
| General information | |
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| Brand | Kia |
| Model | Optima |
| Generation | Optima I |
| Modification (Engine) | 2.0 (149 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 2000 year |
| End of production | 2002 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.1 kg/Hp, 110 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7 kg/Nm, 142.4 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 149 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 74.6 Hp/l |
| Torque | 193 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 142.35 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine displacement | 1997 cm3 121.86 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 85 mm 3.35 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 88 mm 3.46 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 |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1355 kg 2987.26 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1985 kg 4376.18 lbs. |
| Max load | 630 kg 1388.91 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 479 l 16.92 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4745 mm 186.81 in. |
| Width | 1815 mm 71.46 in. |
| Height | 1420 mm 55.91 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm 106.3 in. |
| Front track | 1540 mm 60.63 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1530 mm 60.24 in. |
| 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 |
| Tires size | 195/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |

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