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Getting 33 Miles a Gallon: The Chevrolet Corsica for 1991

There have been several award-winning cars from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Corsica of 1991. There are one trim levels to the Corsica, including LT. The LT version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1990 the popular 3.1 liter Chevrolet has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

1991 Chevrolet Corsica LT Specs

The restyled Corsica LT is equipped with a 3.1-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a Isuzu five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1990 version.

The fuel system for the 1991 Corsica is a traditional MPI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.60 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corsica comes equipped with 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Corsica LT are 68.20 inches wide by 183.40 inches long. It sits 53.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 103.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $10,070 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Corsica is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan 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 highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1991 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Corsica. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.