No. 17 Western Auto's Parts American Chevrolet Monte Carlo
A Winston Cup stock car is a tube frame race car
based on a current model production car which is approved for
competition by NASCAR.
The Car:
Chassis built by Ronnie Hopkins Engineering in Greenville, S.C., with modifications by Darrell Waltrip Motorsports.
| Curb Weight: | 3,400 pounds |
| Wheelbase: | 110 inches |
| Length: | 194 inches |
| Height: | 51 inches |
| Tread/Front: | 60.5 inches/60.25 inches at Daytona and Talladega |
| Tread/Rear: | 60.5 inches/60.25 inches at Daytona and Talladega |
| Min. Ground Clearance: | 3.5 inches |
| Colors: | Blue, White, Gray and Western Auto Racing Red |
| Suspension: | Front: Independent "A" Arm type
Rear: Full Floating axle and hub assembly with reinforced axle housing. |
| Steering: | Worm-and Pinion; heavy duty; front steer |
| Brakes: | 4 Wheel Disk-Willwood |
| Wheels: | 15-inch; Circle |
| Fuel Tank: | Fuel Safe Cell; 22-gallon capacity |
Engine Specifications: General Motors V-8 cast iron block
| Displacement: | 358-cubic-inch | Carburetor: | Holley 750-830 CFM |
| Bore & Stroke: | 4.125x3.33. | Camshaft: | Competition Cams |
| Horsepower: | 770-plus at 8,000 RPM | Manifold: | Chevrolet Bowtie |
| Torque: | 490 foot lbs. At 8,000 RPM | Spark Plugs: | AC Delco |
| Tach Redline: | 8,500 RPM | Lubricant: | Havoline Supreme 20w-50 |
