Kind of an RX-8 reincarnate. Pretty cool looking, and that A pillar is a unique and intelligent design.
Kind of an RX-8 reincarnate. Pretty cool looking, and that A pillar is a unique and intelligent design.
More details:
"Kia already said the GT4 Stinger has a 4-cylinder 2.0-liter T-GDI gasoline engine developing 315 bhp (235 kW) transferred to the rear axle through a close-ratio 6-speed manual gearbox. Other highlights include Brembo Gran Turismo two-piece cross-drilled rotors with four-piston calipers, a bespoke chassis and 20-inch alloy wheels which have aluminum inserts and are wrapped around in Pirelli P Zero tires."
Wow! Sounds like my kind of car.
I say its a hybrid of an RX-8 and a 240z.
repost! http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/kia-gt4-stinger-i-think-ive-seen-this-concept-before/77397/page1/
And for the record, 300hp, 3800lbs and RWD with brembos? Where do I send the check?
dayum!
Darn, I even searched for it before posting it. Oh well, so good it needs a repost.
By the way Bobzilla, Motor Trend quoted about 2800 lbs, not 3800.
"Weighing 2874 lbs, weight distribution is 52 percent at the front and 48 percent at the back."
2800lbs? RWD? Turbo 4? I'm in!
jstein77 wrote: Darn, I even searched for it before posting it. Oh well, so good it needs a repost. By the way Bobzilla, Motor Trend quoted about 2800 lbs, not 3800. "Weighing 2874 lbs, weight distribution is 52 percent at the front and 48 percent at the back."
Yeah, I fat fingered that. I meant to type the 2 instead of the 3. under 2900lbs, 315hp and rear wheel drive with great weight distribution. Where do I send the check to? Why won't they take my money?
EDIT: I won't lie.... I'd still be ecstatic at 2974 and 284hp and RWD. Power is only a few PSI away.
How is it that KIA can make a better looking little RWD than Nissan these days?.
Do like. Looks like the cars I used to doodle in highschool.
Flyin Mikey J wrote: How is it that KIA can make a better looking little RWD than Nissan these days?.
Yeah, ain't that the truth? Now if they can get the suspension tuning down (i.e. as good the Frisbee twins), they'll have nailed it. I hope they produce it just like the show car.
Flyin Mikey J wrote: How is it that Hyundai/KIA can make a better looking anything than anyone these days?.
Fixed that for you
If its even 10% as good as the 2014 Kia Rondo, it will be a hit!
(couldn't resist)
tuna55 wrote:Flyin Mikey J wrote: How is it that Hyundai/KIA can make a better looking anything than anyone these days?.Fixed that for you
I've always thought that the Forte Coupe was a good looking car, especially when you compare it to most KIAs. Same with the Hyundai Genesis. Now this...
On the flip side, Nissan has had some very qestionable styling as of late. The Cube? Leaf? Now the poorly digitized retro 510. Heck, if I wanted to nitpick, I could shred the glorified GT-R, as there are many poorly executed styling cues on that beast.
Flyin Mikey J wrote:tuna55 wrote:I've always thought that the Forte Coupe was a good looking car, especially when you compare it to most KIAs. Same with the Hyundai Genesis. Now this... On the flip side, Nissan has had some very qestionable styling as of late. The Cube? Leaf? Now the poorly digitized retro 510. Heck, if I wanted to nitpick, I could shred the glorified GT-R, as there are many poorly executed styling cues on that beast.Flyin Mikey J wrote: How is it that Hyundai/KIA can make a better looking anything than anyone these days?.Fixed that for you
Seriously. The Mustang is a better choice for most, but the Genesis coupe looks way better. The Elantra looks fantastic, the new Rondo is amazing (pinchvalve showed us that one a few times),even the Equus (or whatever) looks way better than the Mercedes/BMW/Audi competitors. A buddy has a Veloster, even that goofy thing looks great. They've been knocking it out of the park for a while here, especially on styling.
More importantly, they have been holding the line on weight increases, offering powertrains that people WANT and are still reasonably priced.
IMO, they are the next Honda.
Now.... where do I send the check for this thing?
Bobzilla wrote: More importantly, they have been holding the line on weight increases, offering powertrains that people WANT and are still reasonably priced. IMO, they are the next Honda. Now.... where do I send the check for this thing?
Agreed. If they made a Leaf competitor and made it comparably priced, I'd be driving that right now instead. I'd honestly recommend them over their competition most times.
I don't think they are there technologically in the electric car scene just yet. Give them time.
Bobzilla wrote: I don't think they are there technologically in the electric car scene just yet. Give them time.
The Leaf lease is up in September of 2015. If they have one by then at a similar price, I'll do it.
Bobzilla wrote: IMO, they are the next Honda.
I heard a salesman at a Hyundai dealership say, "The Koreans are doing to the Japanese what the Japanese did to the Americans."
jstein77 wrote:Bobzilla wrote: IMO, they are the next Honda.I heard a salesman at a Hyundai dealership say, "The Koreans are doing to the Japanese what the Japanese did to the Americans."
Doesn't surprise me. They still have a bit of a seething hatred for the Japanese.
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