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Kia Spectra Specifications

Engine Spectra GS and Spectra GSX

Type Inline 4-cylinder, iron block, aluminum head
Displacement 109.4 cu. in. / 1793 cc
Valve gear DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Horsepower 125 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 108 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm
Compression 9.5:1
Transmission 5-speed manual with overdrive
Electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive


Dimensions Spectra GS and Spectra GSX

Overall length 176.2 inches
Overall width 66.9 inches
Overall height 55.5 inches
Wheelbase 100.8 inches
Ground clearance 6.12 inches
Front head-room 39.6 inches
Rear head-room 36.6 inches
Front leg-room 43.1 inches
Rear leg-room 34.4 inches
Interior volume 92.7 cubic feet
Trunk volume 11.6 cubic feet


Curb weight Spectra GS Spectra GSX

Manual Transmission 2,560 lbs 2,575 lbs
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission 2,601 lbs 2,617 lbs


Frame and Brakes Spectra GS and Spectra GSX

Layout Front engine, front wheel drive
Construction type Steel unibody
Front suspension Independent, Macpherson struts, coil springs, ati-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent, multi-link struts
Steering Rack and pinion
Brakes

Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum

Four-sensor, four-channel ABS (GSX option)

Tires P185/65 R14 82H


Gas station information Spectra GS and Spectra GSX

Gasoline tank capacity 13.2 gal. (50 liters)
Gasoline Unleaded (87 octane or higher)
Gas mileage (mpg)
(miles per gallon)
Manual transmission - 23 city/29 highway
Automatic transmission - 22 city/32 highway

All specs as of March 27th 2000, subject to change.