2021 Kia K8 2.5 specifications

2021 Kia K8 2.5 data
Applicable to the Korean domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2895 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1621 mm 63.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1627 mm 64.1 inches
Length 5015 mm 197.4 inches
Width 1875 mm 73.8 inches
Height 1455 mm 57.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1570 kg 3461 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Kia
Engine code G4 KIII
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.5 litre
2497 cc
(152.376 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.5 × 101.5 mm
3.48 × 4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 198 PS (195 bhp) (145 kW)
at 6100 rpm
maximum torque 248 Nm (183 ft·lb) (25.3 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 58.2 kW/litre
79.2 ps/litre
78.1 bhp/litre
1.28 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 99.32 Nm/litre
1.2 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1248.1 kPa (181 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 624.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
125.93 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
92.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
124.2 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.8 kg/kW
18.03 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
148.00 g/km WLTP
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 245/40 R 19
Tyres rear 245/40 R 19
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 8 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID809138
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 19.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2021 Kia K8 2.5 added 2024-08-09.
Last modified 2024-08-09.

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