What kind of car was the Polonez Built on?

The Polonez was based on the Polski Fiat 125p that Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych (FSO) built under license from Fiat.

How big is the range of the Polonez?

Upgraded Polonez has an increased range of 300 km and a higher share of domestic Belarusian components. It can fire a 480 kg warhead tactical missile. TOS-1 Buratino Heavy Flame Thrower System (multiple rocket / thermobaric weapon launcher)

What’s the top speed of a FSO Polonez?

In 1987, the FSO Polonez 1.6 LE appeared. It has a 1,598 cc inline-four with 64 kW (86 hp) at 5,200 rpm and 132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm. Top speed is 155 km/h (96 mph). There was also the rare FSO 125p 1.6 ME, with the same engine but a top speed of 157 km/h (98 mph).

What are the advantages of a Polonez car?

An advantage of Polonez is its passive safety. In 1978, it was the only East European car built to pass U.S. crash tests. Crash tests were performed in 1994 according to EU safety regulations so that the Polonez could be exported worldwide. They proved the car to be very safe.

When was the first FSO Polonez coupe made?

In 1981 and 1983, the FSO Polonez Coupé with proper three-door bodywork was introduced. It had the usual 1,481 cc engine with 60 kW (80 hp) and 2,0 DOHC Fiat. It was the first FSO model to feature electronic ignition and fuel economiser owing to supply of pre-heated air to suction manifold.

What’s the difference between a Daewoo and a FSO Polonez?

In 1997, a new production versio of FSO Polonez Truck, Daewoo-FSO Polonez Truck Plus was introduced. It features most of the same improvements compared to FSO Polonez Atu as Daewoo-FSO Polonez Caro Plus does compared to FSO Polonez Caro MR’93. It does not have painted bumpers, painted door handles and painted grill.

When did the Polonez become common in Europe?

The Polonez was a common sight in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in its home country of Poland, but since Poland became a member of the European Union on 1 May 2004, the car was rapidly replaced by relatively cheap and tax free used cars from Western Europe.