Search Consumer Guide Auto and the Web
 

1990-1996 Chevrolet Beretta
Date Published: 2/20/08

1990-1996 Chevrolet Beretta
More Photos

Price Range:
$0 - 1,700

Class:
Sporty/performance Car
1990-1996 Chevrolet Beretta
Expert Rating Summary
Category
Chevrolet Beretta 3.1-liter Rating
Performance 5
Fuel Economy 4
Ride Quality 4
Steering/Handling/Braking 6
Quietness 4
Controls/Materials 4
Interior Room 4
Room/Comfort (rear) 3
Cargo Capacity 3
Value within Class 5
Total Score: 42
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
Chart: One rating chart provided for a representative model
1990-1996 CHEVROLET BERETTA BUYING RESOURCES
Search Local Listings
 
Sell Your Car
 
Free CARFAX Record Check
 
1990-1996 Chevrolet Beretta Review
When introduced during 1987, Chevy's compact, sporty front-drive coupe and its Corsica sedan mate became hot sellers. By 1990, the original engines were gone, as Berettas adopted a larger 2.2-liter four and a 3.1 liter V6. Making 135 horsepower, the V6 was standard in the GT coupe. A sporty GTZ with 180-horsepower Quad 4 engine joined the 1990 lineup, replacing the prior GTU.
Year to Year Changes
1991 Chevrolet Beretta: A driver-side airbag arrived for 1991, and the high performance GTZ could get a V6 engine instead of the standard Quad 4. Accompanying the airbag was a new steering wheel, plus redesigned gauges and controls.
1992 Chevrolet Beretta: Antilock braking became standard for '92, as the base 2.2-liter engine added 15 horsepower. The 3.1-liter V6 again was standard on the GT and optional on base and GTZ Berettas. The GTZ continued to use a standard Quad 4 engine.
1993 Chevrolet Beretta: Base, GT, and GTZ models again went on sale, but the V6 that had been standard on the GT was now optional for all Berettas. The GT's Quad 4 engine dropped five horsepower, due to stricter emissions standards.
1994 Chevrolet Beretta: More-potent engines arrived, a Z26 with new Quad 4 engine replaced the GT/GTZ, and a 4-speed electronic automatic transmission joined the 3-speed. The new 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine made 120 horsepower (up from 110), and the available V6 gained 20 horsepower (now rated at 160). The dual-overhead-cam 2.3-liter Quad 4 engine, installed in the Z26 coupe, developed 170 horsepower. The new electronic 4-speed automatic was the sole transmission choice for Berettas with V6 power. Door-mounted front shoulder belts replaced the former manual seatbelts.
1995 Chevrolet Beretta: Daytime running lights were added, and the Z26 got V6 power, deleting the Quad 4 engine. Automatic-transmission fluid and spark plugs now required no servicing for 100,000 miles under normal operating conditions.
1996 Chevrolet Beretta: For its final season, the front-drive coupe showed few changes.
Car Buying Resources

Trade-In Calculator

Research how much your car is truly worth

Trade-In Calculator



Used Cars

Search online classifieds and find a local dealer
Search Local Listings

Vehicle History Report

Get a CARFAX Vehicle History... the first step to protecting yourself from costly hidden problems.



What's Under the Hood?

Learn about how cars work.

Learn things



Insurance

We're dedicated to making insurance easier.

Get Insurance



Sell Your Car

Reach over 8 million buyers
Sell Your Car
    Find a Used Car
Price Range:
to
 Radius:
    Vehicle History Report

FREE CARFAX Record Check
Looking at a used car, check for costly hidden problems before you buy.