Kia Optima LX V6 2006 specs
General information
| Model: | Kia Optima LX V6 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Kia |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | V6 |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 2671 ccm |
| Max power: | 172 PS (127 kW) at 6000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 245.44 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 86.8 x 75 mm (3.4 x 3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline, unleaded 95 |
| Fuel city driving: | 11.8 litres/100 km (19.93 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 10.2 litres/100 km (23.06 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving: | 8.7 litres/100 km (27.04 miles per gallon) |
| Airbags: | 4. Front airbags. Side airbags. |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1157 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Leg room front: | 1110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Passenger space: | 2832 litres (749 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 385 litres (102 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space: | 1751 litres (463 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Steering: | Power assisted steering. |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front suspension: | Independent |
| Rear suspension: | Independent |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1487 kg (3278.3 pounds) |
| Max weight with load: | 1487 kg (3278.3 pounds) |
| Towing weight: | 1700 kg (3747.9 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4730 mm (186.2 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1820 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2710 mm (106.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 65 litres (17.17 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Other specifications
| Aprox price as new USD: | 19240 |
| Service interval: | 15,000 km |






















