Daewoo - Espero (KLEJ)-1.8 i (95 Hp)

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Daewoo - Espero (KLEJ)

Last updated - July 4, 2024, 5:57 p.m.

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Brand	Daewoo
Model	Espero
Generation	Espero (KLEJ)
Modification	1.8 i (95 Hp)
Start Of Production	1995
End Of Production	1999

Performance

The Espero has a moderate acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in 11 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (111.85 mph).

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	11 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	11 sec
Max Speed	180 km/h 111.85 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Espero is a compact sedan with a length of 4615 mm, width of 1718 mm, and height of 1388 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2620 mm and a front track of 1426 mm. It is a 4-door sedan with 4 seats.

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Rating
Body Type	Sedan
Seats	4
Doors	4
Length	4615 mm 181.69 in.
Width	1718 mm 67.64 in.
Height	1388 mm 54.65 in.
Wheelbase	2620 mm 103.15 in.
Front Track	1426 mm 56.14 in.
Rear Track	1423 mm 56.02 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Espero is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 11.8 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas, 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers in extra urban areas, and 7 liters per 100 kilometers combined.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg 23.94 UK mpg 8.47 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	5.7 l/100 km 41.27 US mpg 49.56 UK mpg 17.54 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined	7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg 40.35 UK mpg 14.29 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Espero is a compact car with a 1.8L inline-4 engine producing 95 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. It features a front-wheel drive layout with a 5-speed manual transmission. The car has a spring strut front suspension and coil spring rear suspension.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	95 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre	52.9 Hp/l
Torque	145 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 106.95 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code	C18LE
Engine Displacement	1796 cm3 109.6 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	84.8 mm 3.34 in.
Piston Stroke	79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Compression Ratio	8.8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	OHC
Engine Oil Capacity	4.25 l 4.49 US qt \| 3.74 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	5W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40 / ACEA A2, ACEA A3 5W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40 / API SG
Coolant	8 l 8.45 US qt \| 7.04 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension	Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	Coil spring

Brakes

The Espero is a reliable car with a robust braking system, featuring ventilated discs at the front and drum brakes at the rear, along with ABS for added safety. It also comes with a hydraulic power steering system and a rack and pinion steering type. The car rides on 185/65 R14 tires with 14-inch wheel rims.

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Rating
Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Drum
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	185/65 R14
Wheel Rims Size	14

Weight & Capacity

The Espero boasts a lightweight design, offering a power-to-weight ratio of 87.6 hp/tonne and a torque-to-weight ratio of 133.6 Nm/tonne. With a kerb weight of 1085 kg and a maximum weight capacity of 1630 kg, the Espero can handle both spirited driving and daily commutes with ease.

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Weight To Power Ratio	11.4 kg/Hp, 87.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	7.5 kg/Nm, 133.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1085 kg 2392.02 lbs.
Max Weight	1630 kg 3593.53 lbs.
Max Load	545 kg 1201.52 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	560 l 19.78 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l 13.21 US gal \| 11 UK gal