{{Infobox automobile | name = Daewoo Royale | image = Daewoo royale salon-front.jpg | manufacturer = General Motors Korea{{refn|group=n|name=notgmk}} (1972–1976)<br>Saehan (1976–1983)<br>Daewoo (1983–1993) | production = August 1972 – December 1993 | assembly = South Korea: Bupyeong<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.carlife.net/bbs/board.php?bo_table=school&wr_id=1585 |title=GM-Daewoo Auto – 40 turbulent years |access-date=2010-03-08 |date=November 2001 |language=ko |archive-date=7 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307030732/http://carlife.net/bbs/board.php?bo_table=school&wr_id=1585 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | successor = Daewoo Arcadia (replaced Imperial)<br />Daewoo Prince (replaced Royale) | body_style = 4-door sedan | layout = FR layout | platform = GM V | caption = Daewoo Royale Saloon (second generation) }} The '''Daewoo Royale''' is a series of mid-size cars that was produced by Daewoo in South Korea from 1983, being replaced by the Daewoo Prince in 1991, although production of the top-line '''Daewoo Imperial''' continued until 1993.<ref>{{cite web| date=2015-10-15 |title=새한자동차 - 레코드 카탈로그 (-) |trans-title=Saehan Motors - Rekord catalog |url=https://blog.naver.com/PostView.naver?blogId=ldriver&logNo=220509453850&categoryNo=55&parentCategoryNo=&from=thumbnailList |website=blog.naver.com |publisher=Naver Blog |location=South Korea }}</ref> The Royale's predecessor was launched in 1972 by General Motors Korea (GMK){{refn|GMK was a joint venture established by Shinjin Motors and General Motors, not related to the GM Korea established in 2002 subsequent to Daewoo's bankruptcy.<ref name=snu>[https://s-space.snu.ac.kr/handle/10371/54525 Broken Strategic Alliance: A Case of Daewoo-GM Joint Venture] at the SNU Open Repository</ref>|group=n|name=notgmk}} as the '''Rekord''', becoming the '''Saehan Rekord''' in 1976 when Saehan Motors replaced GMK, until production ended in 1978. This car was a version of the German Opel Rekord D.<ref>{{cite web| date=2009-04-30 |title="한국 자동차 역사" |trans-title="Korean Automobile History" |url=http://www.call999.or.kr/SUB/SANGSIK/carsang4.html |website=call999.or.kr |publisher=Car Sarang |location=South Korea |archive-date=2005-08-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050816081301/http://www.call999.or.kr/SUB/SANGSIK/carsang4.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The second generation Saehan Rekord was a development of the Opel Rekord E. Production began in 1978, along with the '''Saehan Royale'''. The Royale was the Rekord E bodyshell with the front grafted on from the Opel Senator A. The Saehan Royale became the Daewoo Royale in 1983, with Saehan Rekord being discontinued and incorporated into the Royale lineup as the '''Daewoo Royale XQ'''. In 1989, the flagship Daewoo Imperial was introduced, based on the standard Royale. While Royale production (excepting taxis) ended in 1991, Imperials continued until 1993, being replaced by the Daewoo Arcadia.<ref>{{cite web| date=2009-04-30 |title="자동차 박물관 - (자동차 역사, 국내)." 최인정의 자동차 박물관. |trans-title="Automobile Museum - (Automobile History, Domestic)." Choi In-jeong's Automobile Museum. |url=http://myhome.shinbiro.com/~dwcij/index.htm |website=myhome.shinbiro.com |publisher=Shinbiro.com |location=South Korea |archive-date=2009-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090422045640/http://myhome.shinbiro.com/~dwcij/index.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> __TOC__ {{clear}}
== First generation (1972–1978) == {{external media | float = left | image1 = '''Rekord Premier''': [https://web.archive.org/web/20190710004421/http://www.youngtimer.hu/2008/0820royale/rekord1.jpg] | image2 = '''Rekord Royale''': [https://web.archive.org/web/20190710004445/http://www.youngtimer.hu/2008/0820royale/rekord4.jpg], [https://web.archive.org/web/20190710004505/http://www.youngtimer.hu/2008/0820royale/rekord5.jpg], [https://web.archive.org/web/20190710004524/http://www.youngtimer.hu/2008/0820royale/rekord6.jpg] }} {{Infobox automobile | name = First generation | image = 20150920 GM Korea Rekord 1.jpg | caption = 1975 GM Korea Rekord Royale | aka = '''Rekord''': Opel Rekord D<br />'''Rekord Royale''': Opel Commodore B | engine = 1.9 L Opel ''19S'' I4 | transmission = 4-speed manual<br/>3-speed automatic | production = August 1972–August 1978<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.naver?articleId=1975080800099205011&editNo=1&printCount=1&publishDate=1975-08-08&officeId=00009&pageNo=5&printNo=2903&publishType=00020|title=레코드로이얄開發(개발) 市販(시판) }}</ref> }}
General Motors Korea (GMK) launched the '''Rekord''' in August 1972.<ref name = "1970~1979">{{cite web | url = http://www.kama.or.kr/enc/K_enc_history_ok2.jsp | title = 1970~1979 | language = ko | publisher = Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141129035150/http://www.kama.or.kr/enc/K_enc_history_ok2.jsp | archive-date = 29 November 2014}}</ref> The GMK Rekord was based on the German-designed Opel Rekord D.<ref>{{cite web |last=КАДАКОВ |first=Максим |url=http://www.autoreview.ru/new_site/year2002/n23/seoul/1.htm |script-title=ru:Между прошлым и будущим |language=ru |publisher=Газета АВТОРЕВЮ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101030063445/http://autoreview.ru/new_site/year2002/n23/seoul/1.htm |archive-date=30 October 2010 |access-date=20 March 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In August 1975, a version of the Rekord, known as the '''Rekord Royale''' was launched by GMK.<ref name = "1970~1979"/> The Royale version was based on the Opel Commodore B, which was essentially the Opel Rekord with a lengthened engine bay.<ref>Schaefers (1998–2008). The "1973 Rekord" is quoted to be 457 cm in length; the "1976 Rekord Royale" 462 cm. These two lengths correspond to those of the Opel Rekord D and Opel Commodore B, respectively.</ref> 12,005 Royales were produced between 1975 and 1978.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.naver?articleId=1975092700099205009&editNo=1&printCount=1&publishDate=1975-09-27&officeId=00009&pageNo=5&printNo=2945&publishType=00020|title=GMK의 新型車(신형차) 레코드로얄 人氣(인기)}}</ref> In November 1976, GMK changed its name to Saehan Motors,<ref name = "1970~1979"/> and as a result, the Rekord and Rekord Royale became the '''Saehan Rekord'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.naver?articleId=1977102100099206018&editNo=1&printCount=1&publishDate=1977-10-21&officeId=00009&pageNo=6&printNo=3579&publishType=00020|title=새한自動車(자동차)「레코드」 20일로 1만대販賣(판매)}}</ref> and '''Saehan Rekord Royale'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.naver?articleId=1977062000099205004&editNo=1&printCount=1&publishDate=1977-06-20&officeId=00009&pageNo=5&printNo=3474&publishType=00020|title=새한자동차 乘用車(승용차)레코드로얄 外型(외형)바꿔출고예정}}</ref> {{clear}}
== {{anchor|Second|1978|Duke}} Second generation (1978–1993) == {{Infobox automobile | name = Second generation | image = Daewoo royale salon-front.jpg | aka = Daewoo Imperial | production = {{ubl | August 1978 – May 1989 (Saehan Royale Diesel/Daewoo Royale Diesel) | August 1978 – June 1991 (Saehan Royale/Daewoo Royale Prince)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.naver?articleId=1978120900099206013&editNo=2&printCount=1&publishDate=1978-12-09&officeId=00009&pageNo=6&printNo=3927&publishType=00020|title=自動車(자동차) 車種(차종)다양화로 수요자眼目(안목) 높아져}}</ref> | September 1980 – June 1991 (Saehan Royale Salon/Daewoo Royale Salon/Royale Salon Super/Royale Super Salon) | August 1983 – May 1989 (Daewoo Royale XQ/Royale Duke) | March 1989 – December 1993 (Daewoo Imperial) | August 1982 – July 1993 (Taxi models)<ref>{{cite web| date=2012-02-23 |title=대우 로얄프린스 LPG 택시_카탈로그 |trans-title=Daewoo Royal Prince 2000 LPG Taxi | type = Catalog | url= https://blog.naver.com/soondy7/140152984904 |publisher= Daewoo Motor Co. | via = Naver Blog |location=South Korea }}</ref> }} | engine = {{ubl | '''Petrol:''' | 1.5 L Daewoo ''XQ'' I4 | 1.9 L Opel ''19S'' I4 | 2.0 L Opel ''20S'' I4 | 2.0 L Opel ''20E'' I4 | 3.0 L Opel ''30E'' I6 (Imperial) | '''LPG:''' | 1.5 L Daewoo ''XQ'' I4 (1982–1988)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.naver?articleId=1982080700099207016&editNo=2&printCount=1&publishDate=1982-08-07&officeId=00009&pageNo=7&printNo=5054&publishType=00020|title=새한自動車(자동차) 로얄LPG 개발}}</ref> | 1.6 L Daewoo ''XQ'' I4 (1988–1993)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.naver?articleId=1988040500099205021&editNo=1&printCount=1&publishDate=1988-04-05&officeId=00009&pageNo=5&printNo=6796&publishType=00020|title=中型(중형)택시 모델「듀크시티」개발}}</ref> | 2.0 L Daewoo ''20P'' (1989–1993) | '''Diesel:''' | 2.0 L Opel ''20D'' Diesel I4 (1980–1989)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.naver?articleId=1980120100099203004&editNo=1&printCount=1&publishDate=1980-12-01&officeId=00009&pageNo=3&printNo=4536&publishType=00020|title=로얄디젤 販賣(판매)호전 一般(일반)택시허용 이후}}</ref> }} | transmission = 4/5-speed manual<br/>3/4-speed automatic | related = '''Rekord''': Opel Rekord E<br />'''Royale (early)''':<br />Holden Commodore (VB–VH)<br />Opel Rekord E1/Senator A1 (Commodore C)<br />'''Royale (mid)''':<br />Opel Rekord E2/Senator A2<br />'''Royale (late)''': Opel Senator A2 }} The second generation '''Saehan Rekord''' was based on the Opel Rekord E. It was introduced in 1978 along with the '''Saehan Royale''', which was essentially the Rekord E, featuring the front-end of the larger Senator A.<ref>{{cite web| date=2015-01-25 |title=대우자동차 - 로얄시리즈 카탈로그 ('87) |trans-title=Daewoo Motors - Royale Series catalog ('87) |url=https://blog.naver.com/PostView.naver?blogId=ldriver&logNo=220251626482&categoryNo=55&parentCategoryNo=&from=thumbnailList |website=blog.naver.com |publisher=Naver Blog |location=South Korea }}</ref>
In January 1983, after Daewoo gained control, Saehan Motors changed its name to Daewoo Motors. At the same time the Saehan Royale was renamed '''Daewoo Royale''',<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.carmily.org/autoency/maker/view.jsp?maker_cd=132 | title = Saehan (새한) | language = ko | publisher = Samsung Transportation Museum | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120722124109/http://www.carmily.org/autoency/maker/view.jsp?maker_cd=132 | archive-date = 22 July 2012}}</ref> and the Saehan Rekord was absorbed in the Royale range, becoming known as the Royale XQ.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.carmily.org/autoency/maker/view.jsp?maker_cd=15 | title = Daewoo (대우) | language = ko | publisher = Samsung Transportation Museum | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120729212036/http://www.carmily.org/autoency/maker/view.jsp?maker_cd=15 | archive-date = 29 July 2012}}</ref> Production of the XQ ended in 1987.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.carmily.org/autoency/maker/makergallery/view.jsp?maker_cd=132&con_no=1324# | title = Saehan Rekord royale (새한 레코드 로얄) | language = ko | publisher = Samsung Transportation Museum | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070928150037/http://www.carmily.org/autoency/maker/makergallery/view.jsp?maker_cd=132&con_no=1324 | archive-date = 28 September 2007 | access-date = 21 September 2009 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
thumb|left|1986–1987 Daewoo Royale Salon Super Until November 1984, Royale body panels were stamped by Holden in Australia, where the Rekord-Senator hybrid was manufactured there as the Holden Commodore.<ref name = "Robertson (1984), p. 32.">Robertson (1984), p. 32. "Currently, Commodore panels, pressed by GM-H, are used in the Daiwoo [sic] Royale. But that contract won't be repeated. While I was there they were installing a new line of presses that will, by November, be pressing the panels."</ref> After November 1984, Daewoo began pressing their own panels on a newly installed production line.<ref name = "Robertson (1984), p. 32."/> The E1 bodystyle continued to be built as the Royale XQ and Diesel, while the Prince received the Senator A2's front end. All Korean-built shells, however, received a unique rear pressing with large, somewhat sloped rectangular taillights, which increased the length by about {{convert|5|cm|in|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>Schaefers (1998–2008). * '''1983 Daewoo Royale''': [https://mjs.home.xs4all.nl/RoyaleXQ.gif XQ], [https://mjs.home.xs4all.nl/Prince83.jpg Prince], [https://mjs.home.xs4all.nl/Salon80.jpg Salon]. '''1985 Daewoo Royale''': [https://mjs.home.xs4all.nl/DaewooRoyaleXQ.jpg XQ], [https://mjs.home.xs4all.nl/DaewooRoyaleDiesel.jpg Diesel], [https://mjs.home.xs4all.nl/RoyalePrince85.jpg Prince], [https://mjs.home.xs4all.nl/DaewooRoyaleSalon.jpg Salon] * '''1977 Opel Rekord''': [http://www.senatorman.de/Rekord_e1.htm E1]. '''1982 Opel Rekord''': [http://www.senatorman.de/Rekord_e2.htm E2] </ref> The Royale Salon continued with the Senator A1 front end until it received a whole new front in 1987. The Royale Salon Super was introduced in 1986. However, unlike other Royales that utilised the Opel Rekord E2/Senator A2 hybrid with the four-window glasshouse design, the Salon Super used the six-window design from the Senator A.<ref>Schaefers (1998–2008). * '''1986 Daewoo Royale''': [https://mjs.home.xs4all.nl/RoyaleSalonSuper.jpg Salon Super]</ref> A second design revision came in 1987 with a new front-end design, featuring a revised grille and headlamps, along with minor trim changes. While lower-specification versions such as the Royale Salon retained the four-window design, the Royale Super Salon continued using the six-window design from the now discontinued Salon Super.<ref>Schaefers (1998–2008). * '''1987 Daewoo Royale''': [https://mjs.home.xs4all.nl/RoyaleSalon.jpg Salon], [https://mjs.home.xs4all.nl/SuperSalon.jpg Super Salon] </ref> The old-style XQ and Diesel received an all new front end of a smooth, upright, and rectangular appearance. 1989 marked another design change; the Royale Prince inherited a new grille insert and adopted the six-window glasshouse.<ref>{{cite web | year = 1989 | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUXJ8bdaqLo | title = 1989 Daewoo Imperial (television commercial) | language = ko | publisher = Daewoo Motors | access-date = 10 September 2009}}</ref> From 1989, Daewoo introduced the top-of-the-range Imperial, which was marketed separate from the Royale range.<ref>{{cite web | year = 1989 | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X2VJrtmfb4 | title = 1989 Daewoo Royale Prince (television commercial) | language = ko | publisher = Daewoo Motors | access-date = 21 September 2009}}</ref> Imperial production ended in 1993, replaced by the Daewoo Arcadia.<ref name="Autocade">{{cite web |url=http://autocade.net/index.php/Daewoo_Imperial |title=Daewoo Imperial |work=Autocade |publisher=JY&A Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101120010641/http://autocade.net/index.php/Daewoo_Imperial |archive-date=20 November 2010 |access-date=17 October 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
=== Specification levels === {{external media | image1 = '''1978''': [https://archive.today/20130703221444/http://www.carmily.org/autoency/maker/makergallery/view.jsp?maker_cd=132&con_no=1324 Rekord Royale], [https://web.archive.org/web/20191025103304/https://i.wheelsage.org/pictures/daewoo/royale/autowp.ru_daewoo_royale_salon_1.jpg Rekord Royale], | image2 = '''1983''': [https://web.archive.org/web/20191025103307/https://i.wheelsage.org/pictures/d/daewoo/royale/daewoo_royale_prince_1.jpg] | image3 = '''1985''': [http://www.xs4all.nl/~mjs/DaewooRoyaleXQ.jpg Royale XQ], [https://web.archive.org/web/20170118044213/http://i.wheelsage.org/image/format/picture/picture-gallery-full/daewoo/royale/autowp.ru_daewoo_royale_diesel_3.jpeg Diesel], [http://www.xs4all.nl/~mjs/RoyalePrince85.jpg Prince], [http://www.xs4all.nl/~mjs/DaewooRoyaleSalon.jpg Salon] | image4 = '''1987''': [http://www.xs4all.nl/~mjs/DaewooRoyaleDuke.jpg Royale Duke], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvbCsxrDZD4 Prince 1500], [http://www.xs4all.nl/~mjs/SuperSalon.jpg Super Salon] | image5 = '''1989''': [http://www.xs4all.nl/~mjs/Prince89.jpg Royale Prince], [https://web.archive.org/web/20160802105159/http://www.autowp.ru:80/daewoo/car15122/ Imperial] | image6 = [http://www.autowp.ru/daewoo/royale/ Various] }} Daewoo Royale engines were four-cylinder Opel units,<ref>Robertson (1984), p. 31. "...a car called the Royal [sic] made by Daiwoo [sic] using Holden Commodore body panels shipped from Melbourne and Opel 1.9- and 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines..."</ref> with Daewoo offering the Royale in several different levels of luxury: the Diesel, Salon, Duke, XQ, and Prince:<ref>{{cite web |last=Aspee |first=Diego |url=http://galeon.hispavista.com/clubdaewooracerchile/album1001591.html |title=Daewoo's 60' 70' y 80' |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716110506/http://galeon.hispavista.com/clubdaewooracerchile/album1001591.html |archive-date=16 July 2011 |access-date=20 March 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* '''Royale Diesel'''<ref name = "1980~1989">{{cite web | url = http://www.kama.or.kr/enc/K_enc_history_ok3.jsp | title = 1980~1989 | language = ko | publisher = Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141129035153/http://www.kama.or.kr/enc/K_enc_history_ok3.jsp | archive-date = 29 November 2014}}</ref> (May 1980–April 1989): As the Royale Duke Diesel from early 1987; fitted with Opel's 2.0-liter diesel engine.<ref>{{cite web| date=2015-06-05 |title=대우자동차 - 로얄 디젤 카탈로그 (-) |trans-title=Daewoo Motors - Royale Diesel catalog |url=https://blog.naver.com/PostView.naver?blogId=ldriver&logNo=220380570602&categoryNo=55&parentCategoryNo=&from=thumbnailList |website=blog.naver.com |publisher=Naver Blog |location=South Korea }}</ref> * '''Royale Salon'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=146223 |title=1985 Daewoo Royale Salon |publisher=Carfolio.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708120711/http://carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=146223 |archive-date=8 July 2011 |access-date=20 March 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> (September 1980 – September 1991): fitted with a 1979 cc engine and three-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain combination produced {{convert|100|PS|kW|abbr=on}} (DIN) and {{convert|156|Nm|ftlb|abbr=on}} (DIN). Top speed was claimed at {{convert|176|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web| date=2015-07-30 |title=대우자동차 - 로얄 살롱 카탈로그 (-) |trans-title=Daewoo Motors - Royale Salon catalog |url=https://blog.naver.com/PostView.naver?blogId=ldriver&logNo=220435981451&categoryNo=55&parentCategoryNo=&from=thumbnailList |website=blog.naver.com |publisher=Naver Blog |location=South Korea }}</ref> ** '''Royale Salon Super'''<ref name = "1980~1989"/> (March 1986 – 1987): This fully equipped model (digital dashboard, trip computer, EFI, etcetera) uses the Senator's six-window glass house.<ref>{{cite web| date=2015-09-30 |title=대우자동차 - 로얄 살롱 수퍼 카탈로그 (-) |trans-title=Daewoo Motors - Royale Salon Super catalog |url=https://blog.naver.com/PostView.naver?blogId=ldriver&logNo=220495305725&categoryNo=55&parentCategoryNo=&from=thumbnailList |website=blog.naver.com |publisher=Naver Blog |location=South Korea }}</ref> ** '''Royale Super Salon'''<ref>{{cite news |title=[특별했던차] 대우 로얄 시리즈 – 상편 |trans-title=[Special Car] Daewoo Royal Series – Part 1 |url=https://www.motoya.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=15244 |publisher=Motoya |language=Korean |location=Korea |access-date=1 July 2025 |date=5 July 2018}}</ref> (1987–1991): a facelift model of the Royal Salon Super with 2.0-liter EFI engine with trip computer, 9-band Equalizer audio and Seat Heating.<ref>{{cite web| date=2023-10-17 |title=최정상의 자부심, 대우 슈퍼 살롱 1987-1991 Daewoo SUPER SALON |trans-title=The pride of the highest level, Daewoo Super Salon 1987-1991 Daewoo SUPER SALON |url=https://blog.naver.com/shaper5/223239486208 |website=blog.naver.com |publisher=Naver Blog |location=South Korea }}</ref> * '''Royale XQ'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=145970 |title=1985 Daewoo Royale XQ |publisher=Carfolio.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708120747/http://carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=145970 |archive-date=8 July 2011 |access-date=20 March 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> (August 1983 – 1987): fitted with a 1492 cc engine and four-speed manual transmission. This powertrain combination produced {{convert|44|kW|PS hp|abbr=on}} (DIN) and {{convert|100|Nm|ftlb|abbr=on}} (DIN). Top speed was claimed at {{convert|135|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web| date=2015-03-16 |title=대우자동차 - '86 로얄 XQ 카탈로그 (-) |trans-title=Daewoo Motors - '86 Royale XQ catalog |url=https://blog.naver.com/PostView.naver?blogId=ldriver&logNo=220301486627&categoryNo=55&parentCategoryNo=&from=thumbnailList |website=blog.naver.com |publisher=Naver Blog |location=South Korea }}</ref> * '''Royale Duke''' (February 1987 – March 1989): a new lower-end model fitted with a more modern 1498 cc engine.<ref>{{cite web| date=2011-10-28 |title=87' 대우 로얄 듀크 |trans-title='87 Daewoo Royale Duke |url=https://blog.naver.com/cala2503/20141634783 |website=blog.naver.com |publisher=Naver Blog |location=South Korea }}</ref> * '''Duke City''' (April 1988 – 1989): a version intended for taxi use, fitted with a 1.6-liter LPG engine. This became the Royale Prince LPG (also with a 2-litre engine) after 1989. * '''Royale Prince'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=145981 |title=1985 Daewoo Royale Prince |publisher=Carfolio.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708120536/http://carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=145981 |archive-date=8 July 2011 |access-date=20 March 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> (July 1983–June 1991): used the E2 bodywork, fitted with a 1897 cc engine and four-speed manual transmission. This powertrain combination produced {{cvt|63|kW|PS hp|0}} (DIN) and {{convert|142|Nm|ftlb|abbr=on}} (DIN). Top speed was claimed at {{convert|168|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{citation | date=2012-06-29 |title=대우 91년형 프린스 출시! |trans-title=Daewoo 91 model Prince Released! | type = catalog | publisher = Daewoo Motor Co. |url=https://blog.naver.com/soondy7/140162349055 |via=Naver Blog |location=South Korea }}</ref> * '''Daewoo Imperial'''<ref name="Automobile-catalog Daewoo Imperial">{{cite web |url=https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1989/2055935/daewoo_imperial.html |title=1989 Daewoo Imperial (aut. 4) (model since February 1989 for Asia Korea DM) car specifications & performance data review |work=Automobile-catalog.com |access-date=31 December 2021}}</ref> (February 1989 – mid-1993): the Imperial was the ultimate development of the Royale, developed in response to the Hyundai Sonata and Grandeur.<ref name = "Autocade"/> Imperial styling was reminiscent of the contemporary Chrysler Imperial and New Yorker, but also some Japanese luxury sedans. Its formal roofline, and much revised front- and rear-end styling helped to cover up the car's Opel Senator roots.<ref name=KOti6>{{cite web |url=http://oldcar-korea.tistory.com/6 |title=대우자동차 임페리얼 DAEWOO Imperial - 국산 첫 3000CC 엔진, ABS를 장착한 고급차 |language=ko |work=국산 자동차 이것저것 |date=27 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717062334/http://oldcar-korea.tistory.com/6 |archive-date=17 July 2011 |access-date=20 September 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Imperial was specified with a vinyl roof, Bosch anti-lock brakes, digital instrumentation, cruise control, automatic climate control air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power steering, a trip computer, and leather upholstery.<ref name="Automobile-catalog Daewoo Imperial"/> A 2969 cc engine and four-speed automatic transmission was also fitted.<ref name="Automobile-catalog Daewoo Imperial"/> This powertrain combination produced {{cvt|135|kW|PS|0|adj=mid|SAE}} and {{cvt|230|Nm|lbft|0}}, or {{cvt|115|kW|PS|0|adj=mid|DIN}}.<ref name=KOti6/><ref name="Automobile-catalog Daewoo Imperial"/> Top speed was claimed at {{cvt|195|km/h|mph|0}}.<ref>{{cite web| date=2012-07-03 |title=대우 92년형 수퍼살롱_카탈로그 |trans-title=Daewoo 92 model Super Salon_catalog |url=https://blog.naver.com/soondy7/140162613771 |publisher=Naver Blog |location=South Korea }}</ref> Outdated, and with a negative reputation for quality, the Imperial was outclassed by the new Hyundai Grandeur and only 863 examples were built in a little over four years.
== Bibliography == * {{cite magazine | last = Robertson | first = David | date = September 1984 | title = A new contender | magazine = Modern Motor | location = Sydney, New South Wales | publisher = Australian Consolidated Press | ref = Robertson (1984)}} * {{cite web | last = Schaefers | first = Martin | year = 1998–2008 | url = http://www.xs4all.nl/~mjs/rekord.html | title = Rekord body history | publisher = Far East Auto Literature | access-date = 21 September 2009 | ref = Schaefers (1998–2008)}}
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