Chevrolet Monte Carlo I 6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Chevrolet Monte Carlo I 6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic /Coupe 1972 - 1973/

What is the body type of Chevrolet Monte Carlo I?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the power output of Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe 1972 6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic?

240 Hp, 468 Nm
345 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe 1972 6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic?

6.6 l
6588 cm³
402.02 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1972 Chevrolet 6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Monte Carlo I Coupe 1972 6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe?

5245 mm
206.5 in.

What is the width of 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe?

1920 mm
75.59 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo I 6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic?

1634 kg
3602 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe?

365 l
12.9 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo I 6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic?

3, automatic transmission Turbo Hydra-matic

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Monte Carlo

Generation

Monte Carlo I

Modification (Engine)

6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic

Start of production

1972 year

End of production

1973 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6.8 kg/Hp, 146.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.5 kg/Nm, 286.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

240 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

36.4 Hp/l

Torque

468 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 345 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

6588 cm³ 402.02 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

104.8 mm 4.13 in.

Piston Stroke

95.5 mm 3.76 in.

Compression ratio

8.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

18.9 l 19.97 US qt | 16.63 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1634 kg 3602 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

365 l 12.9 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5245 mm 206.5 in.

Width

1920 mm 75.59 in.

Height

1344 mm 52.91 in.

Wheelbase

2946 mm 115.98 in.

Front track

1532 mm 60.31 in.

Rear (Back) track

1506 mm 59.29 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

119 mm 4.69 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.8 m 41.99 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission Turbo Hydra-matic

Front suspension

Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension

Rear suspension

Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Wheel rims size

7J x 15

Specs of Chevrolet Monte Carlo I 6.6 V8 Turbo-Jet (240 Hp) Hydra-matic /1972, 1973/