How many were built in 78?
I have a 1978 Monte Carlo with factory 4 speed and 5.0 Liter V8. How many were built in 78? Where can I look on the Internet to find out?
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1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1978 Chevy Monte Carlo was the first of third generation of Monte Carlos. The 1978 Monte Carlo was just under 800 pounds lighter than the 1977 model due to size reductions attributed to the 70s gas crisis.
Unfortunately, the engine was dropped in size as well. A 230-ci V6 rated at 104 horsepower came standard, with a 305-ci V8 as an option. While these engines might have represented a drop in power then, today this makes for an even more fun car to tune.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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by Dave M
Jun 08, 2022
I love my monte carlo as it should be
Loved to me
Jun 08, 2022
by Anonymous
Feb 10, 2013
It is so easy to just cruise or swap a few parts and hit the track. Always turns heads and get thumbs up everywhere I go. Hope to pass it on to my daughter someday. Bug only when I out grow the fun lol.Feb 10, 2013
by James W
Nov 03, 2011
its a built car not stock. have a 454 thats being built to around 900 horsepower. amazing brakes great handeling not cost affective and have alot more in it then its worth but still awesome.cant wait for it to be doneNov 03, 2011
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by Dave M
Jun 08, 2022
I love my monte carlo as it should be
Loved to me
Jun 08, 2022
by Anonymous
Feb 10, 2013
It is so easy to just cruise or swap a few parts and hit the track. Always turns heads and get thumbs up everywhere I go. Hope to pass it on to my daughter someday. Bug only when I out grow the fun lol.Feb 10, 2013
by James W
Nov 03, 2011
its a built car not stock. have a 454 thats being built to around 900 horsepower. amazing brakes great handeling not cost affective and have alot more in it then its worth but still awesome.cant wait for it to be doneNov 03, 2011
by DïnGo C
Mar 19, 2010
343hp, 4 speed saginaw transmission, t-tops, all powe kit, 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, the best thing of this car it's the aceleration, amazing driving and it's funny to smoke jerks on the road, the oly bad thing it's the fuel costs LOLMar 19, 2010
by Brandyn W
Sep 27, 2009
Performance great 305ci rear wheel drive 1 wheel peeler
Build Quality great other than the bumper trim
Appearance looks good all repainted missing bumper trim
Is this a fun car to drive? yes it is lots of chevy power !!!!small blockSep 27, 2009
by Jason C
Sep 14, 2009
My 78 monte carlo was a z34 model. It came with an aluminum trunk lid. To find a car form the 70's like that, ha good luck. Wish I still had her. It was definitaly one of my favorite cars to drive and to work on.Sep 14, 2009
by Tewy W
Aug 21, 2009
1978 Monte Carlo Limited Edition with factory 305 c.i. 118,000 orginal miles. I never really had the chance to drive it since I was in the process of restoring it. It was my dream car that I've always wanted since I was in High School. I hope I find another one someday to work on and restore to my likness. Aug 21, 2009
by John J
Aug 09, 2009
rebuilt 355 motor, 4 10 rear end, new gauges, new paint job, new gas tank, new suspension, alum. drive shaft, and rebuilt turbo 350 trans. its been pretty much over hauled and im looking forward to getting to drive it Aug 09, 2009
by Brandon N
Jul 30, 2009
305 TBI with a 700r4 tranny. out of a 91 caramo.
Headers, Dual Exhaust, 2.73 Posi Trak
I have gotten 24 mpg with it and 18 just beatin around.
Dark blue interior with some Crush Velvet.
Factory Bucket seats with a floor shift
Currently preppin for a new paint job.
Its goin to be a Dark Blue metallic.
Parents are buyin me 16in torq thrust.
Jul 30, 2009
by Jeremy S
Jul 24, 2009
i hate that it has no engine!!!!!!!!! the people who had it before me screwed up the body work really bad but i think i can work with it still! i hope anyway! other than that i love the lines of the body!Jul 24, 2009
by Gabe W
Jul 10, 2009
My first car. This is not a real pic of it, but mine looked much like this one. Mine was green however and needed some paint. I had the same wheels and rebuilt the car from the ground up, engine, tranny and suspension included (mechanically it was sound and hauled ass beating up on the poor good old Mustang GT 5.0 benchmarks of the day). It had the V8 with some upgrades so it was the same as an 85 Monte Carlo SS basically (but faster due to the upgrades).Jul 10, 2009
by Debbie T
May 28, 2009
wouldnt trade my monte for anything in the world.. Performance is outstanding with my 327 running under the hood. PRICELESS!!! Had my car for over 5 years, put alot of work into it, i couldnt ask for anything better.. MC BABY!!May 28, 2009
by Brock W
Aug 16, 2008
the electrical is completely messed up, first car i built, so its not amazing amazing, it sounds pretty sweet, interior is nice, exterior has a few minor cosmetic problems, gas mileage is low, its wicked fun to drive, it accelerates moderately, has s.b. 327 motor with 202 corvette heads (largest you can have)Aug 16, 2008
by Jimmy L
Apr 28, 2008
350
Holley Carb (dual line)
373 rear-end gears
Cragar rims
280 Performance cam
350 Turbo Tranny
Flat-top aluminum head pistons
Hugger HeadersApr 28, 2008
by Ben H
Mar 31, 2008
it's my first car I drove and I still have it.Mar 31, 2008
by Rob B
Feb 26, 2008
New paint, Brand new built 350 and TH350 trans. Feb 26, 2008
by Anonymous
Dec 02, 2007
hmm its a good car but mines a race car so it dont quite look like thatDec 02, 2007
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