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The 2008 Kia Spectra
Technical Specifications

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ENGINE
Type 2.0-liter, inline 4-cylinder, iron block and aluminum head
Valve gear DOHC, four valves per cylinder, Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
Displacement 1,975 cc
Compression ratio 10.1:1
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)
Transmission 5-speed manual, overdrive
Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic, overdrive
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 102.8 in
Track Front: 58.9 in. Rear: 58.5 in.
Length 177.2 in. (LX, EX) 177.6 in. (SX)
Width 68.3 in.
Height 57.9 in.
Ground clearance 6.3 in.
Headroom Front: 40.0 in. Rear: 38.2 in.
Shoulder room Front: 55.1 in. Rear: 53.9 in.
Legroom Front: 42.8 in. Rear: 35.4 in.
Hip room Front: 52.4 in. Rear: 53.9 in.
Passenger volume 97.0 cu. ft.
Cargo volume 12.2 cu. ft.
CURB WEIGHT
5-speed manual 2,701 - 2,826 lbs.
4-speed automatic 2,767 - 2,892 lbs.
BODY AND CHASSIS
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive
Body type Steel unibody
Front suspension Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension Independent, dual-link with struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering type Rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Turns, lock-to-lock 2.8
Turning Circle, curb-to-curb 33.3 ft.
BRAKES
Type Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS (optional on SX)
Front 10.8-in. vented discs
Rear 10.2-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. Kia reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice, and without incurring any obligations as to colors, materials, specifications, features, options, accessories, and packages. Some vehicles shown may include optional equipment. Kia, by the publication and dissemination of this web site, does not create any warranties, express or implied, to any Kia product. See dealer for details.

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