I'm pretty sure it's the 3.1... I used to have a beretta gt ('89) with the 2.8l. It was actually pretty quick, had some good torque... but it was a huge peice of **** My dad sold it for $50 earlier this year

 

My cousins Z26 is a 96. Its very clean and has low miles. It was a grandma mobile. I just went out to lunch with him and I looked under the hood and the valve cover has 3100 on it. Its fast and I liked driving it. It made me think of the 94 Cavalier Z24 I had.

 

yea the z26/gtzs had the 3.1 .....but it doesnt say it on the valve cover, thats the Upper Intake Manifold.

 

Engine : 4 cylinder, DOHC, front engine FWD
Displacement : 2,189 cc
Valve : 16 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 5-spd manual, 4-spd automatic
Horsepower : 140 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque : 150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Top speed : 112 mph(electronically limited)
0-60 mph : 8.0 sec.
0-¼ mile : 16.2 sec @ 85.0 mph
60-0 braking distance : 130 ft

this is the LS Sport my dumass friend has one and got paed because his credit and pays 414 motnhly for not 60 but 72 months you do the math and see how much he paid for it

I know my elantra took his cavy

 

ok il add my two cents 02 es stock protege vs. 96 z24 cavalier my friends allways got beat off the line but I could allways out corner him and on top end he had no chance so yes we will get beat off the line but in the corners and in the long run they lose just my two cents and experience.

 

It's funny what some people consider "fast". Obviously you have never driven a "fast" car. So much talk about horsepower. In case you did'nt know, horsepower does not equal speed. Compare my Maxima for instance, it has 195HP and runs a 15.0 flat. There are several cars with 50-75 more HP that are barely that fast. You guys have to take in to consideration drivetrain loss, weight, etc. even then, I have seen similar cars with similar HP ratings and weight run way different quarter mile times. I realize driver has a lot to do with it but soem cars are just faster. then some cars are faster at certain gears, speeds and scenerios. It's all about the total picture, weight, driver, drivetrain, HP, Torque, and power delivery.

Check this for an example the new Toyota Celica powered :

Lotus Elise

Engine: Toyota supplied, 4 cylinder, dohc 4 valves per cylinder with variable valve timing and lift
Capacity: 1796 cm3
Bore/Stroke: 82.0 mm / 85.0 mm
Maximum Power: 190 hp (141 kW) @ 7800 rpm (DIN 70020)
Maximum Torque: 138 lb ft (181 Nm) @ 6800 rpm (DIN 70020)
Compression Ratio: 11.5 : 1
Fuel tank Capacity: 10.5 U.S. gallons
Gearbox/Clutch: 6-speed close ratio with single dry plate clutch

Ratios -
First: 3.17:1
Second: 2.05:1
Third: 1.48:1
Fourth: 1.17:1
Fifth: 0.92:1
Sixth: 0.81:1
Final drive: 4.53:1
Reverse: 3.25:1

Technical Data
Wheels: 8-spoke cast alloy
Front - 5.5J x 16, Rear - 7.5J x 17
Tyres: Yokohama Advan Neova AD07
Front - 175/55 R16, Rear - 225/45 R17

Performance
0-60 mph: 4.9 sec, 4.7 sec (Sports Pack)
0-100 mph: 13.0 sec
Standing 1/4: circa 13.6 sec
Top speed: 150 mph
0 - 100 mph - 0: circa 17.5 sec
100 mph - 0: circa 85m

Fuel consumption: to be finalized prior to launch

Curb weight: under 2000 lbs to be finalized prior to launch. Full fuel, road ready, no passengers