Chevrolet Lumina

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Chevrolet Lumina
Production period: 1989-2017
Class : Middle class , upper middle class
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Previous model: Chevrolet Celebrity
Successor: Chevrolet Impala , Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Chevrolet Lumina is an upper middle class passenger car produced by the American automaker General Motors since 1989 . The vehicle was produced in Oshawa ( Canada ) from early 1989 to spring 2001 and replaced both the Chevrolet Celebrity and the Chevrolet Monte Carlo .

Two different vehicles were called Lumina in the USA, which initially led to some confusion among buyers. In addition to a sedan called the Lumina Sedan , the Lumina APV minivan was also offered.

The last model was manufactured in Australia by GM subsidiary Holden and only offered in a few markets.

First generation (1989–1994)

1st generation
Chevrolet Lumina Sedan (1990-1994)

Chevrolet Lumina Sedan (1990-1994)
Production period: 1989-1994
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Engines:
Petrol engines : 2.5-3.4 liters
(78-157 kW)
Length: 5019-5062 mm
Width: 1803-1821 mm
Height: 1354-1361 mm
Wheelbase : 2730 mm
Empty weight : 1586 kg

From the beginning of 1989, the official racing car model from Chevrolet for the NASCAR races was carried under the name Lumina . At around the same time, the production vehicle with the same name went on sale.

Chevrolet Lumina Z34 Sports Coupé (1991-1994)

The American Chevrolet Lumina was based on the W - Platform of General Motors, the Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Oldsmobile, Buick Regal and Buick Century (after 1996) was similar.

Although the Lumina sold well, GM was criticized in the trade press for being too late in bringing a competitor for the Ford Taurus onto the market.

Engines

  • Model year 1993: 2.2 l R4 petrol engine, OHV valve control , maximum output 110 hp (82 kW)
  • Model year 1990–1992: 2.5 l R4 petrol engine (151 cu.in) GM Iron Duke engine , OHV valve control, maximum output 105 hp – 110 hp (78 kW – 82 kW)
  • Model year 1990–1994: 3.1-l V6 gasoline engine (191 cu.in) GM 60-Degree V6 Generation II , OHV valve control, maximum output 135 hp – 140 hp (101 kW – 104 kW)
  • Model year 1991–1994: 3.4 l V6 gasoline engine (207 cu.in), DOHC valve control, GM 60-Degree V6 engine , maximum output 200 hp – 210 hp (149 kW – 157 kW)

Lumina Z34

The more powerful version of the production model was the two-door Lumina Z34 coupe introduced in spring 1991 . This had a 3.4-liter V-6 engine (Engine Code: LQ1) with DOHC valve control , the maximum of 157 kW (210 hp) at 5200 min -1 rendered performance.

The external changes were z. B. factory-installed spoilers and some shapes changed on the body, air inlet slots in the bonnet, and a special steering wheel. The grill also came with a body-colored panel. The whole thing resembled the Ford Taurus SHO.

Second generation (1994-2001)

2nd generation
Chevrolet Lumina Sedan

Chevrolet Lumina Sedan
Production period: 1994-2001
Body versions : limousine
Engines:
Petrol engines : 3.1-3.8 liters
(119-160 kW)
Length: 5103 mm
Width: 1842 mm
Height: 1392-1402 mm
Wheelbase : 2730 mm
Empty weight : 1997 kg
Rear view
Stars in the US NCAP - Crash Test (1999), front driver's side attempt 4 stars

In autumn 1994 the Lumina was completely renewed . Only the sedan remained, as the Lumina Coupé was renamed Monte Carlo . The V6 engine with engine code LH0 was changed to the V6 engine with engine code L82, also known as 3100 SFI. Special versions of this model were also produced for police and taxi companies after production of the Chevrolet Caprice was discontinued in 1996.

A sportier version of the vehicle (Lumina LTZ) came on the market in early 1997 to replace the discontinued Impala SS and Caprice models . The version had sports bikes (similar to the style of the Impala SS), the 3.4-liter V6 engine (which was optionally available from 1997), a tachometer, and electrically adjustable seats.

The 3.4-liter V6 engine was swapped for the 3800 "Series II" engine in 1998, and the airbags were also improved around the same time.

General Motors stopped production on April 26, 2001. Chevrolet's sales of the Lumina were no longer profitable enough. In autumn 1999 the Chevrolet Impala came on the market again, which - now with front-wheel drive - functions as a successor, the Chevrolet Lumina was only sold for fleet operation from the same year. Among them is the Chevrolet Malibu .

In some Asian countries production of the Lumina continued and it was sold as the Buick Century / Regal. In Latin America, the Lumina was offered under the name Chevrolet Omega.

Engines

  • Model year 1995–2001 3.1-l V6 gasoline engine (191 cu.in), OHV valve control , GM 60-Degree V6 Generation II , maximum output 160 hp – 175 hp (119 kW – 130 kW)
  • Model year 1995–1997 3.4 l V6 gasoline engine (207 cu.in), DOHC valve control, GM 60-Degree V6 LQ1 V6, maximum output 210 hp – 215 hp (157 kW – 160 kW)
  • Model year 1997–1999 3.8 l V6 gasoline engine (231 cu.in), OHV valve control, GM 3800 Series II V6, maximum output 200 hp (149 kW)

Outside the USA

Chevrolet Lumina SS (2001)

From 1998 a new Lumina model was offered in Middle Eastern and South African markets. It is a sister model of the Holden Commodore  VT / VX / VY / VZ (Lumina Sedan) or Holden Monaro (Lumina Coupé) and was manufactured with this in Australia until 2006. In the Middle East, sales of the Holden Commodore-based Chevrolet Lumina ran through 2017.

In the Philippines, a renamed version of the Buick Regal was sold as the Chevrolet Lumina between 2005 and 2008 .

The generation of the Holden Commodore (VE) produced from 2006 to 2013 was also sold as the Chevrolet Lumina. In South Africa even the Holden Ute was offered as the Lumina Ute , but only the top model Lumina SS or Lumina Ute SS .

In 2013, sales in South Africa were discontinued.

Web links

Commons : Chevrolet Lumina  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Bob Kaplow: SUCCESSFUL MONTE CARLOS OUT AND BRAND NEW LUMINAS IN - The Washington Post. In: washingtonpost.com. May 6, 1989, accessed November 25, 2018 .
  2. ↑ Al Pearce: LUMINA TO MAKE ITS NASCAR FINALE - Daily Press. In: dailypress.com. November 9, 1994, accessed November 25, 2018 .
  3. ↑ 1990-94 Chevrolet Lumina - Consumer Guide Auto. In: consumerguide.com. Retrieved November 25, 2018 (American English).
  4. ↑ Jim Mateja: LUMINA PULLS UP-AT LAST - Chicago Tribune. In: chicagotribune.com. June 18, 1989. Retrieved November 25, 2018 (American English).
  5. ↑ Kevin Wilson, Bob Myers: Vintage 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Z34 review with Dale Earnhardt. In: autoweek.com. March 11, 1991, accessed November 25, 2018 .
  6. ↑ 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA 4 DR - NHTSA. In: nhtsa.gov. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
  7. ↑ Jim Mateja: 1995 Chevrolet Lumina - chicagotribune.com Review - Cars.com. In: cars.com. Chicago Tribune, May 16, 1994, accessed November 25, 2018 .
  8. ↑ 1995-01 Chevrolet Lumina / Monte Carlo - Consumer Guide Auto. In: consumerguide.com. Retrieved November 25, 2018 (American English).
  9. ^ Matt / Bob Hagin: CHEVROLET LUMINA LTZ (1997). In: theautochannel.com. Retrieved November 25, 2018 .
  10. ↑ a b Debi Domby: Lumina reaches end of the line. In: autonews.com. April 30, 2001. Retrieved November 25, 2018 (American English).
  11. ↑ Marton Pettendy: Last Monaro fetches $ 187,600 - GoAuto. In: goauto.com.au. February 23, 2006, accessed November 25, 2018 .
  12. ↑ Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury: Chevrolet SS production ends, so say farewell to the Chevy Lumina - Drive Arabia. In: drivearabia.com. Retrieved May 28, 2017, November 25, 2018 (American English).
  13. ^ Jude P. Morte: GM illuminates midsize sedan market with new Chevy Lumina - Auto Industry News. In: autoindustriya.com. February 22, 2005, accessed November 25, 2018 .
  14. ↑ William Stopford: Obscure rebadges From Around The World: Part 6. In: curbsideclassic.com. November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018 (American English).
  15. ↑ Hailey Philander: TESTED: Chevrolet Lumina SS - Wheels24. In: wheels24.co.za. February 21, 2007, accessed November 25, 2018 .
  16. ↑ Chevrolet Lumina SS Ute Launched in South Africa. In: motor1.com. February 27, 2008, accessed November 25, 2018 .
  17. ↑ SA Roadtests - 2013 Chevrolet Lumina SSV Ute. In: scarletpumpkin.com. June 22, 2013, accessed November 25, 2018 .
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