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The 2.2 L OHV engine was now upgraded with sequential fuel-injection (SFI) in the Corsica, unlike the version in the Cavalier which used multi-point fuel injection (MPFI). The manual transmission was dropped for the V6 it remained available for the four-cylinder engine, although it was only available through special order (few of which ever took place ). A rare XT trim included all the performance parts from the LTZ trim as well as a leather interior, special body kit and spoiler package designed for GM by a third party supplier. A 5-door hatchback model was introduced for 1989, as was an LTZ performance package that included many suspension parts from the Beretta. Some earlier models had a column shifter with a handbrake between the front seats, an uncommon configuration for most compact cars of the time. The base Corsica's door handles were colored silver, while the Corsica LT/LTZ had black-colored handles. The car was equipped with either the 2.0 L TBI OHV I4 from the Cavalier, or the 2.8 L MPFI OHV V6 from the Chevrolet Celebrity. The L-body platform however, was engineered by Chevrolet rather than Oldsmobile. Much of the suspension components were borrowed from the J-body Chevrolet Cavalier, and the chassis was an extension of that of the J-body, but modeled with similar proportions to the N-body. The Corsica and Beretta were the second best-selling passenger cars in America in calendar year 1988, right behind the Ford Escort. The Corsica was first sold as a fleet car to rental agencies and large companies in 1987, prior to mainstream release. Corsicas were built alongside the Beretta by both the Wilmington Assembly in Delaware and Linden Assembly in New Jersey. Sold initially only as a 4-door sedan, it was also available as a 5-door hatchback from model years 1989 until 1991. The Corsica came in two styles and four trims. It shared the L-body with the 2-door Beretta, and the rebadged revival of the Pontiac Tempest which was essentially the same car, but was only sold in Canada. The Corsica was built upon the L-body platform. The Chevrolet Corsica (named after Corsica, France) is a front-wheel drive compact car that was produced by Chevrolet from 1987 until 1996.
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