75 Front Wheel Opening • The Monte Carlo hardtop has a much more dramatic front-wheel drop than does the Monte Carlo convertible. • Closing (dropping) the front wheel openings several inches changes the appearance of the front of the car. This gave both Monte Carlos a lower and faster look without making chassis or drivetrain modifications. This effect was accentuated on both Monte Carlos with the addition of chrome trim lines on the full length of each side of the car. • The front wheel opening on the Monte Carlo convertible is dropped 3.5 to 4 inches. This “drop” is as far down as it can go without interfering or reducing the cars ability to fully steer. • Evidence that the Monte Carlo Hardtop was a Mock-Up: When we simulated the full “drop” that was apparent on the Monte Carlo hardtop (about 6 inches), we found that the steering wheel could not be turned effectively. The steering movement was restricted by 50% or more. The hardtop might have looked “sleeker” with a more dramatic wheel-well drop but would not have worked in real life.
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