What was the last year the Chevy Monza was made?

After the final run of 1980 models, the Monza and its siblings were replaced by a new line of front-wheel-drive “J” cars, led by the Chevy Cavalier (and its unfortunate Cadillac-badged cousin, the Cimmaron). * Though nearly forgotten today, the Monza was a successful model for GM. A total of 731,504 were made during the five-year production run.

What kind of engine was in a 1977 Chevy Monza?

The 5.0 liter (305 CID) engine was the only V8 option for the 1977 model year. The standard Vega 2.3 aluminum-block engine was discontinued at the end of the model year, replaced with the Pontiac 2.5 “Iron Duke”.

When did Chevrolet stop making the Monza Spyder?

Chevrolet decided to discontinue the Monza at the end of the 1980 model year and let base models of the Chevrolet Camaro and the new Chevrolet Citation X-11 hold the division’s place sporty-coupe market. The “Spyder” nameplate had been used to designate the 1962–1964 Corvair turbocharged model.

What was the weakness of the Chevy Monza?

Probably the major weak point of the car was that, though it did offer a V8 and was rear-wheel-drive, it was fundamentally meant to be an economy car. That meant economy car wheels and tires – just 13 inches, if you can imagine that.

What kind of headlights did the Monza have in 1978?

The 1978 Monza line gained a new base coupe and 2+2 hatchback with round headlights in an upright front end with a crossbar grille and new tri-colored taillamps. The base 2+2 hatchback also used a new blunt rear taillamp panel incorporating the license plate mount and a conventional rear bumper.

When was the last year the Chevy Monza was made?

Discontinued at the end of the 1979 model year were the Monza wagon, the 196 cu in (3.2 l) V6 and the 305 cu in (5.0 l) V8.

What was the last year the Chevy Monza was made?