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Daewoo Matiz I 0.8 i (52 Hp)
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Daewoo Matiz:
The Chevrolet Spark is a city car manufactured by General Motors's subsidiary GM Korea from 1998 to 2022. The vehicle was developed by Daewoo and introduced in 1998 as the Daewoo Matiz. In 2002, General Motors purchased Daewoo Motors, which was marketing the vehicle with several GM marques and nameplates.
The third generation was marketed globally, prominently under the Chevrolet brand in North America as the Chevrolet Spark and in Australia and New Zealand as the Holden Barina Spark. The fourth generation was launched in 2015, known as the Holden Spark in Australia and New Zealand. It also serves as the basis for the Opel Karl in Europe, Vauxhall Viva in the UK, and VinFast Fadil in Vietnam, the latter being manufactured under license....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Daewoo Matiz (I). With 69 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.9 l/100km). Weighing only 725 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 17 s). The top speed reaches 144 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Matiz I achieved a modest 3-star Euro NCAP rating in 1999, indicating acceptable adult occupant protection for its era, though it lagged behind newer designs.
0.8 i (52 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 0.8L three-cylinder engine provides very modest performance, suitable only for city driving where its compact size is an advantage. Acceleration is slow, making highway merging challenging.
Fuel Economy
With a combined 6.1 l/100 km, the engine offers good fuel economy for urban use, making it an economical choice for daily commuting.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy for city driving
- • Extremely compact and easy to park
- • Low purchase and running costs
- • Practical interior for its size
Cons:
- • Very limited performance, especially outside urban areas
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Modest comfort levels on longer journeys
- • Limited boot space with rear seats up
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Matiz |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.8 i (52 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 52 Hp @ 5900 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 65.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 69 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F8CV |
| Engine displacement: | 796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.7 l |
| Coolant: | 3.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 68.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 17 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 17 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 144 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.9 kg/Hp, 71.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.5 kg/Nm, 95.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 16.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 725 |
| Max. weight: | 1210 |
| Max load: | 485 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 625 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 165 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3495 mm mm |
| Width: | 1495 mm mm |
| Height: | 1480 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2340 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1315 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1280 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 145/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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