LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic

2000 - 2001

Engine displacement: 2.5 l | 2494 cm³ | 152.19 cu. in.

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Key specs

Kia Optima Sedan 2000, 2001

What is the body type, Kia Optima I?	Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How much power, Kia Optima Sedan 2000 LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?	172 Hp, 229 Nm 168.9 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Kia Optima Sedan 2000 LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?	2.5 l 2494 cm3 152.19 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2000 Kia LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?	6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Kia Optima I Sedan 2000 LX 2.5 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, 2000 Kia Optima Sedan?	4722 mm 185.91 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2000 Kia Optima Sedan?	1815 mm 71.46 in.
What is the curb weight, 2000 Kia Optima I LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?	1495 kg 3295.91 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2000 Kia Optima I LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?	1855 kg 4089.57 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2000 Kia Optima Sedan?	368 l 13 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2000 Kia Optima I LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic?	4, automatic transmission

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

General information
Brand	Kia
Model	Optima
Generation	Optima I
Modification (Engine)	LX 2.5 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic
Start of production	2000 year
End of production	2001 year
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Body type	Sedan
Seats	5
Doors	4
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. 168.9 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine location	Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement	2494 cm3 152.19 cu. in.
Number of cylinders	6
Position of cylinders	V-engine
Cylinder Bore	84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke	75 mm 2.95 in.
Compression ratio	10
Number of valves per cylinder	4
Fuel System	Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	DOHC
Engine oil capacity	4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Coolant	8.6 l 9.09 US qt | 7.57 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight	1495 kg 3295.91 lbs.
Max. weight	1855 kg 4089.57 lbs.
Max load	360 kg 793.66 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 (automatic transmission)	4
Front suspension	Wishbone
Rear suspension	Helical 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
Tires size	195/70 R14; 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size	14; 15