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Kia Optima I LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 2000 - 2001/
What is the body type of Kia Optima I?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the power output of Kia Optima Sedan 2000 LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?
172 Hp, 229 Nm
169 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Kia Optima Sedan 2000 LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?
2.5 l
2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2000 Kia LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Kia Optima I Sedan 2000 LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?
Front wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2000 Kia Optima Sedan?
4722 mm
185.91 in.
What is the width of 2000 Kia Optima Sedan?
1815 mm
71.46 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2000 Kia Optima I LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?
1495 kg
3296 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 Kia Optima I LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?
1855 kg
4090 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 Kia Optima Sedan?
368 l
13 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2000 Kia Optima I LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Kia
Model
Optima
Generation
Optima I
Modification (Engine)
LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
2000
End of production
2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
8.7 kg/Hp, 115.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.5 kg/Nm, 153.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
172 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
69 Hp/l
Torque
229 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 169 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm3 152.19 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
75 mm 2.95 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1495 kg 3296 lbs.
Max. weight
1855 kg 4090 lbs.
Max load
360 kg 794 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
368 l 13 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4722 mm 185.91 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
1530 mm 60.24 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 brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
195/70 R14; 205/60 R15
Wheel rim size
14; 15