Kyung-Yeong Industries (경용 산업)

Banjjag-Im '81

In 1981, Kyung-Yeong released the Banjjag-Im: A lightweight sports car with a naturally aspirated 2.8L V6 making 203hp paired to a 5-gear manual shifter with it weighing only 1008kg (60% front 40% rear) it was very nimble, able to achieve 0-62mph in 6.43s and a top speed of 158mph. It also managed to do 8:34.02 around the infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife.

The Banjjag-Im offered the most diverse lineup of colours on a Kyung-Yeong yet; Chocolate Brown, Cocoa, Golden Yellow, Imperial Blue Metallic, Imperial Red Metallic, Imperial White Metallic, Midnight Black, Mist Green, Off-White, Silver, and the brand-favourite Sunset Metallic.

Specifications

Kyung-Yeong Banjjag-Im 2.8S '81

Chassis: Galvanised Steel Monocoque with Steel panels (1,008kg)
Drivetrain: Front Longitudinal RWD
Gearbox: 5 Gear Manual
Suspension: Double Wishbone ( F ) / ( R ) Semi Trailing Arm Standard Gas Mono-Tube with Passive Sway Bars
Engine: Aluminium 2.8L V6 24-Valve SOHC NA Mechanical Fuel Injection producing 202.8hp @ 6,800RPM & 185.9lb-ft 4,600RPM
Economy: 24mpg combined (19.5mpg City and 28.5mpg Motorway)
Performance: 0-62mph in 6.43s & 158mph top speed
Wheels: 15 inch Alloy rims on radial sports tyres (P205/45R15 86Z)
Brakes: 275mm Vented disk 2 piston front & 275mm Vented disk 1 piston rear
Exterior layout & Interior: 2 door Coupe - Standard 2 Seater & Standard 8 Track Entertainment
Price: For sale starting at krw in 2,889,000.00 in '81

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