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What car was The Intimidator?

By Natalie Ross

What car was The Intimidator?

The Monte Carlo SS Intimidator was Chevrolet’s homage to late, great NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. Two different, though fairly similar, versions were produced: one in 2002 and the other in 2004. The cars featured a host of exterior and interior appearance mods.

How many Dale Jr Monte Carlos were made?

2,883 Monte Carlos
This is one of only 2,883 Monte Carlos in the Signature Series built to celebrate Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Nascar career.

How much horsepower does a Monte Carlo Intimidator have?

240 hp
Supercharged SS 2dr Coupe 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Specs

Performance
Base engine size3.8 liters
Base engine typeV-6
Horsepower240 hp
Horsepower rpm5,200

Why was Dale Earnhardt called the Intimidator?

The nickname “Intimidator” came about with his famous “Pass In the Grass” after spinning Bill Elliott out in the final segment of “The Winston,” now known as the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race held at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Earnhardt set the bar high with the intimidation factor in racing.

Who is Shea Earnhardt?

Shea is the younger sister of Dale Jr. and the daughter of the late Dale Earnhardt.

What model Chevy did Dale Earnhardt drive?

Dale Earnhardt’s cars through the years: He drove more than his famous No. 3 Chevy. Dale Earnhardt was best known for his black No. 3 Chevy, which earned him one his the nicknames “The Man in Black.”

What engine was in Dale Earnhardt?

While Earnhardt’s driving aided his racing success, his tube-frame stock car’s 358-cubic-inch V-8 engine and four-speed manual transmission certainly played a part, too.

What was Dale Earnhardt’s car model?

Dale Earnhardt 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Belden Asphalt Action ELITE Historical 1/24.

What motor comes in the Monte Carlo SS?

The Monte Carlo LS and LT are powered by a 3.5L V6 engine with advanced Variable Valve Timing (VVT) — which uses an electronically controlled camshaft to pump out 211-hp and 214 lb. -ft. of torque at 4000 RPM. The Super Sport (SS), however, is powered by a stronger 303-hp 5.3L small block V8 and makes 323 lb.

When did the Monte Carlo Intimidator come out?

2002
2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS DALE EARNHARDT INTIMIDATOR. Lot #127 – In 2002, Chevrolet partnered with Richard Childress Racing and Dale Earnhardt to produce a very limited number of Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition Monte Carlo SS.