1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1981 - 1988
Price :	$9,600-$11,400
Weight :	3100 lbs \| 1406.136 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree
Displacement :	4293 cc \| 262.0 cu in. \| 4.3 L.
Power :	130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	210 Ft-Lbs (285 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	9.3:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

V 8
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

V 8
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	180.00 SAE @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester E4Me 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1985 :	1,418,098
Total 1985 Monte Carlo production :	119,057
1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sport Coupe V-6 2 dr. 6 P :	63,512
Sport Coupe V-8 2 dr. 6 P :	20,061
SS Sport Coupe V-8 2 dr. 6 P :	35,484

Handling

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E088000
Summary	CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy	HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E043000
Summary	CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1985 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$9,005
Avg. Household Income :	$22,100
Avg. Home :	$89,330
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.09
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 202.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a width of 71.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost approximately $9,600 to $11,400 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was offered as a Sport Coupe V-6, Sport Coupe V-8, SS Sport Coupe V-8.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1985? A: Chevrolet produced 1,418,098 automobiles in 1985.

Q: How many 1985 Monte Carlos were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 119,057 examples of the Monte Carlo in 1985.

Q: What engines did the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had the following engine options: V 6 (4293 cc | 262.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 210 Ft-Lbs (285 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 180.00 SAE @ 4800 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic gearbox.