Daewoo Espero (KLEJ) (1995–1999)

The Daewoo Espero (KLEJ) was offered with 8 gasoline engine versions, from 90 to 105 hp, built 1995–1999.

Daewoo Espero (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1995–1999
Body styleSedan
Doors5 – 4
Length181.7 in (4,615 mm)
Width67.6 in (1,718 mm)
Height54.6 in (1,388 mm)
Cargo volume19.8 cu ft (560 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

All Daewoo Espero (KLEJ) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.5 i 16V (90 hp)1995–1999Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)12.8 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.5 i 16V (90 hp) Automatic1995–1999Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)14.7 s104 mph (167 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 i (90 hp)1995–1999Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)97 lb-ft (131 Nm)11 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 i (90 hp) Automatic1995–1999Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)97 lb-ft (131 Nm)11 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 i (95 hp)1995–1999Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)11 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 i (95 hp) Automatic1995–1999Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)13.1 s107 mph (173 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i (105 hp)1995–1999Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)125 lb-ft (169 Nm)12.8 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i (105 hp) Automatic1995–1999Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)125 lb-ft (169 Nm)12.8 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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