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Chevrolet Monte Carlo
For the 1995 model year,
the mid-size Lumina line was split into two
models with the sedan continuing as the Lumina
and the coupe reviving the Monte Carlo nameplate
for its fifth generation. The new car rode
on an updated W-body chassis shared with the
Lumina, Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick Regal, and
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme lines and by its
nature was the first front-wheel drive Monte
Carlo. Prices ranged from $16,770 (LS) to
$18,970(Z34) in 1995
For its four-year run,
the Monte Carlo was available in two trims-LS
and Z34. LS models were powered by the 3.1
L 3100 V6 putting out 160 hp (119 kW) and
185 lbf·ft (251 N·m) while Z34s
featured a more powerful 3.4 L DOHC V6 engine
with 215 hp (160 kW) and 220 lbf·ft
(298 N·m). Aside from minor equipment
changes, the fifth generation remained virtually
unchanged during its life (The 3.4 L was replaced
with the 3800 Series II, a much simpler design).
Though
derided by some for its indistinct lines
(called the 'Lumina Carlo') and its FWD
drivetrain, the fifth generation sold well
enough for Chevrolet to continue the line
with a more original 2000 model year redesign.
The '95 bodystyle was also a favorite on
the NASCAR circuit and enjoyed considerable
success at the track.
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