Monte Carlo Cars The First generation 1972 Part 1

Monte Carlo Cars The First generation 1972 Part 1

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A Cadillac-like egg-crate grille similar to the 1971 Chevrolet Caprice and a metal rear trim molding highlighted the changes to the 1972 Monte Carlo Cars, the final year for the first generation design. The SS was dropped, but a new Monte Carlo Custom option appeared as a one-year only, offering that included a special suspension and other items previously included with the SS option. Unlike the departed SS package, it was available with any engine on the roster.

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The engines were largely unchanged, but an industry-wide switch to SAE net hp numbers led to a reduction in the rated power of all Chevrolet engines. Chevrolet did not list gross horsepower figures for 1972. Compared to 1971 figures, only the 402 and 454 had a decrease in power. The new ratings for the Monte Carlo were.

• 350 CID (5.7L), two-barrel: 165 hp
• 350 CID (5.7L), four-barrel: 175 hp
• 402 CID (6.6L), four-barrel: 240 hp
• 454 CID (7.4L), four-barrel: 270 hp