1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe
The 1970 Monte Carlo Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3123. 145,975 produced.
138570F129735
Coupe
Body
Flint, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3857 | Monte Carlo |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | F | Flint, MI |
| Serial Number | 129735 | Unit #129735 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1970
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
400 cu.in. V8
Horsepower330 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement400 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower360 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 1/3 inches
Cylinders8
Rated HP46.2
Main Bearings5
Compression9.0
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement350
Horsepower250@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque345@2800
Bands3.8 & 3.85
Dimensions
Production145975
Weight3408
Wheelbase116
Width75.6
Length205.8
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3
Height52.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio2.54
Reverse Ratio2.63
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
Suspension
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
Cooling15 Quarts, Water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, 400 cu. in. V8 engine
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Astro Blue Metallic, Autumn Gold Metallic, Black Cherry Metallic, Camaro Gold Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Citrus Green Metallic, Classic Copper Metallic, Classic White, Cortez Silver Metallic, Cranberry Red, Desert Sand Metallic, Fathom Blue Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Gobi Beige, Green Mist Metallic, Misty Turquoise Metallic, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available
Pricing
MSRP$3123.00
Other
Fbsize11
Body
Doors2
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.