The new race car retains the overall dimensions of the 2005 model, based on the sport's requirements. Suhy notes that, "Unlike other manufacturers who race family sedans, Chevrolet remains the only marque in Nascar racing that sells to fans the same two-door sports coupe that it races."
Suhy says, "I believe that in key areas we're able to work with our production counterparts to ensure that the race car is as good as it can be within the boundaries defined by Nascar. This shows in the front end design which retains some key characteristics that made Monte Carlo a winner and allows us to improve the race version even further. This should allow our teams to enjoy continued success across at tracks where we've historically been successful."
Following Nascar approval, teams will begin building development cars in preparation for testing that leads up to its debut at Speedweeks. The car will make its competition debut at Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway in February, 2006.
The Monte Carlo was introduced in September,1969 as a 1970 model in the form of a fire-breathing, 454 cu. in., 360-hp SS and made its NASCAR debut the same year.
It has reigned as the winningest model since that time, Suhy notes, despite an absence from 1988-1994. In total, from 1971 to the present, Monte Carlo has scored 380 Nascar Cup wins and led Chevrolet to 20 Manufacturers' Cup Championships (of 24), which is more than any other nameplate. Every single victory came under the power of GM's legendary Small Block V-8 engine.
On the street, buyers of the new Monte Carlo SS are supposed to notice the similarities to the race car. Suhy points out that the road car's exterior features large headlamps that have a premium, jeweled appearance with three independent lighting units. "These details complement other high-quality attributes to provide an overall feeling of solidity. All models receive a sporty rear spoiler."
The street version of the Monte Carlo SS gets 303 hp and 323 lb-ft of torque from its 5.3-litre V-8, which should propel it from 0-100 kmh in a little under six seconds. The engine also uses Displacement on Demand technology to regulate between eight-cylinder and four-cylinder operation, providing up to 8 percent improved fuel economy in certain driving conditions, such as not trying to go from 0 to 100 kmh in a hurry.
The Monte Carlo SS has a distinct front-end appearance, with a dual-split grille that has a black-diamond crosshatch pattern. The rear spoiler is unique, too, notes Suhy, "suggesting the purposefulness of Nascar spoilers." Corvette-inspired bright exhaust outlets also are standard on the Monte Carlo SS.
The FE4 suspension is tuned to "provide a sporty ride that complements the 5.3-litre V-8's performance." It offers increased stiffness and ride control, with reduced body lean and greater high-speed stability. The 34-mm hollow front stabilizer bar and 18-mm solid rear stabilizer bar are larger in diameter than the bars of the two FE2 suspension settings, providing increased roll control.
Eighteen-inch alloy wheels with W-rated P235/50R18 AL3 Goodyear Eagle RS-A performance tires are included with the FE4 suspension.
You wouldn't stand much a chance against the Nascar version or any of its competitors, but the Chevy Monte Carlo SS should serve you very well on the street.
photo:General Motors
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| 2006 Chevrolet Nascar Monte Carlo SS (photo: General Motors) |
Following Nascar approval, teams will begin building development cars in preparation for testing that leads up to its debut at Speedweeks. The car will make its competition debut at Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway in February, 2006.
The Monte Carlo was introduced in September,1969 as a 1970 model in the form of a fire-breathing, 454 cu. in., 360-hp SS and made its NASCAR debut the same year.
It has reigned as the winningest model since that time, Suhy notes, despite an absence from 1988-1994. In total, from 1971 to the present, Monte Carlo has scored 380 Nascar Cup wins and led Chevrolet to 20 Manufacturers' Cup Championships (of 24), which is more than any other nameplate. Every single victory came under the power of GM's legendary Small Block V-8 engine.
On the street, buyers of the new Monte Carlo SS are supposed to notice the similarities to the race car. Suhy points out that the road car's exterior features large headlamps that have a premium, jeweled appearance with three independent lighting units. "These details complement other high-quality attributes to provide an overall feeling of solidity. All models receive a sporty rear spoiler."
The street version of the Monte Carlo SS gets 303 hp and 323 lb-ft of torque from its 5.3-litre V-8, which should propel it from 0-100 kmh in a little under six seconds. The engine also uses Displacement on Demand technology to regulate between eight-cylinder and four-cylinder operation, providing up to 8 percent improved fuel economy in certain driving conditions, such as not trying to go from 0 to 100 kmh in a hurry.
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| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (photo: General Motors) |
The FE4 suspension is tuned to "provide a sporty ride that complements the 5.3-litre V-8's performance." It offers increased stiffness and ride control, with reduced body lean and greater high-speed stability. The 34-mm hollow front stabilizer bar and 18-mm solid rear stabilizer bar are larger in diameter than the bars of the two FE2 suspension settings, providing increased roll control.
Eighteen-inch alloy wheels with W-rated P235/50R18 AL3 Goodyear Eagle RS-A performance tires are included with the FE4 suspension.
You wouldn't stand much a chance against the Nascar version or any of its competitors, but the Chevy Monte Carlo SS should serve you very well on the street.
photo:General Motors
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