Chevrolet Monza - Revision history

Yankee at 23:24, 25 January 2010

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Vegavairbob: /* 1975 */ corrections to towne coupe and 350 engine spec

2009-05-12T11:33:19Z

1975: corrections to towne coupe and 350 engine spec

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	==1975==		==1975==

	2+2 hatchback and Towne Coupe notchback have different sheet metal and front end designs - the 2+2 has GM's first-time offered quad rectangular headlights with parking lights below the bumper (much like a 1970-1973 non-RS [[Chevrolet Camaro\|Camaro]]), while the Towne Coupe has dual round headlight design with the parking lights within the grille. The tail treatments were different ~~too~~, the hatchbacks getting a horizontal wraparound design. The bumpers on the hatchback are body-colored, chrome on the Towne Coupe. GM's Wankel engine was planned for the 1975 Monza. Poor fuel economy dictated GM's plans to offer conventional powertrains. Base engine was Vega's 2.3L I4 with a 1- or 2bbl carburetor. ~~The~~ 110 hp 4.~~3L (262~~) ~~2bbl~~ V8 was ~~an option borrowed from the [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]]~~, while the ~~145~~ hp 5.~~7L (350~~) ~~2bbl~~ V8 was ~~an option for~~ California ~~buyers. An upper level 2+2 package was available on the hatchbacks, and the notchbacks could be had~~ as ~~a Town Coupe, which had a landau vinyl roof among other such things~~. Sales totaled 136,000 ~~for both models~~.		2+2 hatchback and Towne Coupe notchback have different sheet metal and front end designs - the 2+2 has GM's first-time offered quad rectangular headlights with parking lights below the bumper (much like a 1970-1973 non-RS [[Chevrolet Camaro\|Camaro]]), while the Towne Coupe, introduced mid-year in March 1975, has dual round headlight design with the parking lights within the grille and originally featuring the half vinyl foof as standard. The tail treatments were different, the hatchbacks getting a horizontal wraparound design. The bumpers on the hatchback are body-colored, chrome on the Towne Coupe. GM's Wankel engine was planned for the 1975 Monza. Poor fuel economy dictated GM's plans to offer conventional powertrains. Base engine was Vega's 2.3L I4 with a 1- or 2bbl carburetor. An all-new 110 hp 262 CID (4.3 liter) V8 was optional, while the 125 hp 350 CID (5.7 liter) V8 was avaiable only in California as this de-tuned 350 V8 met California's stricter emission standards. Sales totaled 136,000.

	==1976==		==1976==

Vegavairbob at 11:23, 12 May 2009

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	The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients were introduced, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with a third varient, the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced a year later for the 1976 model year. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977 with flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes. About 4,000 were built. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies.		The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients were also introduced, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with a third varient, the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced a year later for the 1976 model year. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977 with flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes. About 4,000 were built. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies.

	The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire, avaiable only in hatchback models, changed very little during their tenure other than minor facelifts in 1979, and didn't sell near the numbers that the Monza or Pontiac Sunbird did. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl		The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire, avaiable only in hatchback models, changed very little during their tenure other than minor facelifts in 1979, and didn't sell near the numbers that the Monza or Pontiac Sunbird did. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl

Vegavairbob at 11:22, 12 May 2009

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	The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients were introduced the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with a third varient, the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced a year later for the 1976 model year. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977 with flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes. About 4,000 were built. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies.		The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients were introduced, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with a third varient, the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced a year later for the 1976 model year. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977 with flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes. About 4,000 were built. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies.

	The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire, avaiable only in hatchback models, changed very little during their tenure other than minor facelifts in 1979, and didn't sell near the numbers that the Monza or Pontiac Sunbird did. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl		The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire, avaiable only in hatchback models, changed very little during their tenure other than minor facelifts in 1979, and didn't sell near the numbers that the Monza or Pontiac Sunbird did. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl

Vegavairbob at 11:21, 12 May 2009

2009-05-12T11:21:46Z

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	The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. ~~Three~~ Monza varients were introduced, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced a year later for the 1976 model year. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977 with flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes. About 4,000 were built. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies.		The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients were introduced the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with a third varient, the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced a year later for the 1976 model year. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977 with flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes. About 4,000 were built. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies.

	The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire, avaiable only in hatchback models, changed very little during their tenure other than minor facelifts in 1979, and didn't sell near the numbers that the Monza or Pontiac Sunbird did. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl		The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire, avaiable only in hatchback models, changed very little during their tenure other than minor facelifts in 1979, and didn't sell near the numbers that the Monza or Pontiac Sunbird did. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl

Vegavairbob at 11:20, 12 May 2009

2009-05-12T11:20:37Z

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	The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. ~~Two~~ Monza varients ~~would also be~~ introduced ~~this year~~, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced ~~in 1975~~. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977 with flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes. About 4,000 were built. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies.		The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Three Monza varients were introduced, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced a year later for the 1976 model year. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977 with flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes. About 4,000 were built. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies.

	The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire, avaiable only in hatchback models, changed very little during their tenure other than minor facelifts in 1979, and didn't sell near the numbers that the Monza or Pontiac Sunbird did. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl		The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire, avaiable only in hatchback models, changed very little during their tenure other than minor facelifts in 1979, and didn't sell near the numbers that the Monza or Pontiac Sunbird did. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl

Vegavairbob at 11:18, 12 May 2009

2009-05-12T11:18:28Z

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	The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients would also be introduced this year, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced in 1975. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977 with flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes. About 4,000 were built. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies.		The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients would also be introduced this year, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced in 1975. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977 with flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes. About 4,000 were built. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies.

	The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire changed very little during their tenure other than ~~having~~ minor facelifts in 1979 and didn't sell in near the numbers that the Monza or ~~'''~~Pontiac Sunbird~~'''~~ did. ~~The Skyhawk and Starfire were only avaiable in the hatchback body-style.~~ The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl		The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire, avaiable only in hatchback models, changed very little during their tenure other than minor facelifts in 1979, and didn't sell near the numbers that the Monza or Pontiac Sunbird did. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl

	==1975==		==1975==

Vegavairbob at 11:15, 12 May 2009

2009-05-12T11:15:57Z

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	The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients would also be introduced this year, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced in 1975. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies~~. The limited Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977, which had flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes~~.		The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients would also be introduced this year, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced in 1975. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977 with flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes. About 4,000 were built. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies.

	The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire changed very little during their tenure other than having minor facelifts in 1979 and didn't sell in near the numbers that the Monza or '''Pontiac Sunbird''' did. The Skyhawk and Starfire were only avaiable in the hatchback body-style. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl		The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire changed very little during their tenure other than having minor facelifts in 1979 and didn't sell in near the numbers that the Monza or '''Pontiac Sunbird''' did. The Skyhawk and Starfire were only avaiable in the hatchback body-style. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl

Vegavairbob at 11:12, 12 May 2009

2009-05-12T11:12:28Z

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	The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. ~~The~~ Monza was ~~originally named to be~~ Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients would also be introduced this year, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced in 1975. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies. The limited Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977, which had flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes.		The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. Chevrolet's original choice for the Monza was Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients would also be introduced this year, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced in 1975. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies. The limited Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977, which had flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes.

	The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire changed very little during their tenure other than having minor facelifts in 1979 and didn't sell in near the numbers that the Monza or '''Pontiac Sunbird''' did. The Skyhawk and Starfire were only avaiable in the hatchback body-style. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl		The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire changed very little during their tenure other than having minor facelifts in 1979 and didn't sell in near the numbers that the Monza or '''Pontiac Sunbird''' did. The Skyhawk and Starfire were only avaiable in the hatchback body-style. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl

Vegavairbob at 11:08, 12 May 2009

2009-05-12T11:08:18Z

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	The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]] ~~in the 1960s (rumor has it that the~~ Monza was originally to be ~~named '~~'Chaparalle~~'')~~. Two Monza varients would also be introduced this year, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced in 1975. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies. The limited Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977, which had flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes.		The '''[[Chevrolet]] Monza''' was introduced September 1974 and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. It is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and shares its wheelbase and width. Standard powertrain is shared with Vega through the 1977 models. The ''Monza'' name was previously used for the 60's [[Chevrolet Corvair\|Corvair]]. The Monza was originally named to be Chaparalle after the famous race car, but didn't want to pay Jim Chaparalle fees for using his name. Two Monza varients would also be introduced this year, the [[Buick Skyhawk]] and the [[Oldsmobile Starfire]], with the [[Pontiac Sunbird]] introduced in 1975. The Monza was available with an optional 262 CID V8, and later, V6 engines. It featured styling cues from [[Ferrari]] 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe. Initially the Monza was available as a 2+2 Hatchback. Mid-year, in March 1975, the Monza Towne Coupe was introduced. In 1978 Monza S hatchback marketed as a price leader, and Monza wagon through 1979 both used Vega bodies. The limited Monza Mirage hatchback was offered in 1977, which had flared fenders and bold red/blue stripes.

	The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire changed very little during their tenure other than having minor facelifts in 1979 and didn't sell in near the numbers that the Monza or '''Pontiac Sunbird''' did. The Skyhawk and Starfire were only avaiable in the hatchback body-style. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl		The Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire changed very little during their tenure other than having minor facelifts in 1979 and didn't sell in near the numbers that the Monza or '''Pontiac Sunbird''' did. The Skyhawk and Starfire were only avaiable in the hatchback body-style. The Starfire offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, while Skyhawk's only available engine was the 110 hp Buick 3.8L (231) 2bbl