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a2cpc · 01-14-2014, 04:58 PM

Sorry.

rice_classic · 01-14-2014, 05:25 PM

RWD, Turbo 2L 4cyl, 315hp, 6 speed manny, double wishbone front and rear..

Factory Turbos don't really excite me (I like NA) but as a track junkie, a dynamic camber curve front and rear is really neat.

zigzagz94 · 01-16-2014, 09:10 PM

Autoblog named the KIA GT4 Stinger Editors Choice of the 2014 Detroit Auto Show:

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/15/e...o-show-debuts/

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puKvm8K2RYc"]KIA GT4 Stinger Concept at 2014 NAIAS | Autoblog - YouTube[/ame]

quasi86 · 01-16-2014, 09:36 PM

U-G-L-Y you ain't got no alibi, you ugly!

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RFB · 01-16-2014, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quasi86

U-G-L-Y you ain't got no alibi, you ugly!

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The damn step ladders on the windshield -

CERBERUS

SUB-FT86 · 01-17-2014, 07:43 AM

I don't care what anybody says about KIA or this car. I welcome it because we need Toyota to offer a more potent engined version of the FRS. If Toyota won't Kia is showing that they will. I love competition! It would have the perfect recipe for me.

1. 3000 lbs or less!
2. 300hp or more!
3.RWD!
4. Low slung and sleek sports car proportions!
5. Possible 30+ mpg hwy!
6. 2+2!
7. Hatchback!
8. Possibly well under 30K!
9. 10yr/100K warranty!

The FR-S only got 6 of those. And some FR-S haters would welcome the other 3 for sure as that has been a issue for some.

This is essentially a poor mans Cayman S

hmong337 · 01-17-2014, 01:23 PM

I like it! Though not as pretty as the FRS, it certainly wins in everything else. Now as for price, that will determine greatly how this car will sell. If it's priced similar to the Genesis 2.0T Rspec, I may have to jump into this KIA.

Darkrune · 01-17-2014, 01:27 PM

Uh oh. You know what though if the wrx production looked anything like the concept I would have bought that instead. If this car kicks out what they say it does, I might be tempted to buy one.

daiheadjai · 01-17-2014, 02:59 PM

I'd hold my applause until it comes out and I've had a test drive.
If Kias drive like recent Hyundais do, I suspect they will be a bit of a letdown in terms of driving feel/dynamics.

But yes - competition is good.

n2oinferno · 01-18-2014, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Who wants to bet this thing will end up being a badge-engineered, front-drive, two-door Veloster turbo with more boost made for Kia.

Veloster Turbo 2800lbs, 104" wheelbase, 167" overall length, 71" wide, 1.6L i4 Turbo. $22K

Stinger Concept 2800lbs, 103" wheelbase, 169" overall length, 74"wide, 2.0L i4 Turbo. $25k

I'd take that bet. Just because dimensions and price are similar doesn't mean it can't be a vastly different car. There's no good reason a company would show off a RWD concept and build hype, only to completely switch it around for the production vehicle. If they build it at all they'd be looking at a different packaging configuration, so there's no reason to go with what they've already got.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFB

The damn step ladders on the windshield -

Nothing new, really. Volvo showed off a car with transparent A pillars for added visibility a long time ago, and I don't believe it's being offered on any vehicle on the market. Just in case though, it's a good thing you can cover a spot of glass with vinyl.

Quote:

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

I'd hold my applause until it comes out and I've had a test drive.
If Kias drive like recent Hyundais do, I suspect they will be a bit of a letdown in terms of driving feel/dynamics.

But yes - competition is good.

This, for the most part. I like the Genesis Coupe a lot but it feels just a bit lacking even if it's still a great car. I think some of this is because of the push to be a G37 competitor rather than a more stripped down sports car though.
However, I'll still hold my final judgment when I see a production vehicle. It'd be great if we got one soon but I have a feeling it's a while off, and by then who knows what other competition will be available.

ZionsWrath · 01-18-2014, 09:35 PM

Don't get me wrong, I want it to succeed and meet the speculated specs.

I just hope it's not like the genesis, good on paper but turns out the be meh

strat61caster · 01-21-2014, 05:35 PM

Ok, this article makes it sound promising as fuck:

http://jalopnik.com/the-kia-gt4-stin...lon-1505251671

dem00n · 01-21-2014, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Ok, this article makes it sound promising as fuck:

http://jalopnik.com/the-kia-gt4-stin...lon-1505251671

I was good until this part...

"The pedestrian safety thing has been screwing up everyone's designs for a while. Is the Stinger designed with that requirement in mind?"

For the concept, we didn't build in those requirements, so we'd have to alter a bit. 567

zenki_levin · 01-21-2014, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quasi86

U-G-L-Y you ain't got no alibi, you ugly!

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I actually like the design, looks awesome.

01-14-2014, 05:25 PM	#114
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01-16-2014, 09:10 PM	#115
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01-16-2014, 09:36 PM	#116
quasi86 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S m/t Raven Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 142 Thanks: 71 Thanked 55 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	U-G-L-Y you ain't got no alibi, you ugly! Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk __________________ Everyone, Including The Office Girls And Ladies, Came To See This Come Off The Truck For The Very First Time!

01-17-2014, 01:23 PM	#119
hmong337 Emperor JDM Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '91 MR2 Gen3 3SGTE, '13 FRS Location: Onterrible, Canada Posts: 1,750 Thanks: 3,498 Thanked 909 Times in 495 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I like it! Though not as pretty as the FRS, it certainly wins in everything else. Now as for price, that will determine greatly how this car will sell. If it's priced similar to the Genesis 2.0T Rspec, I may have to jump into this KIA. __________________

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01-14-2014, 04:58 PM	#113
a2cpc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRX Location: Broad Ripple, IN Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry.

01-17-2014, 07:43 AM	#118
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I don't care what anybody says about KIA or this car. I welcome it because we need Toyota to offer a more potent engined version of the FRS. If Toyota won't Kia is showing that they will. I love competition! It would have the perfect recipe for me. 1. 3000 lbs or less! 2. 300hp or more! 3.RWD! 4. Low slung and sleek sports car proportions! 5. Possible 30+ mpg hwy! 6. 2+2! 7. Hatchback! 8. Possibly well under 30K! 9. 10yr/100K warranty! The FR-S only got 6 of those. And some FR-S haters would welcome the other 3 for sure as that has been a issue for some. This is essentially a poor mans Cayman S

01-17-2014, 01:27 PM	#120
Darkrune Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2017 86 Location: Florida Posts: 251 Thanks: 36 Thanked 52 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Uh oh. You know what though if the wrx production looked anything like the concept I would have bought that instead. If this car kicks out what they say it does, I might be tempted to buy one.

01-17-2014, 02:59 PM	#121
daiheadjai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2003 S2000, 2008 Fit Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 1,990 Thanks: 2,584 Thanked 1,154 Times in 688 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd hold my applause until it comes out and I've had a test drive. If Kias drive like recent Hyundais do, I suspect they will be a bit of a letdown in terms of driving feel/dynamics. But yes - competition is good.

01-18-2014, 09:35 PM	#123
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Don't get me wrong, I want it to succeed and meet the speculated specs. I just hope it's not like the genesis, good on paper but turns out the be meh

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