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Monte Carlo
1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Monte Carlo
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
4th Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.8 V6 Turbo Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
173 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Torque
359 Nm (265 lb-ft)
Displacement
3,791 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,141 mm
(202.4 in)
Width
1,824 mm
(71.8 in)
Height
1,394 mm
(54.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,743 mm
(108.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,486 mm
(58.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,468 mm
(57.8 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
G Platform (RWD)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Safety & Security
Airbags
Other Airbags
Pedestrian Airbag
No
Door-mounted Airbags
No
Seat Belt Airbag
No
Seat Cushion
No
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Pelvis Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Knee Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Curtain Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Center Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Monte Carlo
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Monte Carlo Standard
1970–2007
Monte Carlo Coupe Generations
12 of 18
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4th Generation
1981
Year
1981
Powertrain
3.8 V6 Turbo Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
173 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline