1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2-Door Sport Coupe
The 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1AZ37). Series Z is shared with the Corvette (1YZ87); the body code separates them.
Confidence
95%
1Z37J91485633
267 cu.in. V8 125 HP (J)
Engine
2-Door Sport Coupe
Body
Oshawa, Ontario, CAN
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | Z37 | Monte Carlo |
| Engine Code | J | 267 cu.in. V8 125 HP (J) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | 1 | Oshawa, Ontario, CAN |
| Serial Number | 485633 | Unit #485633 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine267 cu.in. V8 125 HP (J)
Cylinders8
Displacement267 cu.in. CID
Horsepower125 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantOshawa, Ontario, CAN
Plant Code1
Pattern SourceGM
Specifications
Dimensions
Production1613
Weight3650
Width76.5
Front Tread60.5
Wheelbase117
Rear Tread60
Length206.2
Height53.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.79
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Reverse Ratio3.17
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15.4 Quarts
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Air conditioning, Radio, 429 cu. in. V8 engine, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power windows, 390 cu. in. V8 engine, Power seats
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Red, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Grabber Blue, Grabber Green Metallic, Grabber Yellow, Gray Gold Metallic, Light Gold, Light Green, Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Blue Metallic, Medium Green Metallic, Medium Yellow Gold, Pastel Blue, White
Pricing
MSRP$3408.00
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.