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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission

Chassis Specs
Exterior
Interior

Capacities



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Powertrain / Chassis 3400 3.4L V-6 (LA1) 3800 3.8L Series II V-6 (L36) 3800 3.8L Supercharged Series II V-6 (L67)
Application standard on LS standard on SS Supercharged SS
Type 3.4L V-6 3.8L V-6 3.8L V-6 w/supercharger
Displacement (cu in / cc) 207 / 3350 231 / 3791 231 / 3791
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 3.62 x 3.31 / 92 x 84 3.80 x 3.40 / 96.5 x 86.4 3.80 x 3.40 / 96.5 x 86.4
Block material cast iron cast iron cast iron
Cylinder head material cast aluminum cast iron cast iron
Valvetrain OHV, 2 valves per cylinder OHV, 2 valves per cylinder OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Ignition system direct direct direct
Fuel delivery sequential fuel injection sequential fuel injection sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio 9.5:1 9.4:1 8.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 180 / 134 @ 5200 200 / 149 @ 5200 240 / 179 @ 5200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 205 / 278 @ 4000 225 / 305 @ 4000 280 / 380 @ 3600
Recommended fuel 87 octane 87 octane 92 octane required
Maximum engine speed (rpm) 6000 6000 6000
Emissions controls catalytic converter/EGR/ PCV/evaporative system catalytic converter/EGR/ PCV/evaporative system catalytic converter/EGR/ PCV/evaporative system
Estimated fuel economy (mpg city / hwy / combined) 21 / 32 / 26 20 / 30 / 25 TBD / TBD / TBD

Transmission 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Type Hydra-Matic 4T65-E, 4-speed automatic, front wheel drive
Gear Ratios (:1)
   1st
2.92
   2nd 1.57
   3rd 1.00
   4th 0.71
Reverse 2.39
Final drive ratio LA1: 2.86:1 ; L36: 3.29:1 ; L67: 2.93:1

Chassis / Suspension 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo LS and SS independent, MacPherson struts with specially tuned deflected disc shock absorber valving at corners, variable-rate coil spring, hollow 30-mm stabilizer bar*
Monte Carlo SS Sport Suspension Package
independent, MacPherson struts with specially tuned deflected disc shock absorber valving at corners, variable rate coil springs, hollow 17.2-mm stabilizer bar*
Monte Carlo Supercharged SS front: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, hollow 34-mm stabilizer bar; rear: independent, MacPherson struts, dual rate coil springs, hollow 19.5-mm stabilizer bar
Steering type power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio 13.2:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 2.38 for 3400 and 3800 V-6; 2.30 for supercharged
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m) 38 / 11.6 (39.6 / 12.1 for supercharged)
* SS with Sport Suspension Package includes 4-stage strut valving for finer degree of ride control over wide range of suspension movement, and spring rates increased for enhanced control of body roll during cornering

Brakes 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Type power-assisted disc with ABS, front and rear std. on SS and Supercharged, opt. on LS
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm) front: 11.93 x 1.26 / 303 x 32
rear: 10.94 x .43 / 278 x 11
Swept area (sq in / sq cm) front: 303 / 1955
rear: 276 / 1781

Wheels and Tires 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Wheel size and type LS Standard: 16-inch steel wheel w/ wheel cover
Optional: 16-inch styled-aluminum
SS 16-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheel
Supercharged SS 17-inch diamond-cut aluminum
Optional w/ LS & SS Sport Appearance Package & Winner’s Circle Package LS 16-inch diamond-cut aluminum
SS 16-inch diamond-cut aluminum
Tires LS P225/60R16
SS P225/60R16 Goodyear Eagle RSA Performance
Supercharged SS Goodyear P235/55R17 W-rated

Exterior Dimensions 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Wheelbase (in / mm) 110.5 / 2807
Overall length (in / mm) 197.9 / 5026
Overall width (in / mm) 72.7 / 1846
Overall height (in / mm) 55.2 / 1403
Track (in / mm) Front 62.1 / 1576
Rear 61.2 / 1554
EPA curb weight
(lb / kg)
LS 3340 / 1515
SS 3434 / 1558
Supercharged SS 3522 / 1598

Interior Dimensions 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Seating capacity (front / rear) 2 / 3
Head room (in / mm) Front 38.1 / 967
Rear 36.5 / 927
Leg room (in / mm) Front 42.4 / 1076
Rear 35.8 / 909
Shoulder room
(in / mm)
Front 58.3 / 1480
Rear 57.8 / 1468
Hip room (in / mm) Front 55.2 / 1402
Rear 55.5 / 1409

Capacities 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L) 98.2 / 2781
Cargo volume (cu ft / L) 15.8 / 447
Fuel tank (gal / L) 17 / 64.4
Engine oil (qt / L) 3400 V-6 4.5 / 4.3
3800 V-6 4.3 / 4.1
Cooling system
(qt / L)
3400 V-6 11.7 / 11.1
3800 V-6 12.2 / 11.5