The LeMans was marketed as a rebadged version of the Opel Kadett and was built by Daewoo of South Korea between 1989 and 1993. It was a replacement for Pontiac's T1000 and Acadian (in Canada) models. In Canada, this LeMans was known as the Passport Optima from 1989-1991 and the Asuna SE (sedan)/GT (hatchback) for 1993.
Initially, the LeMans was available as a 3-door 'Aerocoupe' hatchback and a 4-door sedan. In 1989 more models were released including a sportier LeMans GSE based on the Opel Kadett GSi 16V, with a 96hp 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine. The GSE was available in a monochromatic paint scheme in red, white or silver with 14" alloy wheels, fog lights and a rear spoiler. The GSE also had the Recaro-style seats of the European Opel Kadett. A LeMans SE sedan with upgraded equipment from the base and LE models also had the 96hp 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine (also used in the Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunbird.
While on paper a good design, poor quality hurt sales and the LeMans and Asuna SE/GT were discontinued after 1993 with no replacement. Also, the Asuna brand was discontinued that year.
korejci so ga skp klamfal v daewooju.bi blo najbolš če bi kar tam tudi ostal in racer in le mans.