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Daewoo Racer Sedan 1.5 i (75 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Daewoo Racer:
The Daewoo LeMans is a compact car, first manufactured by Daewoo in South Korea between 1986 and 1994, and between 1994 and 1997 as Daewoo Cielo — a car mechanically identical to the LeMans, differentiated only by its modified styling cues. Like all Daewoos preceding it, the LeMans took its underpinnings from a European Opel design. In the case of the LeMans, the GM T platform-based Opel Kadett E was the donor vehicle, essentially just badge engineered into the form of the LeMans, and later as the Cielo after a second more thorough facelift....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan Overview:
Daewoo Racer (Sedan). With 123 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.3 l/100km). Weighing only 969 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.9 s). The top speed reaches 156 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Daewoo Racer Sedan was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997. As a vehicle from the early 1990s, it lacks modern safety features and would likely offer minimal occupant protection by today's standards.
1.5 i (75 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With a 15.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint, this automatic variant is notably sluggish, best suited for unhurried city driving where acceleration isn't a priority.
Fuel Economy
The combined fuel consumption of 6.3 l/100 km is reasonable for its era and powertrain, offering decent economy for daily commutes.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Highly affordable purchase price (new and used)
- • Simple, robust mechanics (based on Opel Kadett)
- • Good fuel economy for its era (especially manual)
- • Spacious trunk capacity (530 liters)
- • Easy to maintain and repair
Cons:
- • Very basic safety features (pre-Euro NCAP era)
- • Sluggish performance, particularly with automatic transmission
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Limited comfort features and refinement
- • Potential for rust and age-related reliability issues
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatchback: 1986 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Racer |
| Generation: | Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 i (75 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 50.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 123 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 156 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 969 |
| Max. weight: | 1460 |
| Max load: | 491 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 530 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4482 mm mm [324mm more] |
| Width: | 1662 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Height: | 1394 mm mm [34mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1406 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
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