How can you tell if a Monte Carlo is a true SS?

How can you tell if a Monte Carlo is a true SS?

How to Tell If My Car Is a Real SS

1. Check for the SS package.
2. Look for the number on the engine.
3. Run the Vehicle Identification Number.
4. Find the trim tag on the interior of the driver side door.
5. Look under the back seat for the build sheet.

What year is my Monte Carlo?

Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Production	1969–1987 1994–2007
Model years	1970–1988 1995–2007
Body and chassis
Class	Personal luxury car

How do I decode a Chevy VIN number?

How to Decode a Chevrolet VIN?

1. 1G1 = Manufacturer (Chevrolet United States)
2. J = Platform Code (Chevrolet Cavalier)
3. C = Platform Series Code.
4. 1 = Body Style (Two-Door Coupe)
5. 2 = Restraint Type.
6. 4 = Engine Type (LN2; 2.2L; Gas L4 SFI)
7. 0 = Security Code.
8. 1 = Model Year (2001)

What VIN or letter signifies a true SS?

All genuine SS vehicles from 1966 through 1968 have an “8” as the third digit of the VIN. Starting in 1972, the 5th character in the VIN number of all GM vehicles indicated the vehicle’s engine type. A “W” indicates the true SS LS5 454 V-8 4bbl engine.

What does SS mean on a Monte Carlo?

Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet on a limited number of its vehicles. All SS models come with distinctive “SS” markings on their exterior.

Whats the difference between a 1970 and 1971 Monte Carlo?

The 1970 Monte Carlos had no hood ornament protruding from their chrome hood spears, while the ’71 Monte Carlos featured a stylish ornament rising from the front of their hood spears. The 1972 Monte Carlos had wider chrome spears with a subtle, slightly raised forward section that featured MC letters on their hoods.

What’s the value of a 1970 Monte Carlo?

Data based on 92 auction sales. note: The images shown are representations of the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction….Chevrolet Models.

Engines	Median Sale
454 CID | 360 HP	$16,500
350 CID | 250 HP	$9,750
400 CID | 330 HP	$26,000

How can you tell if a 70 El Camino is a true SS?

Look at the door panel. If you see an SS door panel emblem, verify that the model is pre-1970. Chevy did not manufacture post-1970 El Camino models with the SS door panel emblem.

How fast does a Monte Carlo SS go?

Performance

0 – 100 kph	5.8 s
0 – 60 mph	5.5 s
Top speed	250 kph (155 mph)