Chevrolet Beretta
A sharp-edged L-body commuter that defined Chevrolet's late-eighties compact style.
- Power
- 95 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 10.6 s
- Top speed
- 112 mph
- Est. value
- $800–$6k
About the Chevrolet Beretta
The Chevrolet Beretta was introduced for the 1987 model year as a sleek, front-wheel-drive alternative to traditional compacts, sharing its L-body platform with the Corsica sedan. Designed in the same studio as the Camaro and Corvette, it featured distinctive B-pillar door handles and a 'shark-like' profile that was remarkably aerodynamic for its time. The 1990 model year saw the introduction of the 2.2-litre engine, replacing the earlier 2.0-litre unit to provide better low-end torque for daily driving. While the high-performance GTZ and Indy editions garner more collector interest, the base 2.2 remains a quintessential example of GM's mass-market engineering from the era.
Chevrolet Beretta specs
The Chevrolet Beretta produces 95 bhp (71 kW) and 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 10.6 seconds and has a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).
| Make | Chevrolet |
|---|---|
| Model | Beretta |
| Trim | 2.2 |
| Years | 1987–1996 |
| Type | Saloon |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United States |
| Original price | About $10,000 when new |
| Engine | 2.2-litre OHV inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,190 cc (2.2 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 95 bhp (71 kW) at 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,196 kg (2,637 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 79 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Chevrolet Beretta worth?
A typical Chevrolet Beretta is estimated to be worth $800 – $5,500 (about £597 – £4,100).
Its original price when new was about $10,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Chevrolet Beretta rarity in CarSpot
The Chevrolet Beretta is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 9 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Chevrolet Beretta fun facts
- The Beretta's door handles were uniquely mounted on the B-pillar, a design choice intended to keep the body sides clean and aerodynamic.
- Before its public launch, GM supplied thousands of Berettas to rental fleets to conduct 'real-world' durability testing and refine the platform.
- The Beretta was the official pace car for the 1990 Indianapolis 500, though the production 'Indy' replicas were coupes rather than the pace car's convertible body.