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1997 Kia Sephia GS 4dr Sedan 1.8L Manual

1997 Kia Sephia
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan GS, Compact
24 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sedan GS
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
93.0
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
2542
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
32
Engine Type:
Gas I4
Displacement:
1.8L/112
Fuel System:
MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
122 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
117 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size:
P185/60R14
Rear Tire Size:
P185/60R14
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
14 x 6
Rear Wheel Size (in):
14 x 6
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.6 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
12.7
Wheelbase (in):
98.4
Length, Overall (in):
171.7
Trunk Volume (ft³):
11.0
Advanced Technical Data
Trans Type:
5-Speed
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.31
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.31
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.17
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.11
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
70
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
6.3
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Compact
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Engine-Speed-Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.98
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
33.5
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
9.56 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
7.9 x - TBD -
Front Head Room (in):
38.2
Front Leg Room (in):
42.9
Front Shoulder Room (in):
54.0
Front Hip Room (in):
53.2
Second Head Room (in):
37.0
Second Leg Room (in):
34.4
Second Shoulder Room (in):
53.5
Second Hip Room (in):
52.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
66.7
Height, Overall (in):
54.7
Track Width, Front (in):
56.7
Track Width, Rear (in):
56.5


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