Thursday, April 29, 2010

A Brief Overview Of The History Of A Monte Carlo Cars

A Brief Overview Of The History Of A Monte Carlo Cars


Chevrolet Monte Carlo Cars
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo Cars first emerged during the height of the muscle car era in 1970. A combination of luxurious features and the coupe design was extraordinarily popular with those who wanted the handling and speed of a larger engine combined with convenient and lavish features that made driving the Monte Carlo Cars a pleasurable, comfortable and often thrilling experience.


Chevrolet-Monte Carlo CarsPicture Of Chevrolet Monte Carlo Cars 1970

In addition to being a huge success representing General Motors on the Nascar circuit, the Monte Carlo Cars was Motor Trends "Car of the Year" in 1973. Throughout the years, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo Cars received both cosmetic and mechanical updates and enhancements that strived to continued to live up to the marvel of the Monte Carlo Cars big block motors, rear wheel drive, performance based handling packages and sporty exteriors with plush interiors.



Chevrolet Monte-Carlo CarsPicture Of Chevrolet Monte Carlo Cars 1970

Unfortunately, in 1988, large, powerful 2 door sedans like the Monte Carlo Cars lost popularity with most cost conscious Americans due to their thirst for gasoline and its ever increasing cost and the implied reliance on foreign fuel. Chevrolet responded to consumer demand and introduced the Lumina as the successor to the Monte Carlo Cars.




Chevrolet Monte Carlo-CarsPicture Of Chevrolet Monte Carlo Cars 2000

However, in 1995 the fond name of the Monte Carlo Cars emerged again-but this time the only similarity to its former generations was its name. With a fuel efficient V6 engine, a smaller frame and front wheel drive, the 1995 through 2000 Monte Carlo's bore a vague-if any-resemblance to the legendary muscle car of past generations.



Chevrolet-Monte-Carlo CarsPicture Of Chevrolet Monte Carlo Cars 2006

The last generation of the Monte Carlo Cars was the sixth generation, sold from 2000 until 2007. The final generation of the Monte Carlo Cars is available with 6 engine selections and in available as both a 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder models with front wheel drive. The 2007 Monte Carlo Cars marked the end of an era - a time remembered as when safety and security and the amount of gasoline consumed could not compare to the performance and power of your ride proudly announcing your identity whilst you enjoyed the thrill of driving around twists and turns that the Monte Carlo could handle with ease.



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