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Kia Optima EX V6

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Kia Optima EX V6

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2671 cm3 / 163.0 cu in / 163.0 cu in, 127.0 kW / 170.3 hp / 170.3 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 245.4 N·m / 181.0 lb·ft / 181.0 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, front wheel drive, consumption 10.2 l/100km / 27.7 mpg-UK / 23.1 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)KiaIssued from2006
ModelOptima EX V6Issued until
SerieOptimaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerKiaCountryKR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)385 l / 13.60 cu ft / 13.60 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2832 l / 100.01 cu ft / 100.01 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1751 l / 61.84 cu ft / 61.84 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4730 mm / 186.2 in / 186.2 inTotal (curb) weight1488 kg / 3280 lb / 3280 lb
Width1820 mm / 71.7 in / 71.7 inDry weight
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inLoad capacitykg / lb / lb
Wheelbase2710 mm / 106.7 in / 106.7 inGross (max.) weight1488 kg / 3280 lb / 3280 lb
Track frontTowing weight1602 kg / 3532 lb / 3532 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance160 mm / 6.3 in / 6.3 inFuel capacity65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.75  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.20 m2 / 23.6 sq ft / 23.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.66 m2 / 7.1 sq ft / 7.1 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)16.4 kW / 22.0 hp / 22.0 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (V6)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore86.7 mm / 3.41 in / 3.41 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio1.16
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement2671 cm3 / 163.0 cu in / 163.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity442.78 cm3/cylinder / 27.020 cu in/cylinder / 27.020 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power127.0 kW / 170.3 hp / 170.3 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque245.4 N·m / 181.0 lb·ft / 181.0 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)50.8 kW / 68.1 hp / 68.1 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output47.5 kW/l / 1.045 bhp/cu in / 1.045 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque91.9 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio115.7 kW/ton / 87.7 bhp/ton / 87.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.7 l/100km / 32.5 mpg-UK / 27.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)10.2 l/100km / 27.7 mpg-UK / 23.1 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions239 g/km / 384 g/mi / 384 g/mi (est.)
  Range637 km / 396 mi / 396 mi

Chassis

Engine locationEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering.
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front205/55-R16Tyres rear205/55-R16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Kia Optima EX V6

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