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What does the "Z" stand for in Chevy vehicles and what do the numbers after represent. Also, are there other Z's besides z-28, z-24, z-71, z-34 ¿ Thanks.
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Those are regular production option codes. Other famous Z's are ZL1, ZR1, Z51, Z06, Z82 and the occasional Z27.
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It's an RPO prefix for an upgraded performance package available for a particular model of car or truck. Sometimes it's nothing more than stripes, decals, mouldings, and/or groundeffects; but lotsa times include engine and suspension upgrades.
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Thanks! I never thought of it as the RPO codes, duh. Oh well. Thanks for being a help.
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Z26 is actually the beretta.
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