The Monteverdi Sierra is a Swiss luxury car produced by Monteverdi based on the underpinnings of the Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare. From 1977 to 1980, around 20 cars were built.[1][2]
| Monteverdi Sierra | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Monteverdi Sierra sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Monteverdi |
| Production | 1977–1980 20 built |
| Designer | Carrozzeria Fissore |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F-segment) |
| Body style | 4 door sedan 4 door station wagon (1977 only) 2 door convertible (2 built) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | F-body M-body (convertible) |
| Related | Plymouth Volare Dodge Aspen Dodge Diplomat (coupe) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 318 cu in (5.2 L) LA V8 |
| Transmission | A904 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic |
History edit
The Sierras were essentially reskinned Dodge Aspens and Plymouth Volares, although the two convertible versions were based on the Dodge Diplomat.[1][3] The coachwork was done by the Italian coach-building firm Carrozzeria Fissore, where they were given new front and rear styling, custom Italian leather interiors, custom gauge clusters, and a custom console.[4] The new styling included Fiat 125 headlight assemblies, Renault 12 taillights and Wolf Race mag wheels.
The suspension was changed from the Chrysler torsion bar design to independent, upper wishbones and lower horizontal arms combined with trailing radius rods, coil springs, adjustable shock absorbers, and stabilizer bar. The only powertrain option was a 175 hp (130 kW) Chrysler 318 cubic inch Small Block V8 paired to a Chrysler TorqueFlite A-904 3-speed automatic transmission.[5][6]
Production edit
- Approximately 15 sedans
- 2 convertibles (1 red and 1 silver)
- 5 station wagons
Gallery edit
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Monteverdi Sierra convertible, one of two prototypes built -
Monteverdi Sierra convertible (rear) -
1977 Monteverdi Sierra sedan -
Monteverdi Sierra wagon -
Monteverdi Sierra interior
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Random Car Review: The Monteverdi Sierra - Putting A Volaré Into A Tux And Teaching It How To Be Swiss". BangShift.com. 2015-05-15. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
- ^ "Never Seen One: 1979 Monteverdi Sierra". The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer. 2015-05-14. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
- ^ "Monteverdi Sierra (1977 - 1980)". Honest John. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
- ^ "BangShift.com Random Car Review: The Monteverdi Sierra - Putting A Volaré Into A Tux And Teaching It How To Be Swiss". BangShift.com. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
- ^ "BDM - Monteverdi Sierra". bdmclassiccars.com. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
- ^ "Monteverdi Sierra: the ultimate luxury Volare". allpar.com. Retrieved 2019-04-05.