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Article: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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- The Herald News - Joliet (IL)
- Article date:
- June 21, 2002
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Vehicle sophistication and race- inspired handling -- two different cars? Nope. One car, one nameplate: Chevrolet Monte Carlo coupe.
As a thriving survivor in a segment once clogged with competitors, the "Monte" as it is affectionately called, has outlived many other venerable nameplates fielded from the Big Three for more than 30 years.
The Monte Carlo is a readily recognized resident on the NASCAR circuit, the most successful nameplate in the organization's history.
Totally redesigned and updated back during the 2000 model year, it is being positioned in the marketplace as a coupe with "an air of sophistication and the bloodlines of a real NASCAR racer." Or as the Chevy bowtie folks ...