These are standard specifications for the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Powerglide , Automatic Torque-Drive , Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1972 |
| Price : | $3,125 |
| Weight : | 3460 lbs | 1569.43 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 8 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L. |
| Power : | 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.00:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Rochester 750CFM four-barrel | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L. |
| Power : | 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 500 Ft-Lbs (678 NM) @ 3400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Powerglide , Automatic Torque-Drive , Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1970 : | 1,451,305 |
| 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 145,975 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V032000 |
| Notes | INCORRECT TIRE-INFORMATION DECAL MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.(CORRECT BYINSTALLING WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1970 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 206.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a width of 76.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had a base price of approximately $3,125 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1970? A: Chevrolet produced 1,451,305 automobiles in 1970.Q: What engines did the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 500 Ft-Lbs (678 NM) @ 3400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, Automatic Powerglide, Automatic Torque-Drive, Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 206.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a width of 76.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had a base price of approximately $3,125 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1970? A: Chevrolet produced 1,451,305 automobiles in 1970.Q: What engines did the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2800 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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