Car enthusiasts always look forward to the
North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), because every year a
glimpse is given into the industry's Magic 8 Ball, a sneak peek of the
future.
Kia seems to always bring the best to every feature and again, this was on display at CES 2014, where Kia unveiled its next generation innovative in-vehicle technologies. At the NAIAS, Kia simply turns gears -- and its attention -- to sheer driving pleasure.
Hearkening back to the glory days of purebred, affordable sports cars, Kia unveiled the GT4 Stinger concept car.
"The GT4 Stinger is a throwback to days when driving a car was a visceral experience that wasn't muted by electronic gimmickry," said Tom Kearns, chief designer at Kia Design Center America in California, Monday.
"It's a back-to-basics, 2+2 sports car that can turn heads as a daily driver while also being right at home on the track. It's about purity, simplicity and timelessness," said Kearns.
Beneath the low wedge of the GT4 Stinger's hood resides a tuned version of Kia's 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) four-cylinder engine putting out an impressive 315 horsepower.
Custom 20-inch aluminum center-lock wheels feature carbon fiber inserts for strength and weight reduction. Tucked inside the massive wheels are Brembo Gran Turismo two-piece 15-inch cross-drilled rotors and four-piston calipers with plenty of stopping power.
Fans of Kia's design and look, set by Kia Motors Corporation will immediately recognize key styling elements of the GT4 Stinger. "We gave the car a shrink-wrapped appearance," said Kearns. "It's as if the body panels were formed around the chassis instead of merely welded to it."
Kia continues to evolve as one of the premier manufactures in the U.S. and around the world. To see what Kia can bring to the road, come visit Barnett Kia in White Bear Lake, MN.
By Scott Stone
Kia seems to always bring the best to every feature and again, this was on display at CES 2014, where Kia unveiled its next generation innovative in-vehicle technologies. At the NAIAS, Kia simply turns gears -- and its attention -- to sheer driving pleasure.
Hearkening back to the glory days of purebred, affordable sports cars, Kia unveiled the GT4 Stinger concept car.
"The GT4 Stinger is a throwback to days when driving a car was a visceral experience that wasn't muted by electronic gimmickry," said Tom Kearns, chief designer at Kia Design Center America in California, Monday.
"It's a back-to-basics, 2+2 sports car that can turn heads as a daily driver while also being right at home on the track. It's about purity, simplicity and timelessness," said Kearns.
Beneath the low wedge of the GT4 Stinger's hood resides a tuned version of Kia's 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) four-cylinder engine putting out an impressive 315 horsepower.
Custom 20-inch aluminum center-lock wheels feature carbon fiber inserts for strength and weight reduction. Tucked inside the massive wheels are Brembo Gran Turismo two-piece 15-inch cross-drilled rotors and four-piston calipers with plenty of stopping power.
Fans of Kia's design and look, set by Kia Motors Corporation will immediately recognize key styling elements of the GT4 Stinger. "We gave the car a shrink-wrapped appearance," said Kearns. "It's as if the body panels were formed around the chassis instead of merely welded to it."
Kia continues to evolve as one of the premier manufactures in the U.S. and around the world. To see what Kia can bring to the road, come visit Barnett Kia in White Bear Lake, MN.
By Scott Stone