11.5.2004
Daewoo L6 Magnus wins Korea's 2004 Technology Frontier Award

The Daewoo L6 Magnus manufactured by GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) won the prestigious Korean 2004 Technology Frontier Award. The midsize sedan received the top prize in the large enterprise category.

The Technology Frontier Award was created by the Korean Standard Association to encourage improvements in quality and the development of world-class products by Korean companies. Winners are selected on the basis of their innovation, their contribution to the improvement in their companies' value and their demonstration of excellence of products made in Korea.

" GM Daewoo is proud of our latest accolade. The L6 Magnus has raised the bar for performance and quality among vehicles in its segment," said Nick Reilly, President & CEO of GM Daewoo. "It demonstrates that products built by GM Daewoo in Korea are equal to those built by any automaker anywhere in the world."

The L6 Magnus was cited for its exceptionally quiet ride and segment-leading engine performance. The automobile's innovative in-line six-cylinder (L6) engine produces 50 percent less vibration than standard four-cylinder engines. An all-aluminum cylinder head and engine block, compact combustion chamber and maximized consumption efficiency through narrow-angle cylinder heads and an optimized intake and exhaust system contribute to the outstanding fuel efficiency and class-leading torque (19.1 kg.m/3,800) of the 2.0-liter version of the L6 Magnus.

Products that are eligible for the Technology Frontier Award are grouped into three categories: large, medium and small enterprises. A board of judges comprised of industry and academic professionals selects winners in each category.