airbags, three-point belts for all seats, LATCH anchors for child seats, ABS, traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | driver's side-impact airbag (SS only) |
| 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 | 20465 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Monte Carlo SS ($23,030) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, dual remote mirrors, dual vanity mirrors, tinted glass, passive anti-theft system, tilt wheel, 225/60R-16 tires, cast aluminum wheels, remote keyless entry, rear spoiler, ABS, traction control |
| Destination Charge | 635 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Preferred Equipment Group ($1985) includes AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo with six speakers, amp, and anti-theft system, six-way power driver's seat, Seating Comfort Package with heated front seats and six-way power passenger seat, driver information center with trip computer, outside temperature display, Homelink programmable garage door opener, and anti-theft alarm system, OnStar with one-year Safe and Sound plan, dual power heated mirrors, air filtration system, front and rear floor mats, cargo net, electrochromic rear-view mirror with dual reading lights, power heated exterior mirrors; leather accent bucket seats ($625); Competition Yellow Appearance Package ($995) includes unique 16-inch wheels, rear spoiler, bright stainless steel exhaust tip, black name plates and pin striping, yellow-on-black floor mats |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 27270 |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 225 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/30 |
| 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 |
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| 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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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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