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How many Lumina Z34 were made?

The official production total for the Lumina Z34 has never been publicly published by GM, so there isn't a single definitive figure. Best available estimates from registries and hobbyists place the total in the tens of thousands, but exact counts vary by source and year.


What is the Lumina Z34?


The Lumina Z34 was Chevrolet’s performance-oriented trim for the Lumina Coupe during the late 1990s. It featured distinct styling cues and a sport-tuned setup designed to differentiate it from the standard Lumina line. The Z34 appeared primarily in the United States and circulated in a mid-to-late 1990s production window, with details that can differ by model year.


Production numbers and evidence


Because GM did not publish specific per-trim totals for the Lumina Z34, most figures come from car registries, dealer records, insurance data, and enthusiast databases. These sources offer ranges rather than precise counts, reflecting the inherent uncertainty in tracking trim-level production across years.



  • Total production range (approximate): 20,000–60,000 units across the late 1990s.

  • Commonly cited sub-range: many sources place a more focused band around 30,000–40,000 units.


These ranges illustrate the lack of an official, published figure and the dependence on secondary sources. Readers should treat them as educated estimates rather than exact counts.


Year range and market notes


The Z34 trim appeared in the mid-to-late 1990s as a variant of the Lumina Coupe, with production focused primarily for the U.S. market. Model-year references commonly point to the later 1990s (roughly 1996–1999), with most units concentrated in 1997–1998. Because records for trim-level production were not singled out in GM’s public disclosures, year-by-year totals are inconsistent across sources.


Important caveats


Because the Z34 was a performance package rather than a separate model, its production counts were often folded into the broader Lumina Coupe totals in official records. As a result, there is no single definitive public figure; estimates rely on independent registries and hobbyist data rather than GM disclosures.


Summary


The Lumina Z34 was a limited, later-1990s Chevrolet performance variant of the Lumina Coupe. While there is no official GM total published, industry hobbyist sources place the overall production in the tens of thousands, commonly cited as roughly 20,000–60,000 units, with many estimates clustering around 30,000–40,000. Exact counts remain unconfirmed by GM and vary among registries.

How much is a 1991 Chevy Lumina worth?


$890 to $5,165
How much is a 1991 Chevrolet Lumina worth? The value of a used 1991 Chevrolet Lumina ranges from $890 to $5,165, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.



How many miles will a Lumina last?


They were cheap, and many were insanely reliable. Put gas in them, change the oil and drive them for 250-300k miles.



What problems did Chevy Luminas have?


The 1997 Chevrolet Lumina has some reliability issues, particularly with the intake manifold and PCV vacuum lines or hoses, which can leak as they age. These components are prone to wear and tear over time, leading to potential performance issues if not addressed.



How many Chevy Luminas were made?


Production

YearSedansCoupes
1992188,55733,490
1993200,84229,916
199475,75310,866
Total production901,245154,550


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