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2007 - 2008 Kia Optima Information Page

Kia Optima - Impeccably designed down to the last detail.


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The 2008 Kia Optima.

Impeccably designed down to the last detail, Optima gives you the looks, excitement and capability you want — all at an affordable price.

Optima boasts more passenger space than most of its competitors***, plus available interior features designed to fit your personal needs like sumptuous leather seating, automatic temperature control, and a 360-watt Infinity® premium sound system. Optima's spirited engine provides an exhilarating ride and outstanding fuel economy** — while enhanced suspension provides a precise, sporty driving experience.

What's more, Optima earned the highest possible safety rating - five stars - in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)* and the highest possible rating in front and rear impact tests according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

All this, plus an unbeatable warranty, adds up to a truly outstanding mid-size sedan that's impossible to ignore.

***Based on comparison of 2007 models. **Refer to Specifications page for 2008 EPA mileage estimates. * Government star ratings are part of (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safecar.gov). Model tested with side-impact air bags (SABs).

2008 KIA OPTIMA

ENGINE 2.4L I4 2.7L V6
Type 4-cylinder, aluminum
block & aluminum heads
60-degree 6-cylinder, aluminum block & aluminum heads
Valve gear DOHC, four valves/cylinder DOHC, four valves/cylinder
Displacement 2,359 cc 2,656 cc
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.4:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 162 hp @ 5,800 rpm 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 164 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm 182 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual, overdrive 5-speed electronically controlled Sportmatic®, overdrive 5-speed electronically controlled Sportmatic®, overdrive

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 107.1 in.
Track (front/rear) 61.5 in./61.1 in.
Length 186.4 in.
Width 71.1 in.
Height 58.3 in.
Ground clearance 6.3 in.
Headroom (front/rear) 39.8 in./38.0 in.
Shoulder room (front/rear) 57.1 in./56.3 in.
Legroom (front/rear) 43.7 in./37.8 in.
Hip room (front/rear) 54.5 in./54.7 in.
Passenger volume 104.2 cu. ft.
Cargo volume 14.8 cu. ft.

CURB WEIGHT 2.4L I4 2.7L V6
5-speed manual 3,142 lbs. --
5-speed automatic 3,179 lbs. 3,287 lbs.

BODY AND CHASSIS
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive
Body type Steel unibody
Front suspension Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs,
anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering Rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Turns, lock-to-lock 2.86
Turning diameter,
curb-to-curb
35.5 ft.

BRAKES
Type Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum
4-sensor, 4-channel ABS (optional)
Front 11.0-in. vented discs
Rear 10.3-in. solid discs

TIRES
Tires P205/60R16
P215/50R17 (Appearance Package)

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
(City/Highway MPG)
2.4L I4 2.7L V6
5-speed manual 21/31 --
5-speed automatic 21/31 20/28


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