Generation 3: 1978-1980
1979 Monte Carlo Sport Coupe
1978
  • Packages: Sport Coupe, Coupe
  • Engines: 200, 231, 305
  • Trannies: 3-spd man, 4-spd man, TH-350, TH-200
  • Production: 358,191


Front view: single rectangular headlights; front parking lamps have emblems "engraved" on lenses; bumper integrated into body

Rear view: tailights are non-wraparound

1979
  • Packages: Landau, Sport Coupe
  • Engines: 200, 231, 267, 305
  • Trannies:3-spd man, TH-350, TH-200
  • Production: 316,923


Front view: single rectangular headlights; front parking lamps have horizontal "stripes" on lenses

Rear view: wraparound taillights

1980
  • Packages: Landau, Sport Coupe
  • Engines: 229, 231, turbo 231, 267, 305
  • Trannies: TH-200C, TH-250C, TH-350, TH-350C
  • Production: 148,842


Front view: dual side-by-side headlamps; hood-bulge on turbo models

Rear view: taillights the same as 1979
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