Daewoo Espero

Daewoo Espero

The Daewoo Espero (also known in some Spanish-speaking countries Daewoo Aranos ) was a vehicle of the Korean automaker Daewoo brand. It was until the summer of 1999 built by the fall of 1991 in Korea.

From spring 1995 to mid- 1997, he was also sold in Europe.

Technology and equipment

The Espero technically based on the published in the summer of 1981 Opel Ascona C, but he had his own, designed by Bertone bodywork. With a length of 4.61 m Daewoo Espero was a model of the middle class. In contrast to the Opel Ascona, which was delivered with hatchback, the Espero was only available as a four-door notchback sedan.

During the entire production period, there was him with four petrol engines: two 66 kW (90 hp) 1.8 -liter 8V (later than 1.5 L 16V ), a 1.8 -liter 8v with 70 kW ( 95 hp, not in Germany ) and a 2.0-liter 8V engine with 77 kW (105 hp). The plant consumption was between 8.2 liters (90 hp) to 7.9 liters (105 hp) Regular gasoline per 100 kilometers.

Origin of the name

The name Espero means in Esperanto "hope". In Eastern Europe it was also sold as Chevrolet. The main competitor of the Espero in the Korean domestic market was the Hyundai Sonata.