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2002 Kia Optima SE V6 4DR Sedan

SE V6 4dr Sedan

$18,849 MSRP
2.7l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8 sec

0-60 mph

15.9 sec

@ 86 mph

Horsepower • Torque
178 hp

Power

181 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,190 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2002

Make:

Kia

Model:

Optima

Trim:

SE V6 4DR Sedan

Style:

SE V6 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$18,849

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,190 lbs

Length:

185.9 in.

Width:

71.5 in.

Height:

55.5 in.

Wheelbase:

106.3 in.

MPG:

18 city / 24 hwy

Fuel:

17.2 gal. / 361 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

178 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

2.7l V-6

Displacement:

2.7 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.96 sec

0-60 mph:

8.32 sec

0-100 mph:

22.46 sec

60-130 mph:

45.59 sec

Top Speed:

133 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.33 sec @ 69.2 mph

¼ mile:

15.93 sec @ 86.3 mph

½ mile:

25.23 sec @ 105.3 mph

1 mile:

40.75 sec @ 123.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/60HR15

Rear Tires:

P205/60HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.77

Gear Ratios

1: 2.84

2: 1.53

3: 1

4: 0.72

R: 2.48

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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