Daewoo Nubira III 1.8 i 16V (123 hp)

Gasoline engine with 123 hp (90 kW) and 122 lb-ft (165 Nm), built 2003–2005, sedan body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power123 hp (90 kW)
Torque122 lb-ft (165 Nm)
0–62 mph9.5 s
Top speed121 mph (194 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.8 i 16V (123 hp)
Displacement1.8 L (1,799 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio9-8
Bore81.6 mm
Stroke86 mm

Performance

Power123 hp (90 kW) @ 5800 rpm
Torque122 lb-ft (165 Nm) @ 4000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)9.5 s
Top speed121 mph (194 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City24 mpg (9.8 l/100 km)
Highway31 mpg (7.5 l/100 km)
Fuel tank15.9 gal (60 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length177.2 in (4,500 mm)
Width67.9 in (1,725 mm)
Height56.9 in (1,445 mm)
Curb weight2,668 lb (1,210 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,737 lb (1,695 kg)
Cargo volume14.3 cu ft (404 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
Front suspensionSpring strut
Rear suspensionDouble wishbone
Tires205/45 R16
Wheels6.5J x 16
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Daewoo Nubira with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Daewoo Nubira III engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.8 i 16V (122 hp)Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)
1.8 i 16V (122 hp) AutomaticGasoline122 hp (90 kW)
1.6 i 16V (110 hp)Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)
1.6 i 16V (110 hp) AutomaticGasoline110 hp (81 kW)

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