1995 Monte Carlo Specs
- The 1995 Monte Carlo marks the first model year of a completely redesigned two door sport coupe that was originally introduced in 1970. The Monte Carlo comes in either the base LS trim level or the performance oriented Z34 trim level, which adds a larger and more powerful engine among other performance upgrades.
- The LS trim level of the Monte Carlo weighs a total of 3,276 pounds while the Z34 trim level weighs 3,452 pounds. The car's length measures 200.7 inches and the wheelbase extends 107.5 inches. The car is 72.5 inches wide and 53.8 inches tall. The Monte Carlo's front track measures 59.5 inches wide, slightly wider than the rear track, which comes in at 59 inches. The LS has a turning diameter measuring 36.7 feet while the Z34's turning diameter measures 39 feet.
- The LS trim of the 1995 Monte Carlo seats six people with a standard front row bench, but some models come with two separate seats in the front so the car only seats five. The Z34 seats five people. The front occupants get 37.9 inches of headroom while the rear occupants get 36.9 inches of headroom. The front legroom measures 42.4 inches long, while in the rear the legroom measures 34.9 inches. The front shoulder room measures 57.5 inches and the shoulder room in the rear seats measures 57.6 inches. Hip room measures 53.4 inches in the front seats and 51.6 inches in the rear seats.
- The LS trim level of the Monte Carlo comes with a 3.1 liter V6 engine that produces 160 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. The engine in the LS has a bore measuring 3.51 inches and a stroke measuring 3.31 inches. The Z34 trim level comes with a 3.4 liter V6 engine, which produces 210 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 215 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. The engine has a bore measuring 3.62 inches and a stroke measuring 3.31 inches. Both trim levels come with a four speed automatic transmission. The LS achieves an estimated 19 mpg in the city and 29 on the highway, while the Z34 gets 17 mpg in the city and 26 on the highway.