Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Daewoo Racer - Generation 1 (1994-1998)

DAEWOO RACER (1994-1998)

Daewoo's first vehicle to be sold locally in 1994 which also rivals several Japanese cars. Originally, the GTi and ETi were made available first with a taxi oriented TXi followed months later. Falling sales lead to its discontinuation in 1998.


Also see: Daewoo Cielo (essentially a second generation model)






OWNERSHIP DETAILSGTiETiTXi
Years Available1994-19981994-1998September 1994-1998
ENGINE SPECS
Engine1.5 SOHC 16V I41.5 SOHC 16V I41.5 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower89hp @ 5,500rpm89hp @ 5,500rpm89hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque127Nm @ 3,000rpm127Nm @ 3,000rpm127Nm @ 3,000rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 Octane
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection
Transmission5-Speed Manual, 3-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity50 Liters50 Liters50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,262mm4,262mm4,262mm
Width1,663mm1,663mm1,663mm
Height1,385mm1,385mm1,385mm
Wheelbase2,520mm2,520mm2,520mm
Curb Weight950kg950kg950kg
Body Style4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating555
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionIndependent WishboneIndependent WishboneIndependent Wishbone
Rear SuspensionTorsion Beam Axle with Coil SpringsTorsion Beam Axle with Coil SpringsTorsion Beam Axle with Coil Springs
Front BrakesVentilated DiscVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Rear BrakesDrumDrumDrum
Tires175/70 R13175/70 R13175/70 R13
Wheels13 Inch Alloy13 Inch Steel with Cover13 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags000
Anti-Lock BrakesNoneNoneNone
Traction/Stability ControlNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesNoneNoneNone
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsAdds: NoneAdds: Revised Bumpers and TrunkNone
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: NoneAdds: Body Color BumpersBlack Bumpers
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentFixedFixedFixed
Steering Wheel MaterialUrethaneUrethaneUrethane
Seating AdjustmentManualManualManual
Seating MaterialFabricFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: Analogue ClockNoneNone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, AntennaNoneNone
Climate ControlManualManualManual
Audio SystemAM/FM/CassetteAM/FM/CassetteAM/FM/Cassette
Speakers444
Steering Wheel ControlsNoneNoneNone
AlarmNoneNoneNone
Keyless EntryNoneNoneNone
NOTESAnalogue clock added in 1996.
RIVALSHonda City, Hyundai Excel, Kia Pride LX, Mazda 323, Mitsubishi Lancer EL/EX, Nissan Sentra LEC/FE, Toyota Corolla XL/XE