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Summary

The video tells the story of the LeMans, a popular car made by South Korean automaker Daewoo from 1986-1997. It was designed in partnership with Opel and GM and named after the famous 24 hour LeMans endurance race in France. The LeMans was Daewoo's first aerodynamic car, helping change the boxy style of Korean cars. It came in sedan, hatchback, and van models with upgraded trim levels. Daewoo also made a high-performance LeMans version tuned by Irmscher. Over 1 million LeMans were produced before being replaced by the Lanos.

Takeaways

• 😀 The LeMans was Daewoo's first self-designed small car, launched in 1986 to replace the Maepsy.
• 👍 It was designed by Opel but manufactured and sold by Daewoo as a 'world car'.
• 🚗 It had aerodynamic styling and a 1.5L engine, standing out among boxy Korean cars.
• 🔧 Multiple body styles were launched - sedan, hatchback, wagon.
• 🚀 The LeMans Chamonix was a high-performance model tuned by Irmscher.
• 😎 Over 1 million LeMans were sold domestically from 1986-1997.
• 📈 It helped establish Daewoo as a major automaker alongside Hyundai and Kia.
• 😢 Sales declined due to lack of proper generational change and new models.
• 👋 It was eventually replaced by the Lanos in 1996 and ceased production in 1997.
• 🥲 The LeMans played a key role in the golden age of Korean cars.

Q & A

What was the Le Mans originally based on?

The Le Mans was originally based on the Opel Kadett 1.6 gasoline model.

Why did Daewoo use a 1.5L engine instead of the original 1.6L engine?

Daewoo used a 1.5L engine instead because cars above 1500cc were taxed heavily in Korea at the time, so they modified it to fit local conditions.

What made the Le Mans aerodynamic compared to other domestic cars?

The Le Mans had a streamlined design with curved lines on the hood and body sides, making it more aerodynamic than other boxy domestic cars.

What variations of the Le Mans were launched over the years?

Variations included the Le Mans Racer hatchback, Le Mans Salon sedan, Le Mans Pent hatchback, and the high-performance Le Mans iM Schon.

Why was the Le Mans iM Schon discontinued after only 1 year?

The Le Mans iM Schon was discontinued after 1 year due to its high price tag of 990,000 won, which was comparable to mid-size sedans.

When did Daewoo launch the successor models to the Le Mans?

Daewoo launched the Cielo sedan in 1994 and Nexia hatchback in 1995 as successor models to the Le Mans.

How many units of the Le Mans were produced in total?

Over 10.5 million units of the Le Mans were produced from 1986 to 1997.

What was the Le Mans' domestic sales volume?

The Le Mans sold over 530,000 units domestically.

How did the Le Mans compare to the Hyundai Excel in sales?

The Le Mans did not match the sales volume of the Hyundai Excel, but was still Daewoo's flagship model at the time.

When did production of the Le Mans finally cease?

Production of the Le Mans finally ceased in February 1997 after over 10 years.