Kia Optima 2000 - 2002 (1 generation), Sedan, 2.7 AT (181 h.p.)

Bodywork
- Number of seater: 4
- Height: 1530 mm
- Body type: Sedan
- Wheelbase: 2700 mm
- Rear track: 1540 mm
- Ground clearance: 155 mm
- Width: 1815 mm
- Max trunk capacity: 385 litre
- Length: 4745 mm
- Curb weight: 1447 kg
Engine
- Engine type: Gasoline
- Injection type: Multi-point fuel injection
- Cylinder layout: V-type
- Max power at RPM: to 6 000 RPM
- Cylinder bore: 75 mm
- Stroke cycle: 86.7 mm
- Maximum torque: 245 N*m
- Capacity: 2656 cm3
- Engine power: 181 bhp
- Turnover of maximum torque: to 2 400 RPM
Gearbox and handling
- Gearbox type: Automatic
- Drive wheels: Front wheel drive
- Number of gear: 6
- Turning circle: 10.4 m
Operating characteristics
- Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 10 litre
- Fuel: 95
- City driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 16 litre
- Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 9.1 second
- Fuel tank capacity: 65 litre
- Max speed: 209 km/h
- Cruising range: from 410 to 650 km
Suspension and brakes
- Front suspension: Independent, Multi wishbone
- Front brakes: ventilated disc
- Rear brakes: Disc

Bodywork