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Monte Carlo Cars The Second generation 1973 The End Part
Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsThe standard engine was a 145 (net) hp (108 kW) 350 CID (5.7 L) Turbo-Fire V8. Optional engines included a 175 (net) hp (30 kW) 350 CID V8 with a four-barrel carburetor and a four-barrel carbureted 454 CID Turbo-Jet V8 rated at 245 (net) hp (183 kW).
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The 1973 Monte Carlo Cars was named Motor Trend's "Car of the Year", due to its new styling and emphasis on Euro-style ride and handling. The 1973 Monte Carlo Cars set a new sales record for Chevrolet, with nearly 250,000 sold for the model year.
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The success of the Monte Carlo Cars and Pontiac's similar Grand Prix led to several new personal luxury cars from competitors, including subsequent Mercury Cougar, the Ford Torino Elite, the Chrysler Cordoba and restyled Dodge Charger, and even high-line versions of the AMC Matador, which got a swoopy new coupe design for 1974.
Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsThe 1973 Monte Carlo Cars was named Motor Trend's "Car of the Year", due to its new styling and emphasis on Euro-style ride and handling. The 1973 Monte Carlo Cars set a new sales record for Chevrolet, with nearly 250,000 sold for the model year.
Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsThe success of the Monte Carlo Cars and Pontiac's similar Grand Prix led to several new personal luxury cars from competitors, including subsequent Mercury Cougar, the Ford Torino Elite, the Chrysler Cordoba and restyled Dodge Charger, and even high-line versions of the AMC Matador, which got a swoopy new coupe design for 1974.
