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Hyundai Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996) 3.0i V6 GLS (145 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998
Hyundai Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996) 3.0i V6 GLS (145 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998
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General information

Name

Hyundai Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996) 3.0i V6 GLS (145 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998

Brand

Hyundai
Model

Sonata
Generation

Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.0i V6 GLS (145 Hp) Automatic

Power

145 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

230 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Emission standard

Euro 2

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.7 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.1 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

200 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
145 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
48.8 Hp/l
Torque
230 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
2972 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
91.1 mm
Piston stroke
76 mm
Compression ratio
8.9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1385 kg

Max weight (kg)

1910 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

373 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4700 mm

Width (mm)

1770 mm

Height (mm)

1405 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2700 mm

Front track (mm)

1520 mm

Rear track (mm)

1510 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.5 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Multi-link independent

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/60 R15

Rear tires size

205/60 R15

Wheel rims size

R15

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