Kia Optima 2000 2.7 petrol description
Sedan Kia Optima 2000 LX 2.7 V6 has been produced from January, 2001 to January, 2005. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.7 litres, which produces power of 181 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Optima 2000 - 2005 version and torque 245 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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This Kia Optima 2.7 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.
Kia Optima 2000 LX 2.7 V6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Kia Optima 2000 LX 2.7 V6 technical data
| Model: | Kia Optima LX 2.7 V6 | ||
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| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2001. January ... 2005. January | ||
| Engine: | 2656 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 181 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 245 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres (17.2 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.73m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.41m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | ||
Kia Optima 2000 LX 2.7 V6 engine G6BA
| Engine displacement | 2656 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 86.7 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 75 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 | 60,000 km |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Kia Optima 2000 LX 2.7 V6 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 165 - 182 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 - 250 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Start of production (year) | 1999 |
| Duration of production | 13 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2002 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | Kia Sportage Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Coupe |
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 Optima sedan [2000 - 2005] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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| Kia Optima 2000 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 134 HP | - | Manual (5) |
| Kia Optima 2000 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 134 HP | - | Automatic (4) |
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Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0
Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 136 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0 | 2.0 Petrol | 136 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| Kia Optima 2000 LX 2.4 | 2.4 Petrol | 151 HP | - | Manual (5) |
| Kia Optima 2000 LX 2.4 | 2.4 Petrol | 151 HP | - | Automatic (4) |
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Kia Optima 2000 I 2.5 V6
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 169 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Kia Optima 2000 I 2.5 V6 | 2.5 Petrol | 169 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Kia Optima 2001 LX 2.7 V6
Jan 2001 — Jan 2005 Most powerfull version (181 HP) |
2.7 Petrol | 181 HP | - | Automatic (4) |