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2008 KIA SPECTRA

ENGINE
Type2.0-liter, inline 4-cylinder, iron block and aluminum head
Valve gearDOHC, four valves per cylinder, Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
Displacement1,975 cc
Compression ratio10.1:1
Horsepower (SAE net)138 bhp @ 6,000 rpm, 132 @ 6,000 rpm (SULEV)*
Torque (SAE net)136 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm, 133 @ 4,500 rpm (SULEV)
Transmission5-speed manual, overdrive
Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic, overdrive

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase102.8 in
TrackFront: 58.9 in.Rear: 58.5 in.
Length177.2 in. (LX, EX)177.6 in. (SX)
Width68.3 in.
Height57.9 in.
Ground clearance6.3 in.
HeadroomFront: 40.0 in.Rear: 38.2 in.
Shoulder roomFront: 55.1 in.Rear: 53.9 in.
LegroomFront: 42.8 in.Rear: 35.4 in.
Hip roomFront: 52.4 in.Rear: 53.9 in.
Passenger volume97.0 cu. ft.
Cargo volume12.2 cu. ft.

CURB WEIGHT
5-speed manual2,701 - 2,826 lbs.
4-speed automatic2,767 - 2,892 lbs.

BODY AND CHASSIS
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive
Body typeSteel unibody
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, dual-link with struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering typeRack-and-pinion, power assisted
Turns, lock-to-lock2.8
Turning Circle, curb-to-curb33.3 ft.

BRAKES
TypeHydraulic, power-assisted vacuum 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS (optional on SX)
Front10.8-in. vented discs
Rear10.2-in. solid discs (10.1-in. drum on LX)

TIRES
Tires P195/60R15 (LX, EX)
P205/50R16 (SX)

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
5-speed manual 23 city / 30 hwy (mpg)
4-speed automatic 24 city / 32 hwy (mpg)
Fuel capacity 14.0 (gallons)

*SULEV – Super Ultra Low-Emission Vehicle; CAL Regulation Region (CA, MA, ME, NY, VT). Only available with optional 4-speed automatic transmission.




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