Kia wows NAIAS with Stinger

It was Peter Schreyer's, KiaKiaRepublic of Korea, 1944 > present52 models
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's design chief, dream five years ago but it has finally come true. Kia has launched the sports saloon Stinger at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).  The rear-wheel-drive model's goal is to improve Kia's image as a a maker of credible performance cars.

Chassis and dimensions

In terms of dimensions the Stinger stands between the BMW 3 Series and 5 SeriesBMW 5 Series Gen.7Germany, 2017 > present18 versions
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. At 4831 it is almost 200mm longer that the 3 Series and 104mm shorter than the 5 Series. Kia's sports saloon has a 1869 width, 1400mm height and a 2906mm wheelbase.

Engine range

Although the engines are still being developed, Kia announced at NAIAS a range of two petrol powertrains.  The standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Theta II engineKia StingerRepublic of Korea, 2017 > presentwill produce an estimated 255hp. Topping the range wil be the Stinger GTKia Stinger GTRepublic of Korea, 2017 > present which will be powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine, producing 365hp. 

With the GT version Kia is targeting a 5.1 sprint from 0 to 100km/h and a 268km/h top speed. Its main opponents will be the performance versions of the Audi A4Audi A4 Gen.5Germany, 2015 > present69 versions
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, BMW 3 SeriesBMW BMW 3 Series Gen.6 [F30/F31]Germany, 2012 > present115 versions
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and Mercedes-Benz C-ClassMercedes-Benz C-Class 5Germany, 2014 > present95 versions
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Kia Stinger impact at NAIAS