Chevy Cavalier Z24 Specs
The Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 was a sport-themed version of the compact Cavalier from American automaker General Motors. The Z24 model spanned two different generations of the Cavalier and added numerous features unavailable on lower models. Z24 Cavaliers stand out from among the rest of the Cavalier model line for several major reasons.
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Production
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General Motors did not offer the Z24 sport option for each model year of the Cavalier. The first Z24 appeared with the introduction of the second generation Cavalier in 1988. A new version of the Z24 was available on the third generation Cavalier beginning in 1996. Chevy did away with the Z24 name in 2002, and the entire Cavalier disappeared in 2006 to make way for the compact Chevy Cobalt model.
Engine
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Early Cavalier Z24s came with a V-6 engine, which differentiated them from the standard 4-cylinder Cavaliers. In the mid-1990s, all models of the Cavalier used an inline, 4-cylinder engine. The engine for the Z24 was a 2.4-liter model with dual overhead cams and an output of 150 horsepower and 155 ft.lbs. of torque. This engine gave the 1997 model of the Cavalier Z24 a fuel economy rating of 23 miles per gallon in city conditions and 33 mpg on the highway. By 2001, fuel economy had dipped by 1 mpg due to increased weight.
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Dimensions
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The Cavalier Z24 was a compact car with modest dimensions. The 2001 model featured an overall length of 180.9 inches on a 104.1-inch wheelbase. The Cavalier stood 53 inches tall and was 68.7 inches wide. It also had a turning radius of 17.8 feet and a 14.3-gallon fuel tank. The 2001 model weighed in at 2,749 lbs., up more than 100 lbs. from the 1997 model.
Body and Layout
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The Cavalier Z24 was originally only available as a two-door coupe, but a two-door convertible and four-door sedan model later became available. Each version of the Cavalier Z24 used a conventional front engine/front-wheel drive layout with the engine mounted in a transverse position, perpendicular to the length of the car. Every Cavalier Z24 also had an enclosed rear trunk and seating for five.
Other Specs
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Besides a more powerful engine, one distinction of the Cavalier Z24 model was performance wheels and tires not available on other Cavaliers. The 2001 Z24 came with P205/55SR16 tires on 16-inch alloy wheels. Each Cavalier Z24 used front disc brakes and rear drum brakes with an all-wheel anti-lock braking system. Chevy offered a five-speed manual transmission standard on the Cavalier Z24, with an option for a four-speed automatic gearbox.
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