There have been several award-winning cars from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Monte Carlo of 2006. There are four trim levels to the Monte Carlo, including LS, LT, LTZ, and SS. The LT version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2005 the popular 3.5 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT Specs

Standard equipment in the Monte Carlo for 2005 and 2006 includes the 3.5 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Monte Carlo.

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

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

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 a dealer invoice cost of $22,141. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Sedan.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The Monte Carlo LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty eight when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Monte Carlo.

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