The Daewoo Prince is a mid-size luxury car that was produced by Daewoo in South Korea between 1991 and 1997. The car was based on the rear-wheel drive Opel Rekord E, although the body was of Daewoo design, as opposed to the Opel-designed, Holden-manufactured body of the Prince's Royale predecessor. The Prince was powered by 1.8- and 2.0-litre Opel Family II four-cylinder engines.[1] The Prince spawned two additional variants, the Daewoo Brougham and the Daewoo Super Salon. The base Prince was replaced by the Leganza, while the more luxurious Brougham and Super Salon were succeeded by the Daewoo Chairman in 1997.

Daewoo Prince
Overview
ManufacturerDaewoo
Also calledDaewoo Brougham
Daewoo Super Salon
Production1991–1997
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFR layout
PlatformGM V
RelatedOpel Rekord E
Dimensions
Wheelbase105.9 in (2,690 mm)
Length4,798–4,890 mm (188.9–192.5 in)
Width67.7 in (1,720 mm)
Curb weight1,280–1,450 kg (2,820–3,200 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorDaewoo Royale
SuccessorDaewoo Leganza (Prince)
Daewoo Chairman (Brougham and Super Salon)
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Technical data

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Daewoo Prince[2] 1.8 2.0 2.0 DOHC
Engine:  4-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke)
Displacement:  1796 cc 1998 cc
Bore x Stroke:  84.8 x 79.5 mm 86 x 86 mm
Max. Power at rpm:  94 hp (70 kW; 95 PS) at 5,400 108.5 hp (81 kW; 110 PS) at 5,400 130 hp (97 kW; 132 PS) at 5,600
Max. Torque at rpm:  145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 2,800 167 N⋅m (123 lb⋅ft) at 2,800 184 N⋅m (136 lb⋅ft) at 4,000
Compression Ratio:  8.8:1 8.8:1
Fuel System:  Injection
Valvetrain:  OHC DOHC
Cooling:  Water
Gearbox:  5-speed-manual, rear wheel drive
Front Suspension:  Trailing arms, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension::  Rigid axle, trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes:  Front disc brakes (Ø 236 mm (9.3 in)), rear drum brakes
Steering:  Rack-and-pinion
Body:  Steel monocoque
Track front/rear:  1,435 mm (56.5 in) / 1,410 mm (56 in)
Wheelbase:  2,670 mm (105 in)
L x W x H:  Prince: 4,800 mm (190 in) x 1,720 mm (68 in) x 1,420 mm (56 in) mm
Super Salon: 4,890 mm (193 in) x 1,720 mm (68 in) x 1,420 mm (56 in) mm
Weight:  from 1,280 kg (2,820 lb)
Top speed:  (estimates) 180 km/h (112 mph) 192 km/h (119 mph) 202 km/h (126 mph)
0–100 km/h (0−62 mph):  not available
Fuel consumption (estimates):  11.0 litres per 100 kilometres (26 mpg‑imp; 21.4 mpg‑US) 12.0 litres per 100 kilometres (23.5 mpg‑imp; 19.6 mpg‑US) 12.0 litres per 100 kilometres (23.5 mpg‑imp; 19.6 mpg‑US)

References

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  1. ^ "Daewoo Prince". Automobil Revue: 224. 1995.
  2. ^ "Daewoo Prince". Automobil Revue: 226. 1998.
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