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2011 Kia Forte - Specifications

2-Door Coupe Automatic SX Performance Specs

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Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 173 @ 6000

Displacement 2.4L/144

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 168 @ 4000

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Type Gas I4

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Trans Type 6

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.80

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.21

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.77

Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/manual shift

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.19

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.63

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.38

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 x - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.7

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 33.9

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 13.4

Tires

Rear Tire Size P215/45R17

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size Compact

Front Tire Size P215/45R17

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact

Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Material Steel

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

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