Kia's GT4 Stinger Concept Revealed

Kia Motors this week unveiled the brand's most aggressive concept car ever in Detroit: The GT4 Stinger. It pushes the boundaries of performance with a rear-drive 2+2 sports car that places man and machine in harmony on the road or track. Under the GT4 Stinger's hood is a tuned version of Kia's proven 2.0 liter turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) four-cylinder engine putting out a whopping 315hp. That power is put to the ground via a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels, which are wrapped in 275/35R-20 Pirelli P-Zero performance tires. Custom 20-inch aluminium 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 4-piston calipers with plenty of stopping power.

OneShift Editorial Team

15 Jan 2014

The GT4 Stinger is simple yet powerful, as the latest iteration of the signature Kia grille rests low to the ground for maximum engine cooling and cold-air induction. The grille surround glows white and features a multi-layered, satin-black border, a theme found throughout the car. Flanking the grille on both sides are vertical LED headlamps, and front-brake cooling vents intricately molded into the bumper provide a clean, smooth appearance. A carbon fiber front splitter mounted below the bumper provides added down force for the car at high speed to keep the GT4 Stinger’s front tires firmly planted to the tarmac.

The long hood gently rises to meet the cowl. The hood closely embraces the front wheel arches, creating two protruding muscular fenders above the front tires. The result is a pronounced edge at the vehicle’s shoulders that eventually becomes the belt line.

The interior is purposeful in design and practical in nature. There is no carpet, only a rubber floor mat underneath the billet-aluminium pedals. Front and center to the driver is a thick D-shaped steering wheel and red LED-illuminated instrument panel with a large tachometer and gear indicator. The interior door handles have been replaced by red-stitched pull straps. It does not feature a stereo and the GT4 Stinger's free-flow exhaust burbles and blurts unabashedly and is music to the ears of driving enthusiasts.

Currently, there are no plans to bring the concept to production. However, Kia has a history of delivering production cars that bear a strong resemblance to the concept that preceded them and the GT4 Stinger provides a possible and highly provocative glimpse into Kia's future.

Credits: Oneshift News Team