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2008 Kia Optima LX specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn I4 Man LX
$16,755
4dr Sdn I4 Auto LX
$18,150
4dr Sdn V6 Auto LX
$19,845
4dr Sdn I4 Auto EX
$19,895
4dr Sdn V6 Auto EX
$20,900
$16,755
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2008 Kia Optima LX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Gray
Black
Beige

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
162 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
Not Available
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
2.4L/144
Displacement
162 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
164 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
7.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

5
Passenger Capacity
104 ft³
Passenger Volume
40 in
Front Head Room
44 in
Front Leg Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
38 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Hip Room
107 in
Wheelbase
186 in
Length, Overall
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
58 in
Height, Overall
62 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Rear
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
15 ft³
Trunk Volume

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

P205/60R16
Front Tire Size
P205/60R16
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

3,142 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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