1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
Sales of the 1985 Monte Carlo remained high, with a larger percentage opting for the powerful SS model with its standard 305-ci HO V8 rated...
Sales of the 1985 Monte Carlo remained high, with a larger percentage opting for the powerful SS model with its standard 305-ci HO V8 rated at 180 horsepower. Over 10,000 more of the SS’s were sold in 1985; 35,484 of the muscle car-like coupe were sold. The total sport coupe production dipped a little as a result, down to 82,573.
The power of the base engine was upped, with a new 262-ci V6 rated at 130 horsepower as the standard engine. The standard V8 on the sports coupe remained a 305-ci rated at 150 horsepower.
1985 also featured the return of the T-top and the demise of the diesel engine.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo generally appreciate its impressive power, classic design, and enjoyable driving experience. Many drivers love the performance modifications they've made and the nostalgia of owning this classic car. However, some have pointed out issues with fuel economy and certain mechanical problems, like transmission slippage and engine oil consumption."
this car is lots of fun to drive, it looks awesome and always has everyone turning thier heads. has good power with the 305 HO but i think it could use more. hasnt cost much to work on or drive
January 16, 2010I love this car. I have owned it since 1993. It has a built 4.3 liter v6 that puts out about 300 hp. The trans is a beefed-up 700r4. It has a Detroit Truetrac differential with 3.73 gears. It is alot of fun, and it sounds like a built v8 when it is running. The cam is the largest grind that Comp Cams offers for the 4.3, and it has a great lope at idle. I wouldn't trade this car for the world. Future plans include headers, suspension improvements and a fresh paint job.
January 31, 2009Runs and drives great, the 305 can stay until I'm ready ($$$) for an LSx swap. The body is in great shape, and I got it for a hell of a price, and even drove it home. You cant beat that for a project. A few minor things and this can be a DD.
January 16, 2010What owners say
this car is lots of fun to drive, it looks awesome and always has everyone turning thier heads. has good power with the 305 HO but i think it could use more. hasnt cost much to work on or drive
January 16, 2010I love this car. I have owned it since 1993. It has a built 4.3 liter v6 that puts out about 300 hp. The trans is a beefed-up 700r4. It has a Detroit Truetrac differential with 3.73 gears. It is alot of fun, and it sounds like a built v8 when it is running. The cam is the largest grind that Comp Cams offers for the 4.3, and it has a great lope at idle. I wouldn't trade this car for the world. Future plans include headers, suspension improvements and a fresh paint job.
January 31, 2009Runs and drives great, the 305 can stay until I'm ready ($$$) for an LSx swap. The body is in great shape, and I got it for a hell of a price, and even drove it home. You cant beat that for a project. A few minor things and this can be a DD.
January 16, 2010I love this car more than anything in the world. Performance, build, appearance, cost and fun factor are all amazing with this car. I would never buy a different car except for a new monte carlo. I love driving it.
November 10, 2009Good solid reliable old school car not your modern rubbish
May 21, 2023They don't make cars like this anymore. It's actually steel. Rides like a Cadillac. Looks better than anything curvy or egg-shaped, or hybrid. Cheap to fix, easy to work on, great car for a beginner restorer, or a seasoned race car driver. Not for sale, sorry. ;)
April 15, 2012it has amazing power very noisy not very good gas mileage it needed a litle work it will easily burn out also has a 4 speed manual transmission nice paint job with a hood scoop also has a sunroof too
March 14, 2009i bought it in pieces and built it how i wanted it. it orginaly had a 6 cylinder i put a 400 v-8 sbc in it. it looks and sounds amazing im never going to sell it.
February 3, 2008My brother an I got our hands on an 85 SS with a 350,bored 20over, rv cam, stage 1 shift kit all ballanced and blueprinted like a dream come true. The entire car has had the most extensive overhaul I've ever seen with my own eyes. The only thing left to do to this big boys toy is the interior unless.... we decide to bolt on 4or5 hundred more horse for the strip. She handles better than any thing I've ever driven and has out done a 1978 aniversary ed. vette, without smokin the rubber from the rims. Talk about beauty. By the way, It has a purplish marroon color with just the rite pearl.
November 19, 2006Car is a great car decent power and pretty rlighiable. only had one problem with it so far. but slowly finding other things that need to get fix due to previous owner's cutomization. this car is a nice cruiser. however highway driving it seems to need another gear runs about 3000 rpm at 65.
December 14, 2011Trims & specs
Base MSRP $9,954 | Seating 6 |
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Base MSRP $11,794 | Seating 6 |
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