| 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) |
| Monteverdi Sierra | |
| Transmission: | A904 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic |
| Engine: | 3181NaN1 LA V8 |
| Manufacturer: | Monteverdi |
| Production: | 1977–1980 20 built |
| Designer: | Carrozzeria Fissore |
| Related: | Plymouth Volare Dodge Aspen Dodge Diplomat (coupe) |
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]
The Sierras were essentially reskinned Dodge Aspens and Plymouth Volares, although the two convertible versions were based on the Dodge Diplomat.[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 175hp Chrysler 318 cubic inch Small Block V8 paired to a Chrysler TorqueFlite A-904 3-speed automatic transmission.[5] [6]