The Chevrolet Beretta was introduced in early 1987 and for the 1988 model year, there were few changes. It was a front-wheel-drive two-door coupe that was in production from 1987 through 1996. Trim levels included the base, CL, GT, GTU, Indy, GTZ, and Z26. Power was from a 2-liter four-cylinder engine or the optional 2.8-liter V6. The 2.0-liter version had throttle-body fuel injection, five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, an 8.3:1 compression ratio, and nearly 100 horsepower at 4,800 RPM. The 2.8-liter overhead-valve engine had multi-port fuel injection, a cast-iron block, an 8.9:1 compression ratio, and 130 horsepower at 4,700 RPM. A five-speed manual gearbox was standard and the suspension was comprised of MacPherson struts with coil springs in the front and a trailing twist axle with coil springs. Pricing began at $10,130 and a total of 169,171 were produced. Its wheelbase measured 103.4 inches and a length of 187.2 inches.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2014
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2014
Related Reading : Chevrolet Beretta History
Created in the same design studio as the Corvette and the Camaro, the Chevy Beretta was a front-wheel-drive coupe sister version of the Corsica sedan produced by the Chevrolet division of GM. Both the Beretta and the Corsica made their official debut in February of 1989 as early 1988 models. At first the Beretta and Corsica were introduced quietly and not sold to the public but instead to rental agencies....
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from 1988
Chevrolet Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
398,141
Recent Vehicle Additions
Performance and Specification Comparison
Price Comparison
$8,120 - $15,990
$10,999 - $18,015
$12,330 - $14,330
$29,480 - $34,820
Beretta Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
169,171
103.40 in.
4 cyl., 121.00 CID., 90.00hp
6 cyl., 173.00 CID., 130.00hp
6 cyl., 173.00 CID., 130.00hp
$10,135 - $10,135
99,721
103.40 in.
6 cyl., 191.00 CID., 135.00hp
4 cyl., 138.00 CID., 180.00hp
4 cyl., 138.00 CID., 180.00hp
$10,320 - $13,750
42,476
103.40 in.
4 cyl., 133.00 CID., 120.00hp
6 cyl., 191.00 CID., 155.00hp
6 cyl., 191.00 CID., 155.00hp
$13,490 - $16,690
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