1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Specifications

Specifications

1973 1974 1976 1977

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Perimeter box frame with cross members
Production Years for Series :	1973 - 1977
Price :	$4,670
Weight :	3900 lbs \| 1769.01 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1976 :	2,103,862
Total 1976 Monte Carlo production :	353,272
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Landau Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	161,902
S Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	191,370

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:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V038000
Notes	CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 76C09.POSSIBILITY THAT THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DOESNOT COMPLY WITH BRAKE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYSTANDARD 105.THE FAILURE TO COMPLY IS DUE TO INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT BRAKECOMBINATION VALVE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT WILL DECREASE THE STOPPINGABILITY AND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING IN A SITUATIONREQUIRING MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGVALVE WHERE NECESSARY).

Component	WHEELS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V098000
Notes	GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 76C17.POSSIBILITY THAT OPTIONAL POLYCAST WHEELS MAYHAVE MOLD RELEASE AGENT (WAX) ON THE CONICAL WHEEL LUG ***** SEATS.THIS WAXACTS AS A LUBRICANT AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE FRICTION AS WHEEL LUG NUTSARE BEING TIGHTENED.CONSEQUENTLY, A HIGH CLAMPING FORCE IS APPLIED TO THEWHEEL WHEN THE LUG NUTS ARE TORQUED AND THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES MAYCOLLAPSE.CRACKING, RESULTING IN LOOSENESS OR LOSS OF WHEEL MAY EVENTUALLYOCCUR.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHEEL LUG NUTS, VALVE STEMS ANDBALANCE WHEELS).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	75V214000
Notes	CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 76C04, PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO. 76C7, OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO.76C1, BUICK CAMPAIGN NO. 76C1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINATION VALVE, WHICHIS A PART OF THE HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLYMANUFACTURED AND COULD MALFUNCTION.SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLEIS IN MOTION AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED.A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGVALVE WHERE NECESSARY.) PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1976 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1
Avg. Household Income :	$16,000
Avg. Home :	$43,400

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 212.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a width of 77.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had a base price of approximately $4,670 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was offered as a Landau Coupe, S Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1976? A: Chevrolet produced 2,103,862 automobiles in 1976.

Q: How many 1976 Monte Carlos were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 353,272 examples of the Monte Carlo in 1976.

Q: What engine did the 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The engine powering the 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was a V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic gearbox.