"The short front overhangs, the wheelbase, the wheels out at the corners and the muscular track all point to the Chevrolet Lumina SS as an absolutely well proportioned vehicle," concluded Hossein Hassani marketing manager for Chevrolet in the Middle East. In the interior, the design philosophy is one of a cocooned space with a serpentine plan view of the instrument panel that enhances the feeling of spaciousness while ensuring that the centre stack controls are of easy reach to the driver, adding to the all round feeling of comfort and ease. Stylish wheel arches immediately set the tone for the superbly crafted external architecture on the Lumina, offering dynamic form, balance and great proportions with a hint of latent muscularity and tautness that sets this car apart from any other. ESP technology reduces the risk of an accident by preventing the vehicle from skidding in an emergency by specifically slowing down individual wheels.ĭriven by its athletic exterior look and authoritative stance, the Chevrolet Lumina SS looks awesome from any angle. A rubber isolated suspension frame isolates the body from road bumps and drive train vibrations.Īn Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system has been incorporated in the Chevrolet Lumina SS to boost safety and ensure the balance of power and performance is in perfect harmony. It has high lateral stiffness for handling through three lateral ball joints per side with improved longitudinal compliance. The bodyshell of the Lumina has been engineered to be extremely stiff and this aids stability. Bigger 18" alloy wheels improve handling and longitudinal grip for easier acceleration and shorter stopping distance. The Chevrolet Lumina SS powered by a 6.0-litre V8 engine now delivers standard power of 360hp (net) at 5700 rpm and torque of 530 Nm as measured under the international ECE standard. Well done!" A jury of six regional automotive experts carefully picked the winners from 125 cars in total judging on quality, innovation, engineering, style and relevance to the Middle East market to crown the winners. This is the first time the influential Middle East edition of CAR magazine has presented awards in the region and Sheikh added that: 'The Chevrolet Lumina SS edged ahead of some fierce competition to deservedly take the ultimate sports saloon award and perfectly demonstrates GM's renewed commitment to giving us the cars we really want to drive. No other car offers this level of practicality, performance, and potential tail-sliding fun for the money." Need I say more? This all new-car from 'down under' is a fantastic reinterpretation of the cult Lumina SS. The 'Car of the Year (COTY)' awards were launched at the 9th Middle East International Motor Show.Īccording to Shahzad Sheikh, Editor of CAR Middle East, "The Chevrolet Lumina SS has a 6.0-Litre V8 Corvette engine under the bonnet. The Lumina II model is a car manufactured by Chevrolet, sold new from year 1995 until 1998, and available after that as a used car.Leading UAE based magazine and one of the world's most established and authoritative motoring titles, CAR Middle East, has named the Chevrolet Lumina SS as "Best Sports Saloon" for 2007. For stopping power, the Lumina II 3.1i braking system includes Discs at the front and Discs at the rear. Stock tire sizes are 205 / 70 on 15 inch rims at the front, and 205 / 70 on 15 inch rims at the rear. anti-roll bar front suspension and Leaf spring. On the topic of chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the Lumina II has Independent. The power is transmitted to the road by the front wheel drive (FWD) with a 4 speed Automatic gearbox. This engine produces a maximum power of 162 PS (160 bhp - 119 kW) at 5200 rpm and a maximum torque of 251 Nm (185 lb.ft) at 4000 rpm. With 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 10.0 seconds, a maximum top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h), a curb weight of 3329 lbs (1510 kgs), the Lumina II 3.1i has a naturally-aspirated V 6 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.
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