Daewoo Royale
Daewoo Royale | |
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Daewoo Arcadia (replaced Imperial) (replaced Royale)Daewoo Prince |
The Daewoo Royale is a series of
The second generation Saehan Rekord was a development of the
First generation (1972–1978)
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Rekord Premier: [1] | |
Rekord Royale: [2], [3], [4] |
First generation | |
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Overview | |
Also called | Rekord: Opel Rekord D Rekord Royale: Opel Commodore B |
Production | 1972–1978 |
Second generation (1978–1993)
Second generation | |
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Overview | |
Also called | Daewoo Imperial |
Production | 1978–1993 |
Body and chassis | |
Related | Rekord: Opel Rekord E Royale (early): Holden Commodore (VB–VH) Opel Rekord E1/Senator A1 (Commodore C) Royale (mid): Opel Rekord E2/Senator A2 Royale (late): Opel Senator A2 |
The second generation Saehan Rekord was based on the Opel Rekord E. It was introduced in 1978 along with the Saehan Royale, which was essentially the Rekord E, featuring the front-end of the larger Senator A.
In January 1983, after Daewoo gained control, Saehan Motors changed its name to Daewoo Motors. At the same time the Saehan Royale was renamed Daewoo Royale,[5] and the Saehan Rekord was absorbed in the Royale range, becoming known as the Royale XQ.[6] Production of the XQ ended in 1987.[7]
Until November 1984, Royale body panels were stamped by
Specification levels
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1978: Rekord Royale, Rekord Royale, | |
1983: Prince | |
1985: Royale XQ, Diesel, Prince, Salon | |
1987: Royale Duke, Prince 1500, Super Salon | |
1989: Royale Prince, Imperial | |
Various |
Daewoo Royale engines were four-cylinder Opel units,[15] with Daewoo offering the Royale in several different levels of luxury: the Diesel, Salon, Duke, XQ, and Prince:[16]
- Royale Diesel (May 1980[17]–April 1989): As the Royale Duke Diesel from early 1987; fitted with Opel's 2.0-liter diesel engine.
- Royale Salon (September 1980 – September 1991): fitted with a 1979 cc engine and three-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain combination produced 100 PS (74 kW) (DIN) and 156 N⋅m (115 ft⋅lb) (DIN). Top speed was claimed at 176 km/h (109 mph).[18]
- Royale Salon Super: (March 1986 – 1987):[17] this fully equipped model (digital dashboard, trip computer, EFI, etcetera) uses the Senator's six-window glass house.
- Royale Super Salon: (1987–1991):
- Royale Duke (February 1987 – March 1989): a new lower-end model fitted with a more modern 1498 cc engine.
- Royale XQ (August 1983 – 1987): fitted with a 1492 cc engine and four-speed manual transmission. This powertrain combination produced 44 kW (60 PS; 59 hp) (DIN) and 100 N⋅m (74 ft⋅lb) (DIN). Top speed was claimed at 135 km/h (84 mph).[19]
- Royale Prince (July 1983–June 1991): used the E2 bodywork, fitted with a 1897 cc engine and four-speed manual transmission. This powertrain combination produced 63 kW (86 PS; 84 hp) (DIN) and 142 N⋅m (105 ft⋅lb) (DIN). Top speed was claimed at 168 km/h (104 mph).[20]
- Daewoo Imperial (February 1989 – mid-1993):climate control air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power steering, a trip computer, and leather upholstery.[22] A 2969 cc engine and four-speed automatic transmission was also fitted.[21] This powertrain combination produced 135 kW (181 hp) and 230 N⋅m (170 ft⋅lb).[21] Top speed was claimed at 195 km/h (121 mph).[21]
Bibliography
- Robertson, David (September 1984). "A new contender". Modern Motor. Sydney, New South Wales: Australian Consolidated Press.
- Schaefers, Martin (1998–2008). "Rekord body history". Far East Auto Literature. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
Notes
References
- ^ Broken Strategic Alliance: A Case of Daewoo-GM Joint Venture at the SNU Open Repository
- ^ a b c "1970~1979" (in Korean). Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014.
- ^ a b КАДАКОВ, Максим. Между прошлым и будущим (in Russian). Газета АВТОРЕВЮ. Archived from the original on 30 October 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
- ^ Schaefers (1998–2008). The "1973 Rekord" is quoted to be 457 cm in length; the "1976 Rekord Royale" 462 cm. These two lengths correspond to those of the Opel Rekord D and Opel Commodore B, respectively.
- ^ "Saehan (새한)" (in Korean). Samsung Transportation Museum. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012.
- ^ "Daewoo (대우)" (in Korean). Samsung Transportation Museum. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012.
- ^ "Saehan Rekord royale (새한 레코드 로얄)" (in Korean). Samsung Transportation Museum. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
- ^ a b Robertson (1984), p. 32. "Currently, Commodore panels, pressed by GM-H, are used in the Daiwoo [sic] Royale. But that contract won't be repeated. While I was there they were installing a new line of presses that will, by November, be pressing the panels."
- ^ Schaefers (1998–2008).
- ^ Schaefers (1998–2008).
- 1986 Daewoo Royale: Salon Super
- ^ Schaefers (1998–2008).
- 1987 Daewoo Royale: Salon, Super Salon
- Daewoo Motors. 1989. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- Daewoo Motors. 1989. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
- ^ a b "Daewoo Imperial". Autocade. JY&A Media. Archived from the original on 20 November 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
- ^ Robertson (1984), p. 31. "...a car called the Royal [sic] made by Daiwoo [sic] using Holden Commodore body panels shipped from Melbourne and Opel 1.9- and 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines..."
- ^ Aspee, Diego. "Daewoo's 60' 70' y 80'" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
- ^ a b "1980~1989" (in Korean). Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014.
- ^ "1985 Daewoo Royale Salon". Carfolio.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
- ^ "1985 Daewoo Royale XQ". Carfolio.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
- ^ "1985 Daewoo Royale Prince". Carfolio.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
- ^ a b c d "1989 Daewoo Imperial (aut. 4) (model since February 1989 for Asia Korea DM) car specifications & performance data review". Automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "대우자동차 임페리얼 DAEWOO Imperial - 국산 첫 3000CC 엔진, ABS를 장착한 고급차". 국산 자동차 이것저것 (in Korean). 27 August 2007. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2009.