Back in December 2016, before the Kia Stinger GT was unveiled, the Korean brand shared the new fastback sedan’s targeted 0-100 km/h time.
Stressing that it was but a “pre-homologation development target”, the automaker floated out a figure of 5,1 seconds.
But now, with the Stinger GT enjoying its Asian debut at the 2017 Seoul Motor Show, Kia has revealed the rear-wheel-drive flagship model’s official sprint time. And, somewhat surprisingly, it’s dropped from that stated target.
Yes, Kia says the 3,3-litre twin-turbo V6 – which makes 272 kW and 510 N.m, and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission – allows the range-topping Stinger GT to hit three figures in just 4,9 seconds, some two-tenths faster than the initial target. And that makes it the fastest-accelerating and most powerful car Kia has ever produced.
A 2,0-litre turbo petrol engine (190 kW/353 N.m) and a 2,2-litre turbodiesel (147 kW/440 N.m) unit will also be available in some markets.
Kia Motors SA told CARmag.co.za that the Stinger is currently “under consideration for a South African introduction, most likely early in 2018”. However, the brand added that it did not yet have any confirmation on which derivatives will be made available to general markets such as South Africa.
“Once that information is available, we will commence with a full feasibility study to determine if such an introduction is indeed possible. We are optimistic,” Kia SA told us.
