The Chevrolet Monza was a series of compact cars introduced for the 1975 model year. The Monza was based on the Chevrolet Vega, and was offered as a hatchback, coupe, or station wagon. Originally, the Monza had been designed to fit a Wankel-Rotary engine, but the project never materialized, and a V8 option was available in its place. A range of inline four, V6, and V8 engines were fitted on the Chevrolet Monza, which was built until 1980.