In 2006 Chevrolet released the Monte Carlo LS to the car-buying market. The Monte Carlo came in four configurations: LS, LT, LTZ, and SS. The LS configuration is powered by the 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 28 highway miles and 20 city. The Monte Carlo competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine Specs

The Monte Carlo LS is equipped with a General Motors 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The fuel system for the 2006 Monte Carlo is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 17.00 gallons.

The Monte Carlo uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Monte Carlo is 196.70 inches long, 72.90 inches wide, and 55.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $23,430, with an invoice cost of $22,141. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Monte Carlo is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The Monte Carlo LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty eight when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid car, this was exceptional.

Conclusion

The 2006 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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