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2003 Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Kia Optima Sedan 2003

What is the body type, Kia Optima I (facelift 2003)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How much power, Kia Optima Sedan 2003 LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?172 Hp, 245 Nm
180.7 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Kia Optima Sedan 2003 LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?2.7 l
2656 cm3
162.08 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2003 Kia LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) Sedan 2003 LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 2003 Kia Optima Sedan?4719 mm
185.79 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2003 Kia Optima Sedan?1815 mm
71.46 in.
What is the curb weight, 2003 Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?1487 kg
3278.27 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2003 Kia Optima Sedan?385 l
13.6 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2003 Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic 2003 Specs

General information
BrandKia
Model Optima
Generation Optima I (facelift 2003)
Modification (Engine) LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 2003 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 8.6 kg/Hp, 115.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 164.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 172 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 64.8 Hp/l
Torque 245 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 180.7 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 2656 cm3 162.08 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 86.7 mm 3.41 in.
Piston Stroke 75 mm 2.95 in.
Compression ratio 10
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1487 kg 3278.27 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 385 l 13.6 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4719 mm 185.79 in.
Width 1815 mm 71.46 in.
Height 1410 mm 55.51 in.
Wheelbase 2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front track 1540 mm 60.63 in.
Rear (Back) track 1520 mm 59.84 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.4 m 34.12 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size15