| General information | |
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| Brand | Chevrolet |
| Model | Monte Carlo |
| Generation | Monte Carlo I |
| Type (Engine) | 7.4 V8 Turbo-Jet (270 Hp) Hydra-matic |
| Start of production | 1972 year |
| End of production | 1973 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.1 kg/Hp, 165.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.1 kg/Nm, 323.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 270 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 36.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 529 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 390.17 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 7440 cm3 454.02 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 107.98 mm 4.25 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 101.6 mm 4 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 21.8 l 23.04 US qt | 19.18 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1634 kg 3602.35 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 365 l 12.89 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 | 6J x 15 |
| What is the body type, Chevrolet Monte Carlo I? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How much power, Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe 1972 7.4 V8 Turbo-Jet (270 Hp) Hydra-matic? | 270 Hp, 529 Nm 390.17 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe 1972 7.4 V8 Turbo-Jet (270 Hp) Hydra-matic? | 7.4 l 7440 cm3 454.02 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1972 Chevrolet 7.4 V8 Turbo-Jet (270 Hp) Hydra-matic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Monte Carlo I Coupe 1972 7.4 V8 Turbo-Jet (270 Hp) Hydra-matic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe? | 5245 mm 206.5 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe? | 1920 mm 75.59 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo I 7.4 V8 Turbo-Jet (270 Hp) Hydra-matic? | 1634 kg 3602.35 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe? | 365 l 12.89 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo I 7.4 V8 Turbo-Jet (270 Hp) Hydra-matic? | 3, automatic transmission Turbo Hydra-matic |
