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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Specs

Since 1971 the Monte Carlo has lost 6.3″ in length and gained 49 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 7 generations · 1971–2007 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, the latest model year on record, is 196.9″ long, 72.8″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 110.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,433 lb. At 16.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Monte Carlo generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1973, when the new car was 7.9″ longer than the 1971–1972 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1978: 553 lb lighter than before. The current car, sold since 2000, is 2.8″ shorter than the 1995–1999 one.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Monte Carlo dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1971–1972203.1″74″52″114.2″3,384 lb
1973–1977211″76.4″52″114.2″3,655 lb
1978197.2″70.5″53.1″106.3″3,102 lb
1980200.4″71.7″53.9″97.2″—
1981–1988200.4″71.7″54.3″108.3″3,318 lb
1995–1999200.8″72″53.9″107.5″3,373 lb
2000–2007198″72.4″55.1″110.6″3,347 lb
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Monte Carlo year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Monte Carlo dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2007196.9″72.8″110.6″3,433 lb2
2006196.9″72.8″110.6″3,433 lb2
2005198″72.4″110.6″3,433 lb3
2004198″72.4″110.6″3,433 lb3
2003198″72.4″110.6″3,342 lb1
2002198″72.4″110.6″3,342 lb1
2001198″72.4″110.6″3,342 lb1
2000198″72.4″110.6″3,347 lb1
1999200.8″72.4″107.5″3,364 lb2
1998200.8″72.4″107.5″3,364 lb2
1997200.8″72.4″107.5″3,373 lb2
1996200.8″72.4″107.5″3,373 lb2
1995200.8″72″107.5″3,373 lb2
1988201.6″71.7″108.3″3,137 lb2
1987201.6″71.7″108.3″3,338 lb2
1986201.6″71.7″108.3″3,263 lb2
1985201.6″71.7″108.3″3,265 lb2
1984201.6″71.7″108.3″3,307 lb2
1983201.6″71.7″108.3″3,307 lb2
1982200.4″71.7″108.3″—1
1981200.4″71.7″108.3″3,318 lb1
1980200.4″71.7″97.2″—1
1978197.2″70.5″106.3″3,102 lb1
1977209.8″76.4″114.2″3,904 lb1
1976209.8″76.4″114.2″3,845 lb1
1975209.8″76.4″114.2″3,979 lb1
1974209.8″76.4″114.2″3,973 lb1
1973211″76.4″114.2″3,655 lb1
1972203.1″74.4″114.2″3,545 lb1
1971203.1″74″114.2″3,384 lb1
ROWS 30·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Monte Carlo on the used market

In 138 Monte Carlo listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2000–2007 car is the most common: 125 of them (91%), at an average asking price of $7,169. ForCar visitors have decoded 21 Monte Carlo VINs; the most checked model years are 2006, 2004 and 2002.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Monte Carlo generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2000–200712591%$7,169119,309 mi
1995–199997%$5,811117,131 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Monte Carlo fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Monte Carlo — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.4 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.4 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 879 cars within 10″ of its length, the Monte Carlo is lighter than 81%.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Monte Carlo against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 879 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width72.8″74″−1.2″
Wheelbase110.6″113.4″−2.8″
Curb weight3,433 lb4,114 lb−681 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Monte Carlo against its rivals

Next to the BMW 550i, Lincoln Zephyr and Jaguar S-Type, the Monte Carlo is the longest of the four.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Monte Carlo against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Chevrolet Monte Carlo (this car)2007196.9″72.8″3,433 lb
BMW 550i2007190.9″72.8″3,902 lb
Lincoln Zephyr2006190.6″72″3,406 lb
Jaguar S-Type2008191.7″71.7″3,902 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Monte Carlo bigger than the 2006?

No. The 2007 and 2006 Monte Carlo are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Monte Carlo or the BMW 550i?

The 2007 BMW 550i is 6.0″ shorter and 469 lb heavier than the 2007 Monte Carlo.

How much does a used Monte Carlo cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $5,811 for the 1995–1999 car to $7,169 for the 2000–2007 one, across 138 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 30 Monte Carlo model years, 1971 to 2007. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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