Kia Opirus 2003 3.5 V6
Kia Opirus 2003 3.5 petrol description
Sedan Kia Opirus 2003 3.5 V6 has been produced from September, 2003 to January, 2008. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 203 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 298 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard.
More engine specs
This Kia Opirus 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.
Kia Opirus 2003 3.5 V6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Opirus 2003 3.5 V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.
Kia Opirus 2003 3.5 V6 fuel consumption is 11.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.8 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Kia Opirus 2003 - 2010 versions, fuel consumption in city - 16.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Kia is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Kia Opirus fuel consumption.
Kia Opirus 2003 3.5 V6 technical data
| Model: | Kia Opirus 3.5 V6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2003. September ... 2008. January | ||
| Engine: | 3497 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 273 g/km |
| Power: | 203 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 298 NM ON 3500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 220 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 (combined) 16.9 (urban) 8.2 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km (20.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.98m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.49m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 2253 kg | ||
Kia Opirus 2003 3.5 V6 engine G6CU
| Engine displacement | 3497 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 93 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 85.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
| Timing belt change interval | 90,000 km |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Kia Opirus 2003 3.5 V6 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 195 - 220 HP ON 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 - 315 NM ON 3500 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Start of production (year) | 1999 |
| Duration of production | 8 years |
| Engine also used on | Hyundai Santa FE Kia Sorento Hyundai Terracan Hyundai Grandeur and 2 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Kia Opirus sedan [2003 - 2010] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Opirus 2003 3.5 V6 Sep 2003 — Jan 2008 | 3.5 Petrol | 203 HP | 11.4 l/100km |
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Kia Opirus 2006 3.8 i
Jan 2006 — Dec 2010 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds |
3.8 Petrol | 266 HP | 10.9 l/100km |