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Chevrolet Beretta 2.2 i (122 Hp)
Overall Rating
Chevrolet Beretta:
The Chevrolet Beretta is a coupé that was produced by Chevrolet from 1987 until 1996. Alongside the four-door Chevrolet Corsica, the Beretta served as the successor to the Chevrolet Citation. Slotted between the Cavalier and Lumina/Monte Carlo coupes, the Beretta was distinguished by its vertical door handles mounted on the B-pillar, a design feature later used by the Chevrolet Lumina coupe and its GM W-body counterparts.
The Beretta shared the front-wheel drive GM L platform with the Corsica; replacing the X-body platform, the L-body was designed by Chevrolet, with the rest of General Motors using the Oldsmobile-designed N-body. The body was designed in the same design studio as the contemporary Camaro and Corvette. For 1990, a Beretta convertible conversion was selected as the Indianapolis 500 pace car; though a replica was initially considered as a convertible, the production replica was offered as a coupe....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Beretta Overview:
Chevrolet Beretta (Beretta). With 176 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1245 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.2 s). The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Chevrolet Beretta was produced before the establishment of the Euro NCAP crash testing program in 1997. Therefore, no official Euro NCAP safety rating is available for this generation.
2.2 i (122 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for city driving and light commuting. Can feel strained during rapid acceleration or on steep inclines, but generally competent.
Fuel Economy
The most fuel-efficient option in the lineup, making it a cost-effective choice for daily use and longer journeys.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive coupe styling for its era
- • Available V6 engines offered decent power
- • Generally affordable on the used market
- • Spacious trunk for a coupe
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily driving
Cons:
- • Interior quality and design were often criticized
- • Handling could be uninspiring, especially on base models
- • V6 fuel economy was not competitive by the end of its run
- • Lack of modern safety features compared to later vehicles
- • Dated design by the mid-1990s
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Beretta |
| Generation: | Beretta |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.2 i (122 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 122 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 55.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 176 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LN2 |
| Engine displacement: | 2190 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 98 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1245 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 383 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4757 mm mm |
| Width: | 1727 mm mm |
| Height: | 1346 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2627 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1419 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1438 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/75 R14 S |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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