
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kia |
| Model | Potentia |
| Generation | Potentia |
| Modification (Engine) | 2.5 i V6 24V (175 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1997 year |
| End of production | 2001 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 15 l/100 km 15.68 US mpg 18.83 UK mpg 6.67 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.31 UK mpg 12.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed | 198 km/h 123.03 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.1 kg/Hp, 110.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8.5 kg/Nm, 117 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 175 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 70.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 186 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 137.19 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cm3 152.38 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 80 mm 3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 82.8 mm 3.26 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1590 kg 3505.35 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4955 mm 195.08 in. |
| Width | 1725 mm 67.91 in. |
| Height | 1430 mm 56.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2710 mm 106.69 in. |
| Front track | 1445 mm 56.89 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1460 mm 57.48 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 4 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
| 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 | 195/65 R15 |

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