The Dodge Monaco is a full-size car that was manufactured and marketed by the Dodge part of the Chrysler Corporation. The Dodge Monaco was introduced on September 25, 1965 and was produced till 1978; the Dodge Monaco was introduced again in 1990 and was produced for two years till 1992. The Pontiac Grand Prix was a major competitor for the Dodge Monaco in many parts. The Dodge Monaco was used to replace the Dodge Custom 880 and the Dodge Diplomat. The Dodge Monaco used the C-body platform and was introduced with the fuselage look.
The Dodge Monaco used the FF layout; front engine and used the optional four wheel drive or front wheel drive. The noticeable features used in the Dodge Monaco include the special badging, different taillight and grille treatment, and sportier interior parts with a full-length center console. The 3.0 Litre 183 cu in PRV V6 engine was used as standard and the 383 cu in (6.3 L) 315 hp (235 kW) V8 engine was also used. The engine was supported by the four speed automatic transmission. In parts of the United States, the Monaco 500 was available only as a hardtop coupe.