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2008 KIA AMANTI

ENGINE 3.8 LITER V6
TypeSixty-degree six cylinder, aluminum block and aluminum heads
Valve gearDOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Displacement3,778 cc
Compression ratio10.4:1
Horsepower (SAE net)264 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net)260 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm
TransmissionElectronically controlled five-speed automatic, overdrive (features Sportmatic® clutchless shifting)

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase110.2 in.
Length196.9 in.
Width72.8 in.
Height58.5 in.
Ground clearance6.5 in.
Track (front/rear) 62.4 in./62.6 in.
Headroom (front/rear)40.0 in./38.2 in.
Shoulder room (front/rear)58.1 in./57.5 in.
Legroom (front/rear)44.5 in./36.8 in.
Hip room (front/rear)55.2 in./54.6 in.
Passenger volume106.0 cu. ft.
Trunk volume15.9 cu. ft.

CURB WEIGHT
5-speed automatic3,770 lbs.

BODY AND CHASSIS
LayoutFront engine, front wheel drive
Body typeSteel unibody
Front suspensionIndependent, double wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering typeRack-and-pinion, power assisted
Turns, lock-to-lock3.15
Turning circle, curb-to-curb38.2 ft.

BRAKES
TypeHydraulic, power-assisted vacuum; 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS
Front11.9-in. vented discs
Rear11.2-in. discs

TIRES
Tires225/60R16
235/55R17 (option)

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
5-speed Automatic
(City/Highway MPG)
17/24
Fuel tank capacity
(Gallons)
18.5

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