1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Specifications

Specifications

1978 1979

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1978 - 1980
Price :	$5,000-$5,900
Weight :	3040 lbs \| 1378.921 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree
Displacement :	3277 cc \| 200.0 cu in. \| 3.3 L.
Power :	94 BHP (69.184 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

Inline 6
Displacement :	4097 cc \| 250.0 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	7
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 barrel carburetor

V 8 90-degree \| 2 Barrel Rochester M2MC
Displacement :	4375 cc \| 267.0 cu in. \| 4.4 L.
Power :	125 BHP (92 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

V 8 90-degree \| 4 Barrel Rochester M4MC
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.4:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.52:1
2nd Gear :	1.52:1
3rd Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1979 :	2,284,749
Total 1979 Monte Carlo production :	316,923
1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Landau Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	91,850
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	225,073

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	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	85V048000
Summary	EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
Remedy	ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.
Notes	NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1985.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MIDSIZE PASSENGER CARS AND SMALL TRUCKS. SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES.

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19770801
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V025000
Summary	THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
Remedy	BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FRACTURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19770801
NHTSA Campaign ID	84V149000
Summary	REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY AFFECTED AXLE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; REAR AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19781201
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V142000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; SWITCH BUTTON RING, BRAKE LIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITH INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS, A VEHICLE APPROACHINGFROM THE REAR WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED. ALSO, IF THECRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE THROUGH BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION,VEHICLE MAY ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. EITHER CONDITION COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL UNTIL IT HAS BEENINSPECTED BY DEALER.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1979 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,500
Avg. Home :	$58,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.86

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 212.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a width of 77.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost approximately $5,000 to $5,900 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was offered as a Landau Coupe, Sport Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1979? A: Chevrolet produced 2,284,749 automobiles in 1979.

Q: How many 1979 Monte Carlos were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 316,923 examples of the Monte Carlo in 1979.

Q: What engines did the 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had the following engine options: V 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 94 BHP (69.184 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 2000 RPM

Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V 8 (4375 cc | 267.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic gearbox.