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| :''This is the article about the Lumina [[sedan (car)|sedan]] and [[coupe]]. For the Lumina minivan, see [[Chevrolet Lumina APV]].''
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| {{Infobox Automobile | | {{Infobox Automobile |
| |name=Chevrolet Lumina
| | |image = [[Image:1958 Chevrolet Apache.JPG|right|thumb|200px | 1958 Chevrolet Apache]] |
| |image=[[Image:Chevrolet-Lumina-Euro-3.4-sedan.jpg|250px|Chevrolet Lumina Euro 3.4 sedan]] | | |name = Task Force Series |
| |manufacturer=[[General Motors]] | | |manufacturer = [[Chevrolet]] & [[General_Motors_Corporation | GMC]] |
| |production=1990–2001 | | |aka = 3100 <BR> 3200 <BR> 3600 <BR> 31 <BR> 50 <BR> 100 <BR> Apache <BR> Cameo <BR> Viking <BR> Spartan |
| |class=[[Mid-size]]
| | |production = 1955-1959 |
| |predecessor=[[Chevrolet Celebrity]]<br>[[Chevrolet Monte Carlo]]
| | |class = [[Pickup truck]] |
| |successor=[[Chevrolet Impala]]<br>[[Chevrolet Monte Carlo]] (For Coupe) | | |predecessor = [[Chevrolet Advance Design]] |
| |assembly=[[Oshawa, Ontario]], [[Canada]] | | |successor = [[Chevrolet_C/K#1960-1966 | C/K Series]] |
| |layout=[[FF layout]] | | |engine = [[Chevrolet_Straight-6_engine#235 | 235 in²]] <br> [[Chevrolet_Small-Block_engine#265 | 265 in² V-8]] <br> [[Chevrolet_Small-Block_engine#283 | 283 in² V-8]] |
| |wheelbase={{auto in|107.5|0}} | | |transmission = 3-Speed Manual <br> Automatic |
| |platform=[[GM W platform|W-body]]
| | |wheelbase = 114" <BR> 123¼" |
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| The '''Chevrolet Lumina''' [[sedan (car)|sedan]] and [[minivan]] were first introduced in 1989 for the 1990 [[model year]] as a new range of vehicles from the [[Chevrolet]] brand of [[General Motors]] to replace both the [[Chevrolet Celebrity]] [[sedan (car)|sedan]] and [[coupe]], and the [[Chevrolet Monte Carlo|Monte Carlo]] coupe. All Luminas were built at the [[Oshawa Car Assembly]] plant, in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]].
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| Consumers were ultimately confused by having two different vehicles (the Lumina sedan and the [[Chevrolet Lumina APV|Lumina APV]] minivan) share the same name, and the concept was eventually dropped when the Lumina APV was replaced by the [[Chevrolet Venture]] in 1997.
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| ==First Generation: 1990-1994==
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| {{Infobox Automobile generation
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| |name=GMT220 | |
| |image=[[Image:1990-Chevrolet-Lumina.jpg|250px|1990 Chevrolet Lumina]]
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| |production=1990–1994
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| |body_style=2-door [[coupe]]<br>4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]
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| |engine=2.5 L ''[[GM Iron Duke engine#Tech IV|Iron Duke]]'' [[straight-4|I4]]<br>3.1 L ''[[GM 60-Degree V6 engine#LH0|LH0]]'' [[V6]]<br>3.4 L ''[[GM 60-Degree V6 engine#LQ1|LQ1]]'' [[V6]] | |
| |weight=3496 lb (1586 kg)
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| |transmission=5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br>3-speed ''[[Turbo-Hydramatic 125|3T40]]'' automatic<br>4-speed ''[[Turbo-Hydramatic 125|4T60]]'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br>4-speed ''[[GM 4T60-E transmission#4T60|4T60-E]]'' automatic<br>
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| |length=1990 Coupe: {{auto in|198.4|0}}<br>1990 Sedan: {{auto in|197.6|0}}<br>1991-94 Coupe & 1993-94 Sedan: {{auto in|198.3|0}}<br>1991-92 Sedan & Z34 Sedan: {{auto in|199.3|0}} | |
| |width=Coupe & Z34 Sedan: {{auto in|71.7|0}}<br>Sedan: {{auto in|71.0|0}}
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| |height=Coupe & Z34 Sedan: {{auto in|53.3|0}}<BR>Sedan: {{auto in|53.6|0}} | |
| |fuel_capacity={{Convert|17.1|usgal|L impgal|1}}
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| |aka=Chevrolet Z34
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| |related=[[Buick Regal]]<br>[[Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme]]<br>[[Pontiac Grand Prix]]
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| }} | | }} |
| [[Image:1st-Chevrolet-Lumina-Coupe.jpg|thumb|left|200px|1991-94 Chevrolet Lumina coupe]]
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| The North American Chevrolet Lumina was based on the mid-size [[GM W platform]], which was shared with the [[Pontiac Grand Prix]], [[Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme]], [[Oldsmobile Intrigue]], [[Buick Regal]] and [[Buick Century]] (after 1996). Although the Lumina became a popular seller, GM was widely criticized in the motoring press for being late to the game in introducing a direct aero-designed competitor to the [[Ford Taurus]].
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| In 1989, the Lumina became the nameplate under which Chevrolets were raced in [[NASCAR]], more than a year before the model was available to the public.
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| Irate fans bombarded NASCAR with letters protesting the unfairness of Chevrolet being allowed to race an aluminum car.{{Fact|date=November 2008}}
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| In 1987 however, GM was experimenting with a high end performance version above the Z34 to continue where the Z34 left off. The experimental "Z50" version as it was dubbed featured all-wheel-drive and an all aluminum 5.0 L 305ci LT1-style V8 which had 285 hp (213 kW) and 280 ft·lbf (380 N·m) of torque. It never made it to production. The whereabouts of these test-cars remains unknown.
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| ===Specs===
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| * Front Head Room 39.9 in.
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| * Front Hip Room 51.9 in.
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| * Front Shoulder 59.9
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| * Front Leg 49.9
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| * Fuel Tank 19.9 gallons
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| [[Image:front cabin.jpg|thumb|left|1992 model interior]]
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| ===Exterior Colors===
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| *Black Metallic
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| *Bright White Metallic
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| *Dark Garnet Red Metallic
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| *Light Driftwood Metallic
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| *Maui Blue Metallic
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| *Medium Adriatic Blue Metallic
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| *Medium Garnet Red Metallic
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| *Medium Gray Metallic
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| *Silver Metallic
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| *Torch Red Metallic
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| ===Engines===
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| * 1990-1992 2.5 L (151 in³) ''[[GM Iron Duke engine|Iron Duke]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]
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| * 1993-1994 2.2 L (134 in³) [[Straight-4|I4]]
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| * 1990-1994 3.1 L (191 in³) ''[[GM 60-Degree V6 engine#Generation II|LHO]]'' [[V6]]
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| * 1991-1994 3.4 L DOHC(207 in³) ''[[GM 60-Degree V6 engine#LQ1|LQ1]]'' [[V6]]
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| ===Lumina Z34===
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| {{main|Lumina Z34}}
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| The high performance version of the Lumina was the Lumina Z34. Along with a performance suspension package, it was fitted with the 3.4 [[Liter|L]] [[DOHC]] ''[[GM 60-Degree V6 engine#LQ1|LQ1]]'' [[V6]], putting out 210 [[Horsepower|hp]] at 5200 rpm, and 215 [[Foot-pound force|lb·ftf]] (292 N·m) of [[torque]] at 4400 [[Revolutions per minute|rpm]]. Unique cosmetic changes include a factory spoiler and [[body molding]]s, a louvered hood, and a unique steering wheel. The grille was also replaced with a body-colored panel with a small outlet, reminiscent of the [[Ford Taurus#First Generation SHO|Ford Taurus SHO]].Performance figures are quite impressive for a front wheel drive V6 car,with a 0-60(mph) time of 7.5 seconds,1/4 mile (400km) time of 15.0 seconds,although times of mid 14 seconds have been attained,and a (limited) top speed of 130 mph (209.21 km/h).
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| ==Second Generation: 1995-2001==
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| |name=GMT230
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| |image=[[Image:2nd-Chevrolet-Lumina.jpg|250px|Chevrolet Lumina]]
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| |production=1995–2001
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| |related=[[Chevrolet Monte Carlo]]<br>[[Buick Regal]]<br>[[Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme]]<br>[[Pontiac Grand Prix]]<br>[[Buick Century]]<Br>[[Oldsmobile Intrigue]]
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| |body_style=4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]
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| |engine=3.1 L ''[[GM 60-Degree V6 engine#Generation III|L82]]'' [[V6]]<br>3.4 L ''[[GM 60-Degree V6 engine#LQ1|LQ1]]'' [[V6]]<br>3.8 L ''[[Buick V6 engine#Series II|L36]]'' [[V6]]
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| |transmission=4-speed ''[[GM 4T60-E transmission#4T60|4T60-E]]'' automatic<br>4-speed ''[[GM 4T60-E transmission#4T65-E|4T65-E]]'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
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| |length={{auto in|200.9|0}}
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| |width={{auto in|72.5|0}}
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| |height=1995-98: {{auto in|55.2|0}}<br>1999-2001: {{auto in|54.8|0}}
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| |fuel_capacity={{Convert|17.1|usgal|L impgal|1}}
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| }}
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| The Lumina received a major redesign for 1995, and the Monte Carlo name was resurrected for the 2-door version previously sold as the Lumina coupe. The Euro model was dropped, replaced by the LS trim. The LHO V6 was dropped in favor of the L82 V6, also known as the 3100 SFI. This Lumina was also sold with police (code 9C3) and taxi packages after the [[Chevrolet Caprice]] was dropped after the 1996 model year. Options included an electric sunroof, leather bucket seats, power driver seat, AM/FM stereo with CD player and the up-level "Sport Performance Package," which changed the trim level from LS to LTZ. The LTZ trim was introduced in 1997 to soften the blow from the discontinued Impala SS and Caprice. Its standard features included 16" brushed aluminum wheels, blackwall radial sport tires, sport tuned suspension and a 3.4 L V6 rated at {{convert|210|hp|abbr=on}} and {{convert|200|ft.lbf|N.m|abbr=on}} of torque, a rear spoiler, restyled front and rear body clips (resembling the Monte Carlo Z34), a tachometer, and a floor-mounted shifter. The 3.4 L V6 was replaced by the 3800 Series II in 1998 which made {{convert|200|hp|abbr=on}} and {{convert|225|ft.lbf|N.m|abbr=on}} torque. Despite its lesser horsepower, the 3.8 liter LTZ demonstrated better performance due to its increased torque, with 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) times of 7.5 seconds and 1/4 mile (400 km) times of 15.7 seconds. The car has a naturally-limited top speed of {{convert|107|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} and the rev limiter kicks in at 5800 rpm. Because it's very light weight for a mid-size sedan (3350 lbs) it is possible for Luminas to go much faster with little modification. Also in 1998, the Lumina received second generation airbags. The front-wheel drive [[Chevrolet Impala]] was introduced as a replacement for the Lumina in 2000, although GM did produce 2001 model year Luminas to be exclusively sold for rental fleets. Sales of the Lumina ended in Canada in 1999. US production ended on [[April 26]], [[2001]]. In some Asian countries, the Lumina continued as a rebadged Buick Century/Regal. In [[Latin America]], the Lumina is sold under the Omega nameplate.
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| ===Trims===
| | The successor to the venerable [[Chevrolet_Advance_Design | Advance Design]] trucks, the Task Force Series ran from late 1955 (second series) through 1959. |
| The Lumina was offered with three trim levels. The base sedan was the most popular and came well equipped for its price point. It had standard six-passenger seating, tilt steering wheel, dual airbags, air conditioning and Daytime running lights. It also had fifteen-inch steel wheels with wheel covers and radio with cassette player. | |
| The LS sedan was one step above the base and offered features like two cupholders and power windows and door locks. The LS still had the same cosmetic appearance as the base but had richer features.
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| The LTZ was the top trim level and had the best features of them all which included alloy wheels, a more potent 3.8L engine (as opposed the the base and LS 3.1L engine), power driver seat, automatic climate control and leather. A center console was standard on all models as well.
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| ===Engines===
| | The 1955 second series offered standard options and add-ons such as 12 volt electrical systems, the first V-8 (the 265 cubic inch), and a fleet-side bed. |
| * 1995-2001 3.1 L (191 in³) ''[[GM 60-Degree V6 engine#Generation II|L82]]'' [[V6]]
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| * 1995-1997 3.4 L DOHC(207 in³) ''[[GM 60-Degree V6 engine#LQ1|LQ1]]'' [[V6]]
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| * 1997-1999 3.8 L (231 in³) ''[[GM 3800 engine#Series II|L36]]'' [[V6]]
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| == 1998–2007 (Middle East and South Africa) == | | ==Differences== |
| [[Image:2000-2001 Chevrolet Lumina SS 01.jpg|thumb|left|2000-2001 Chevrolet Lumina SS]]
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| | '''1955 Second Series''' - First year for new body style. New "wrap-around" windshield - a truck industry first<ref>[http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/history/chev_segment6.html Bunn, Don. "Segment Five: 1955-1959 Early V8 Pickups", Pickuptruck.com.] Retrieved on [[July 2]], [[2008]].</ref> - and optional wrap-around rear window on Deluxe cabs.<ref>[http://www.LMCtruck.com "LMC Truck Catalog"], Winter 2007/2008</ref> Power steering and power brakes are now available for the first time on GM trucks. Electrical system has been upgraded to 12 volts. Fenders have single headlights and one-piece emblem is mounted below horizontal line on fender.<ref>[http://www.classicparts.com/frame-truck-years.html "What Year is My Truck?", Classicparts.com.] Retrieved on [[July 2]], [[2008]].</ref> |
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| Since 1998, the [[Holden Commodore]] has been sold as the Chevrolet Lumina in the [[Middle East]] and [[South Africa]], and previously in [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]] and [[Thailand]]. A coupe version of the [[Holden Monaro]] was also sold in the Middle East as the '''Chevrolet Lumina Coupe'''.
| | '''1956''' - Wider hood emblem. Two-piece fender emblems are now mounted above horizontal fender line. Last year for egg crate grille. |
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| == 2007-Present (Middle East and South Africa) ==
| | '''1957''' - Only year for more open grille. Hood is flatter with two spears on top, similar to the [[57 Chevy|1957 Bel Air]]. Fender emblems are still above fender line, but are now oval-shaped, as opposed to previous versions in script. |
| [[Holden]] released the all new VE [[Holden Commodore]] SS in Australia in 2006. In 2007 it was rebadged and exported from [[Australia]] as the newest generation of the Chevrolet Lumina. It is currently being sold in the [[Middle East]] and [[South Africa]]. The Holden Ute is in South Africa available as the '''Lumina Ute'''
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| == External links ==
| | '''1958''' - First year for fleetside bed, significant redesign of front end. All ⅓-ton trucks are now called Apaches. Truck now has four headlights instead of the previous two and features a shorter, wider grille running the width of the front end. Parking lights are now in the grille instead of being in the front of the fender and the hood is similar to 1955/1956 models, but with a flat "valley" in the middle. First year for factory-equipped air conditioning. |
| * [http://www.w-body.com/ W-Body Information Page]
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| * [http://www.geocities.com/luminaz34page/ Lumina Z34 Page]
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| * [http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/all-chevrolet-luminas.htm Consumer Guide: Chevrolet Lumina Prices & Reviews]
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| * [http://wikicars.org/en/Chevrolet_Lumina ''Chevrolet Lumina''] article from [http://wikicars.org/en/ Wikicars.org]
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| | '''1959''' - Minimal changes from 1958. |
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| [[Category:Chevrolet vehicles|Lumina]]
| | ==References== |
| [[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]
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| [[Category:Mid-size cars]]
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