Common questions

What kind of car is a Chevy Lumina?

What kind of car is a Chevy Lumina?

Chevrolet ‘s Lumina was a front-drive mid-size 4-door family sedan. It competed against the likes of its Chrysler Concorde / Dodge Monaco/Intrepid / Eagle Vision siblings, the Ford Taurus, the Toyota Camry, and the Honda Accord . In its first generation, there were a total of five trim levels for the Chevrolet Lumina.

Where can I find a 1993 Chevy Lumina Z34?

Here’s one in a Colorado Springs self-service yard. In 1994, Chevrolet shoppers could get a Cavalier Z24, a Beretta Z26, or a Camaro Z28. Of those, the Z34 has been toughest for me to find in junkyards; today’s car is just the second Z34 I have documented, after this ’92 in California.

When did they stop making Z34 Lumina badges?

While the Z34s rolled out of Oshawa Assembly for just the 1990 through 1994 model years, Lumina production continued through the 2001 model year. After that, Impala badges replaced the Lumina badges, with production of W-body Impalas continuing all the way through 2016.

When did Chevrolet stop using the name Lumina?

Chevrolet used the name on a sedan, a coupé and a minivan. Chevrolet Lumina is a nameplate that was used by the Chevrolet division of General Motors used from 1989 to 2001.

What kind of body does a Chevrolet Lumina have?

The North American Chevrolet Lumina was based on the mid-size GM W-body, which was shared with the Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (later Intrigue ), Buick Regal, and Buick Century (after 1996).

Where was the Chevrolet Lumina made in Canada?

Throughout its production, both generations of the Lumina were produced by General Motors Canada at Oshawa Car Assembly (Oshawa, Ontario). For markets outside of North America, the Chevrolet Lumina was derived from other large GM sedans.

When did General Motors start developing the Lumina?

General Motors began development of an updated Lumina in 1989, under chief engineer Norm Sholler, planned for a late 1992 launch. By 1991, a final body design was approved. Development eventually took longer than planned, delaying launch by 18 months.

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Ruth Doyle