The Encyclopedia Corsica
(TEC)

Hello, and welcome to the first round of production of The Enclyclopedia Corsica, otherwise known as TEC. I had this idea of compiling all possible information about Corsicas for owners and prospective owners alike. It’s kind of a like pet project to me, but I can’t do it alone. I have gotten a lot and still need more information from Corsica owners and enthusists. Please check out the TEC Photo page to see somewhat rare Corsicas that maybe you can anwer the question to. Although I don’t own a Corsica anymore, I still enjoy all the good times I had with it. I'll be personally compiling all the info on a periodical basis given to me on Aly’s ikonboard. Soon it will be put on a website as a webpage or a downloadable pdf, or Word file.Special thanks to these people and websites, without them, this project wouldn’t be possible:Aly (CorsicaGirl), hatchbackV6, Kevskate99, elixir, The Grim Sleeper, FastestCorsica. Carsoup, Cars.com, Ebay Motors, and Cycopunk website.

Stats that are true for all years of production:
Front wheel drive
4 door
MPG (City/Hwy) 4 cyl 24/33 v6 21/29
Wheelbase 103.4"
Overall Length 183.4"
Curb Weight 4 cly 2,638 lbs. v6 2,885
Cargo Capacity 13.51 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity 5
Muffler located on driver’s side
Power steering
Air conditioning
5 mph bumpers
Front disc brakes
Rear drum brakes
AM/FM stereo with seek and scan
Stereo casette tape player
Digital clock w/ERS system
Tape player with search and repeat, graphic equalizer
Gauges: Fuel, Speedometer, Temperature

Available Options:
Rear defrost, Cruise control, Tilt steering, Read defogger, Block heater, Guage pack w/tachometer, Heavy duty battery, Heavy duty suspension, Intermittent wipers, Pin stripping (Except on LT model), Power locks, Power windows, Sport suspension, Tinted glass


1987
Notes:
Production of the Chevrolet Corsica (base) sedan started, LT model and XT model offered . Boxy style interior. Silver Chevrolet and Corsica Badge emblems, except LT and XT had red emblems.

Engine:
4 Cylinder, 2.0 Liter, 90 hpPaint: 2 tone (Except on XT model)

Transmission:
Automatic 3 speed

Taillights:
Flat w/Chevrolet emblem

Wheel size: 14"

Deck:
Radio, Tape player


1988
Notes:
Engine Upgrade available. 2.8 emblem on front quarter panels.

Paint:
2 tone (Except on XT model)

Engine:
4 Cylinder, 2.0 Liter, 90 hp, 2.8L 6 Cylinder 125 hp

Taillights:Flat w/Chevrolet emblem

CL Package:
Custom Luxury interior available on any model except XT. Included Contoured seats, Four way mechanical adjustments for driver and front passenger seats, CL badging, Map pockets, Accent stripe, and Soft covered trunk wheel housings.

LT Package:
Sport steering wheel, LT badging, Steel styled wheels, Black on red badging.

XT Package:
One tone paint, Ground effects package, Leather interior


1989
Notes:Hatchback model introduced. LTZ model introduced. Improved engine +5 hp.

Paint:

Engine:
4 Cylinder, 2.0 Liter, 90 hp, 2.8L 6 Cylinder 130 hp

LTZ:
2.8L 6 Cylinder 130 hp standard, Styled front grille, Upgraded suspension, 15 inch wheels, CL interior package.


1990
Notes: Upgraded engine. 2.0, 2.8 Liter no longer available. New 3.1v6, and 2.2 4 cly available. 3.1 only available in automatic transmittion. Base model no longer available, LT is new "base". 3.1 badging on front quarter panels.

Paint:

Engine:
2.2-liter, 95-horsepower, 4-cylinder, 3.1-liter, 135-horsepower V-6

Taillights:
Ribbed

1991
Notes:
Boxy interior is replaced by more curved interior. Airbag standard. LTZ no longer available. CL interior no longer available, Column shifter replaced with Center console shifter, Pillar belts standard for driver and front passenger. Driver’s side airbag standard.

Paint:

Engine:
2.2L 95-hp 4 cyl, 3.1L 135-hp v6

Deck:Radio, Tape player, CD player available

New available options:
60/40 Split down rear seats, Remote trunk release, Convenience net, Front reading lights, Visor vanity mirrors, Full center console w/armrest storage, Luggage carrier

Performance package options:
15" wheels, Red pinstripe, Upgraded suspension.


1992
Notes:
Engine upgraded +15 hp 4 cyl, and +5 hp v6, ABS brakes standard. Back to Silver Chevrolet and Corsica badges.

Paint:Medium Maui Blue

Engine:2.2-liter 110 hp 4 cyl, 3.1-liter 140 hp v6


1993
Notes:
Engine upgraded +15 hp 4 cyl, and +5 hp v6, ABS brakes standard.

Paint:
Light grey metallic, Bright white (different than the earlier pre 92 White), Dark green/grey metallic, Medium Maui Blue Metallic, Black, Medium Garnet Red Metallic, Medium Quasar Blue Metallic

Engine:
2.2-liter 110 hp 4 cyl, 3.1-liter 140 hp v6

Additional options:
Sliding sunshade visor extensions, Deluxe luggage compartment trim

Sport handling package:
(Required v6 engine)Red accented body side moldings, 15" aluminum wheels, P205/60/15 touring tires, Level II sport suspension, Sport steering wheel


1994
Notes:
Engine upgraded +10 hp 4 cyl. ABS brakes standard. Power locks standard. LT is discontinued.

Paint:

Engine:
2.2-liter 120 hp 4 cyl, 3.1-liter 140 hp v6

Additional options:
Battery run-down protection.
1995
Notes:
Engine upgraded +15 hp v6. Upgraded rear suspension. Daytime Running Lights standard. The Corsica is the first U.S. car to offer this feature standard. 3.1 badging no longer on front quarter panels. Backseat vents were standard. Badge emblems changed for sticker decals.

Paint:

Engine:2.2-liter 120 hp 4 cyl, 3.1-liter 155 hp v6


1996
Notes:
Last year of production. OBD-II computer standard. (On Board Diagnostic Systems II)

Paint: Cayenne Red Metallic

Engine:
2.2-liter 120 hp 4 cyl, 3.1-liter 140 hp v6

Additional options:
Battery run-down protection.



Questions that still need answers/confirmation.

I need pics of an XT Corsica, anybody have one?

Has anyone heard of the Special Value SP and SQ models?
I do know that the SP had 4 Cyl, 2.2L, 120 hp engine, and the SQ had the v6, 3.1L, 155 hp engine. I also know they were offered in 95, and 96. But what is different about these? Fleet cars?

What years were the 5 speed transmission started/offered?

What years were blue decals offered? ['92-'94's?]

When was the 4 speed automatic w/OverDrive started/offered?
I know at least 1995.

What year were the split headlights changed in?