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.

See the overview of this Racer

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

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	GTi	ETi	TXi
Years Available	1994-1998	1994-1998	September 1994-1998
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	1.5 SOHC 16V I4	1.5 SOHC 16V I4	1.5 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	89hp @ 5,500rpm	89hp @ 5,500rpm	89hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque	127Nm @ 3,000rpm	127Nm @ 3,000rpm	127Nm @ 3,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 3-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 Liters	50 Liters	50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,262mm	4,262mm	4,262mm
Width	1,663mm	1,663mm	1,663mm
Height	1,385mm	1,385mm	1,385mm
Wheelbase	2,520mm	2,520mm	2,520mm
Curb Weight	950kg	950kg	950kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Independent Wishbone	Independent Wishbone	Independent Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Springs	Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Springs	Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Springs
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires	175/70 R13	175/70 R13	175/70 R13
Wheels	13 Inch Alloy	13 Inch Steel with Cover	13 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Adds: None	Adds: Revised Bumpers and Trunk	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Body Color Bumpers	Black Bumpers
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Analogue Clock	None	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Antenna	None	None
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	4	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	None	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None	None
NOTES	Analogue clock added in 1996.
RIVALS	Honda City, Hyundai Excel, Kia Pride LX, Mazda 323, Mitsubishi Lancer EL/EX, Nissan Sentra LEC/FE, Toyota Corolla XL/XE