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Chevrolet Lumina APV 3.8 i (175 Hp)
Overall Rating
Chevrolet Lumina:
The Chevrolet Lumina is a mid-size car that was produced and marketed by Chevrolet from the 1990 to 2001 model years. Serving as the combined successor for both the Chevrolet Celebrity and Chevrolet Monte Carlo, the Lumina was sold as both a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan. Serving as the largest front-wheel drive Chevrolet, the model line was slotted below the Caprice Classic in the Chevrolet line.
For the first time, Chevrolet did not produce a mid-size station wagon, with Chevrolet instead marketing the Chevrolet Lumina APV minivan. The Lumina coupe served as the Chevrolet entry in stock-car racing, with the Lumina Z34 replacing the previous Monte Carlo SS....(Read more on Wikipedia)
APV Overview:
Chevrolet Lumina (APV). With 305 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1685 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Chevrolet Lumina APV was produced before the Euro NCAP testing program began in 1997, and thus does not have an official Euro NCAP rating. Safety features were typical for its era.
3.8 i (175 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for highway cruising and family hauling, making it the more capable choice for varied driving conditions.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is typical for a large V6 of its era, acceptable given its power output and the vehicle's size.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and versatile interior for families
- • Comfortable and smooth ride quality
- • Distinctive and recognizable styling (for some)
- • Affordable on the used market
- • Practical for hauling passengers and cargo
Cons:
- • Polarizing 'Dustbuster' exterior design
- • Underpowered with the 3.1L engine
- • Average fuel economy, especially the 3.8L
- • Interior materials and design are dated
- • Some common GM reliability quirks (e.g., electrical)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Lumina: 1989 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Lumina |
| Generation: | APV |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 i (175 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 175 Hp @ 4700 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 46.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 305 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3791 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.6 kg/Hp, 103.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 181 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1685 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4844 mm mm [258mm less] |
| Width: | 1877 mm mm [51mm more] |
| Height: | 1669 mm mm [267mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2788 mm mm [58mm more] |
| Front track: | 1504 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1560 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/70 R15 S |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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