only available with a 3-speed automatic transmission that increased the 0-to-60 mph time to around 9.0 seconds. The 3.1 L V6 was standard on 1990–1992 GT models and optional for all base models and GTs in 1992. Starting in the 1994 model year, the 3.1 L V6 could only be ordered with an automatic transmission. The 1991 model year saw major interior updates, including a new dashboard and center console and the addition of a driver's side airbag. In 1994, the GT and GTZ were replaced by the Beretta Z26, which put it squarely between the Cavalier Z24 and Lumina Z34 in Chevrolet's lineup. The 3.1 L V6 was redesigned and became the 3100 V6 and gained 20 hp at 160. The new 3100 V6 was only available with a new 4-speed automatic transmission. The Quad 4 HO lost a total of 10 hp (7 kW) in 1994, its last year of production. The 2.3 L Quad 4 was only available with a 5-speed manual transmission. In 1995, the 3100 V6 lost 5 hp, down to , which also carried on to the 1996 model. Beretta sales steadily declined every year of production as the market turned away from 2-door models. In 1996, Chevrolet ended production of both the Beretta and Corsica after 10 model years. The Corsica was replaced by the Chevrolet Malibu in 1997. The last Beretta rolled off the assembly line on July 30, 1996.Production Figures:' Models 1987–1996 base/CL 1988–1993 GT 1988–1989 GTU 1990 Indy 1990–1993 GTZ had a 0–60 mph time of 7.6 seconds 1994–1996 Z26 had a 0–60 mph time of 8.3 seconds Gallery Trademark issue General Motors was sued by Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta for trademark infringement involving their use of the Beretta name for a car. The suit was settled out of court in 1989; GM and Beretta exchanged symbolic gifts: a Beretta GTU coupe and a pair of Beretta shotguns. General Motors donated US$500,000 to a Beretta-sponsored charity which was also affiliated with the GM Cancer Research Foundation. Motorsport The Beretta, using a splayed valve 4.5 liter 90 degree V6 engine, won the Trans Am Series championship in 1990. References External links Beretta Net Beretta Speed Chevrolet Beretta Club Europe Beretta Mid-size cars Coupés 1990s cars Front-wheel-drive sports cars Cars introduced in 1987 Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States Cars discontinued in 1996