| General information |
| Brand | Hyundai |
| Model | Sonata |
| Generation | Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.8 (86 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1996 year |
| End of production | 1998 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 11.3 sec |
| Maximum speed |
170 km/h
105.63 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 2 |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 86 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 47.9 Hp/l |
| Torque |
132 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
97.36 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Engine displacement |
1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
80.6 mm
3.17 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
88 mm
3.46 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.9 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
375 l
13.24 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
70 kg
154.32 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4700 mm
185.04 in. |
| Width |
1770 mm
69.69 in. |
| Height |
1405 mm
55.31 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2700 mm
106.3 in. |
| Front track |
1520 mm
59.84 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1510 mm
59.45 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
170 mm
6.69 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.35 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
10.5 m
34.45 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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