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Not Your Brother’s Cavalier - The Chevrolet Cavalier for 1995

The 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 was introduced to compete in the coupe market. The Z24 is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Cavalier which include LS, Z24, and Base. The two-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Hyundai.

Chevrolet Cavalier Engine Specs

The Cavalier Z24 is equipped with a General Motors 2.3 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Quad 4 engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Cavalier has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The 1995 Cavalier’s traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel tank holds 15.20 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The Cavalier is 180.30 inches long, 67.90 inches wide, and 54.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 104.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Cavalier is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $10,265 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The Cavalier Z24 received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty five in-city driving and 32 - 37 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

In 1994 and 1995 the Cavalier Z24 was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 sold well in 1995. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Cavalier.