Kia GT4 Stinger gives me GR-1 and DeTomaso Pantera vibes.

Revenant · Jan 13, 2014

The Kia GT4 Stinger just revealed at Detroit gives me GR-1 and DeTomaso Pantera vibes...and I like it.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/13/kia-gt4-stinger-concept-detroit-2014/

Peter Schreyer who was with Audi prior to Kia is likely the designer.

I say bring it on. Orange wouldn't be my color, and I'd refine the headlights some, but this is would interest me!

Dirk McGurck · Jan 13, 2014

I like it. 2900lbs and 315hp is a recipe for fun.

Falc'man · Jan 13, 2014

Not stuck, or bound to history like most makes they can incorporate the latest trends with basically any direction they please. I think they've nailed this, and could be a thorn in the side of the Foured Mustang.

JonnyMustang · Jan 14, 2014

I seriously like this. Kinda reminds of an old Datsun Z. I'd rock this if it was a sub $20k car.

Sent from space using carrier pigeons. Any typos can be blamed on them.

Grimace427 · Jan 14, 2014

If that things comes in between $20k-30k it will be a winner. If it is factory turbo then it's aftermarket support will grow very quickly.

Dirk McGurck · Jan 14, 2014

The other thing that excites me about this is if Kia brings this to market to combat the Toybaru it creates competition. Maybe we'll finally see a Miata-based coupe to fight, too. Maybe Honda gets off its ass and brings out an S2000 successor.

We could have a whole new Asian-market small sports coupe race.

JonnyMustang · Jan 14, 2014

Dirk McGurck said:
The other thing that excites me about this is if Kia brings this to market to combat the Toybaru it creates competition. Maybe we'll finally see a Miata-based coupe to fight, too. Maybe Honda gets off its ass and brings out an S2000 successor.

We could have a whole new Asian-market small sports coupe race.

I'm afraid they're basing this on the Genesis Coupe platform. That puts it in Mustang territory. I'm hoping I was misreading the article.

Dirk McGurck · Jan 14, 2014

JonnyMustang said:
I'm afraid they're basing this on the Genesis Coupe platform. That puts it in Mustang territory. I'm hoping I was misreading the article.

You did. It's a couple inches longer than the Genesis Coupe. The Genesis is relatively large and heavy since it shares the platform with a large sedan.

I think this is its own beast.

JonnyMustang · Jan 14, 2014

Dirk McGurck said:
You did. It's a couple inches longer than the Genesis Coupe. The Genesis is relatively large and heavy since it shares the platform with a large sedan.

I think this is its own beast.

From the Jalopnik Article:

What's interesting is the platform. There's only one way that Kia could develop a 2+2 rear-drive sports car, and that's by reworking the Genesis coupe by their partner Hyundai.

Seems like it wouldn't be the same size as a BRZ then.

Dirk McGurck · Jan 14, 2014

The article posted above is saying its a couple inches longer than the Toybaru.

JonnyMustang · Jan 14, 2014

Dirk McGurck said:
The article posted above is saying its a couple inches longer than the Toybaru.

A little longer doesn't bother me, I'd rather have a back seat that my daughter can sit in when she's 12 instead of 6. :lol:

But weight is the biggest deal, 305 HP in a sub 3000 lb. car...I'm interested.

Grimace427 · Jan 15, 2014

Looks like it won't be built anytime soon, if at all. If/when/since the smaller sporty car market starts eating away at Mustang sales the push for even more attention to handling will definitely find its way into the pony car market. I think those cars are neat but I wouldn't want to own one as my only car.

JonnyMustang · Jan 15, 2014

This might push Kia to build the GT4. Nissan says they'll build a street version of this:

Agarc · Jan 15, 2014

the front of that car reminds me of the old 70s skyline

likeaboss · Jan 15, 2014

JonnyMustang said:
This might push Kia to build the GT4. Nissan says they'll build a street version of this:

I really like this minus some of the rice.

Kia GT4 Stinger gives me GR-1 and DeTomaso Pantera vibes.

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