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2003 Kia Spectra GS 4DR Liftback

GS 4dr Liftback

$12,120 MSRP
1.8l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9.5 sec

0-60 mph

17.1 sec

@ 80 mph

Horsepower • Torque
124 hp

Power

119 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,686 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Kia

Model:

Spectra

Trim:

GS 4DR Liftback

Style:

GS 4dr Liftback

Base Price:

$12,120

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,686 lbs

Length:

178.1 in.

Width:

67.9 in.

Height:

56.1 in.

Wheelbase:

100.8 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

24 city / 32 hwy

Fuel:

13.2 gal. / 370 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

124 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

119 ft-lbs @ 4,900 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.50 to 1

Valves:

16

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):

9.46 sec

0-60 mph:

9.84 sec

0-100 mph:

28.93 sec

Top Speed:

124 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.06 sec @ 65 mph

¼ mile:

17.14 sec @ 79.7 mph

½ mile:

27.16 sec @ 97.8 mph

1 mile:

43.99 sec @ 113 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P185/65HR14

Rear Tires:

P185/65HR14

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

4.1

Gear Ratios

1: 2.8

2: 1.54

3: 1

4: 0.7

5: 0.8

R: 2.33

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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