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1978 - Chevrolet - Monte Carlo Coupe

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1. Monte Carlo Coupe 1978
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Monte Carlo Coupe
Production Year 1978
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2746 mm     (108,1 in)
Front Track 1486 mm     (58,5 in)
Rear Track 1468 mm     (57,8 in)
Length 5090 mm     (200,4 in)
Width 1816 mm     (71,5 in)
Height 1369 mm     (53,9 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,85
Weight 1430 kg     (3149,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 66,4 litre   (14,6 Imp gal ,  17,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5002 cc     (305,24 cu in)
Bore 94,9 mm     (3,74 in)
Stroke 88,4 mm     (3,48 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,07
Unitary Capacity 625,25 cc/cylinder    (38,16 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,4 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 145 HP     (108,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 332 N.m     (245 lb.ft ,  33,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 271,7 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 101,4 HP/ton    (75,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 29 HP/litre    (21,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,29 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)