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Kia Optima I LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic 2000, 2001
Kia Optima I LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic 2000, 2001
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General information

Name

Kia Optima I LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic 2000, 2001

Brand

Kia
Model

Optima
Generation

Optima I
Year of production

2000

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic

Power

172 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

229 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
172 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
69 Hp/l
Torque
229 Nm @ 4500 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)

1495 kg

Max weight (kg)

1855 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

368 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4722 mm

Width (mm)

1815 mm

Height (mm)

1410 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

195/70 R14; 205/60 R15

Rear tires size

195/70 R14; 205/60 R15

Wheel rims size

R14; R15

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