1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Specifications

Specifications

1973 1974 1976 1977

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1973 - 1977
Price :	$4,970-$5,300
Weight :	3850 lbs \| 1746.331 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2-barrel Rochester 2GC

Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1977 :	2,543,153
Total 1977 Monte Carlo production :	411,038
1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Landau Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	186,711
S Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	224,327

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	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V132000
Notes	GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 77-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATESHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH COUPLING RETAINER LOCKING TABS NOT BENT OVERPROPERLY OR ONE OR MORE OF THE LOWER FLEXIBLE COUPLING RIVETS IMPROPERLYPEENED.IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLYCOULD SEPARATE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND VEHICLE CRASH MAY OCCURWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING, AND REPLACING SHAFT WHERENECESSARY).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19770101
NHTSA Campaign ID	78V138000
Summary	THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE/SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: DRIVER SHOULD AVOID FAST CORNERING, RAPID ACCELERATION, OR ANY TYPE OFDRIVING WHICH MAY PRODUCE ABNORMALLY HEAVY LOADS ON THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS UNTILTHE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1977 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$15,000
Avg. Home :	$49,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.65

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 213.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a width of 77.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost approximately $4,970 to $5,300 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was offered as a Landau Coupe, S Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1977? A: Chevrolet produced 2,543,153 automobiles in 1977.

Q: How many 1977 Monte Carlos were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 411,038 examples of the Monte Carlo in 1977.

Q: What engine did the 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The engine powering the 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was a V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic gearbox.