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Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 2.5 V6 (176 Hp) Automatic 2003, 2004, 2005
Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 2.5 V6 (176 Hp) Automatic 2003, 2004, 2005
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General information

Name

Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 2.5 V6 (176 Hp) Automatic 2003, 2004, 2005

Brand

Kia
Model

Optima
Generation

Optima I (facelift 2003)
Year of production

2003

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.5 V6 (176 Hp) Automatic

Power

176 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

229 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Maximum speed (km/h)

209 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
176 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
70.6 Hp/l
Torque
229 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
2494 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1450 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

385 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4745 mm

Width (mm)

1815 mm

Height (mm)

1420 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2700 mm

Front track (mm)

1540 mm

Rear track (mm)

1530 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.4 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

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

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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