2000 LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Kia

Model

Optima

Generation

Kia Optima I

Modification

LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

2000

End of production

2001

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal
14.3 UK gal

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. In.

Power

172 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

229 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 168.9 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1495 kg 3295.9 lbs

Length

4722 mm 185.91 in

Width

1815 mm 71.46 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

14; 15

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. In.

Power

172 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

229 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 168.9 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in

Piston Stroke

75 mm 2.95 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l 4.77 US qt
3.96 UK qt

Coolant

8.6 l 9.12 US qt
7.57 UK qt

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

Turning diameter

10.4 m 34.12 ft

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

195/70 R14; 205/60 R15

Wheel rims

14; 15

Kerb weight

1495 kg 3295.9 lbs

Max. weight

1855 kg 4089.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

368 l 13 cu ft

- Max. roof load

360 kg 793.7 lbs