Kia Optima 2000 LX 2.7 V6

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.
More engine specs 
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 2.7 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Kia Optima 2000

Kia Optima 2000 LX 2.7 V6 technical data

Model: Kia Optima LX 2.7 V6
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
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.

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
Kia Optima 2000 1.8 1.8 Petrol 134 HP - Manual (5)
Kia Optima 2000 1.8 1.8 Petrol 134 HP - Automatic (4)
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)
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)
Kia Optima 2001 LX 2.7 V6 Jan 2001 — Jan 2005

Most powerfull version (181 HP)

2.7 Petrol 181 HP - Automatic (4)
Kia Optima 2000 reviews
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