Car of the Year for 1991: The Chevrolet Corsica LT
Posted: May 16, 2009 in 1991, Chevrolet, Corsica | Tags: 5-Door, Chevrolet Corsica, Hatchback, LT, United States marketShoppers who buy a Chevrolet Corsica are often happy with purchase. For over a decade, the Corsica has been one of the leaders of the Chevrolet brand. This has always been a meaningful car, and the 1991 model is no different. A hatchback for everyone in the household is what the Chevrolet Corsica delivers.
Performance
The Corsica LT is equipped with a General Motors 2.2 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a Muncie 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The fuel system for the 1991 Corsica is a traditional TBI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.60 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corsica has power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Corsica LT Statistics
The Corsica is 183.40 inches long, 68.20 inches wide, and 53.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.40 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was $10,070, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a five-door Hatchback.
The standard warranty period for the Corsica is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the hatchback market.
Fuel Efficiency
The Corsica LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty four in-city driving and thirty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 1990 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corsica. The 1991 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Corsica LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
