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− | '''Daewoo Imperial. 1989–93 (prod. 863). 4-door sedan. F/R, 2969 cm³ (I6 OHC).''' Poshest vehicle on the GM V-car ([[Opel Rekord]] E) platform, Imperial was the most upscale development of the series at Daewoo. Conceived as a response to the [[Hyundai Sonata]] and [[Hyundai Grandeur|Grandeur]], with styling apeing top [[Chrysler]]s (notably the last [[Imperial]] and the New Yorker) and Japanese luxury sedans. Formal roofline, and new front and rear ends, hid the [[Opel Senator A1]] roots. Vinyl roof available, covering the back part. Double-D ornament on grille. Engine size meant to surpass what [[Hyundai]] had put in to the Sonata—the unit was shared with the Senator, and developed 156 hp. | + | '''Daewoo Imperial. 1989–93 (prod. 863). 4-door sedan. F/R, 2969 cm³ (I6 OHC).''' Poshest vehicle on the GM V-car ([[Opel Rekord]] E) platform, Imperial was the most upscale development of the series at Daewoo. Conceived as a response to the [[Hyundai Sonata]] and [[Hyundai Grandeur|Grandeur]], with styling apeing top [[Chrysler]]s (notably the last [[Imperial]] and the New Yorker) and Japanese luxury sedans. Formal roofline (not just a vinyl cap), and new front and rear ends, hid the [[Opel Senator A1]] roots. Vinyl roof available, covering the back part. Double-D ornament on grille. Engine size meant to surpass what [[Hyundai]] had put in to the Sonata—the unit was shared with the Senator, and developed 156 hp. |
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Latest revision as of 21:23, 26 September 2024
Daewoo Imperial. 1989–93 (prod. 863). 4-door sedan. F/R, 2969 cm³ (I6 OHC). Poshest vehicle on the GM V-car (Opel Rekord E) platform, Imperial was the most upscale development of the series at Daewoo. Conceived as a response to the Hyundai Sonata and Grandeur, with styling apeing top Chryslers (notably the last Imperial and the New Yorker) and Japanese luxury sedans. Formal roofline (not just a vinyl cap), and new front and rear ends, hid the Opel Senator A1 roots. Vinyl roof available, covering the back part. Double-D ornament on grille. Engine size meant to surpass what Hyundai had put in to the Sonata—the unit was shared with the Senator, and developed 156 hp.
Manufacturing location: Korea
Marque: Daewoo | Successor: Daewoo Arcadia
q.v. Daewoo Royale, Daewoo Prince, Daewoo Super Salon