About the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- The 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS has a 3.4-liter V-6 engine with 180 horsepower and 205 ft-lbs. of torque. It has a 92 mm bore, 84.1 mm stroke and a 9.5:1 compression ratio and overhead valves. The SS has a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with 200 horsepower and 225 ft-lbs. of torque at 4,000 rpm. Both models have multi-point fuel injection systems and front wheel drive.
- The EPA rates the LS model at 19 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, for a combined rating of 22 mpg. The SS model is rated at 17 mpg city and 27 mpg highway, for a combined rating of 20 mpg.
- Both models are 197.9 inches in length, 72.3 inches in width and 55.2 inches in height with a wheelbase of 110.5 inches. The LS has a curb weight of 3,340 lbs. and the SS has a curb weight of 3,395 lbs. Both models have 38.1 inches of headroom, 58.3 inches of shoulder room, 42.4 inches of leg room and 55.2 inches of hip room in the front. There is 36.5 inches of headroom, 57.8 inches of shoulder room, 35.8 inches of leg room and 55.5 inches of hip room in the rear. Maximum seating is five and there is 15.8 cu.ft. of luggage capacity.
- Both models received five stars from the NHTSA for driver and passenger safety ratings. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes, a depowered airbag, passenger airbag and traction control are standard features for the LS and SS. Side airbags are optional on the LS, but they are a standard feature on the SS. Both models have adjustable upper belts in the front and rear. The rear center seat has a lap/shoulder belt and has an anchor for a child seat.
- The LS and SS offer standard features such as a 4-speed automatic transmission, Macpherson Strut front and rear suspensions, clock, tachometer, four-wheel independent suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, low fuel-level indicator, child safety locks, child seat anchors, bucket seats, cup holders, door pockets, tilt steering wheel, power windows, power locks, power mirrors and a rear defogger.