These are standard specifications for the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic with Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1981 - 1988 |
| Price : | $12,330-$14,330 |
| Weight : | 3210 lbs | 1456.032 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4293 cc | 262.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque : | 225 Ft-Lbs (305 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 |
| Throttle-body fuel injection | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 150.00 SAE @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.3:1 |
| 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 : | 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Electronic fuel injection | |
4 Automatic with Overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1988 : | 1,236,316 |
| Total 1988 Monte Carlo production : | 30,174 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| LS Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 13,970 |
| LS Coupe V-8 2 dr. 6 P : | 16,204 |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
1988 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $10,400 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $27,225 |
| Avg. Home : | $91,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.91 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 200.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a width of 71.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost approximately $12,330 to $14,330 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was offered as a LS Coupe, LS Coupe V-8, SS Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1988? A: Chevrolet produced 1,236,316 automobiles in 1988.Q: How many 1988 Monte Carlos were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 30,174 examples of the Monte Carlo in 1988.Q: What engines did the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had the following engine options: V 6 (4293 cc | 262.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 150.00 SAE @ 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 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had a 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
How many 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo were produced?
How powerful was the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? Was the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo popular? Was the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 200.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a width of 71.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost approximately $12,330 to $14,330 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was offered as a LS Coupe, LS Coupe V-8, SS Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1988? A: Chevrolet produced 1,236,316 automobiles in 1988.Q: How many 1988 Monte Carlos were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 30,174 examples of the Monte Carlo in 1988.Q: What engines did the 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had the following engine options: V 6 (4293 cc | 262.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 2000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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