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2009 Kia Optima - Specifications

4 Door Sedan I4 Auto LX Performance Specs

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Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 6000

Displacement 2.4L/144

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 169 @ 4000

Fuel System MPFI

Engine Type Gas I4

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again Sportmatic shifter

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73

Trans Type 5

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.42

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.79

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.31

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.06

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.81

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 x - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.86

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.5

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size P205/60R16

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size - TBD -

Front Tire Size P205/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material Steel

Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Material - TBD -

Front Wheel Material Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x6.5

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

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