1987, 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
 The 1987 and 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo closed a chapter in Monte Carlo history. Shown here are the 1987 Monte Carlo SS and LS models. |
The 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was offered in LS and SS models. The 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS came in notchback coupe and fastback Aerocoupe versions.
The Aerocoupe was a limited-production special first seen for 1986. Only 200 were built to qualify the design for use in stock car racing. For 1987, production was somewhat less limited: a total of 6052.
Standard engine in the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS was the throttle-body-injected
4.3-liter V-6, now making five more horsepower for a total of 145. It was backed by a
three-speed automatic transmission.
Optional for the LS was the base 5.0-liter
carbureted V-8 making 150 horsepower. It was tied to a four-speed automatic; this transmission was optional on the V-6. The 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS models again got the H.O. carbureted 5.0-liter
V-8 with 180 horsepower.
The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo became Chevy's sole remaining rear-drive six-passenger coupe. This was the result of Chevrolet discontinuing its full-size Caprice two-door body style after 1987.
The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo changes included the addition of a four-speed
automatic as standard. And the fastback Aerocoupe version of the The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS was
history. Just over 30,000 Montes were built in this swan-song season, more than
half being the SS version.
After a run of some 19 years, the Monte Carlo nameplate was
retired -- or should we say, granted a leave of absence. Go to the following pages to see how the name would be
resurrected in the 1990s to grace a rather different sort of personal-luxury
car.
 The 1987 andd 1988 Monte Carlos were the last of the rear-wheel-drive Monte Carlos. This is 1987 Monte Carlo SS. |
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Facts
| Model | Weight range (lbs.) | Price range (new) | Number built |
| Monte Carlo | 3,283-3,526 | $11,306-$14,838 | 79,045 |
1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Facts
| Model | Weight range (lbs.) | Price range (new) | Number built |
| Monte Carlo | 3,212-3,267 | $12,330-$14,320 | 30,174 |
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