Monteverdi Sierra

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
Monteverdi Sierra sedan
Overview
ManufacturerMonteverdi
Production1977–1980
20 built
DesignerCarrozzeria Fissore
Body and chassis
ClassLuxury Compact
Body style4 door sedan
4 door station wagon (1977 only)
2 door convertible (2 built)
LayoutFR layout
PlatformF-body
M-body (convertible)
RelatedPlymouth Volare
Dodge Aspen
Dodge Diplomat (coupe)
Powertrain
Engine318 cu in (5.2 L) LA V8
TransmissionA904 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic

History

The Monteverdi Sierra was a car built between 1977 and 1980 by the Swiss firm Monteverdi, the cars were essentially reskinned Dodge Aspens and Plymouth Volares, although the two convertible versions were based on Dodge Diplomat coupes.[1][3] The coach work was done by the Italian coach building firm Carrozzeria Fissore, where they were given new front and rear end 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 an 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
  • Approximately 15 sedans
  • 2 convertibles (1 red and 1 silver)
  • 5 station wagons

See also
Monteverdi Sierra convertible, one of two prototypes built

References
  1. "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.
  2. "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.
  3. "Monteverdi Sierra (1977 - 1980)". Honest John. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
  4. "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.
  5. "BDM - Monteverdi Sierra". bdmclassiccars.com. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
  6. "Monteverdi Sierra: the ultimate luxury Volare". allpar.com. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
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