Kia
Optima Roadster A1A Concept
The A1A Optima takes inspiration from the iconic
A1A highway in Florida by letting the sunshine in and taking the all-new 2016 Optima in a new
direction. Its high style and high-end details make this the perfect car for
Miami's tony South Beach, the laid-back Key West lifestyle and all points in
between.
The
A1A Optima features a nod to America's roadster fascination with its sliced top
and shortened windshield. The artists at
LUX Motorwerks have created a show car that is road trip-ready. Reinforced
steel tubes have been discretely hidden within the body-in-white so that the
vehicle retains a rigid structure. Invoking a concept-car appearance, the back
doors of the A1A Optima swing open on rear-mounted hinges, adding a touch of
whimsy and fun while complementing the roadster style. The exterior is inspired
by the vibrant colors of South Beach and features a custom turquoise paint
scheme. A gleaming set of 20-in. HRE S104 wheels and Tiarra Luxury upper and
lower grilles give the A1A Optima a contemporary aesthetic that's completely at
home in the simmering South Beach scene.
The
interior of the A1A Optima has been extensively re-worked to match the
eye-catching exterior design. Deep bucket seats up front and custom double
buckets in back are separated by extended armrests and a unique center console.
Butter-soft cream and titanium leather covers the seats and extends throughout
the interior with accents painted an attractive silver. The powerful
245-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine is combined with a
high-performance exhaust, giving the A1A Optima a throaty voice. A Ksport
coilover sport suspension lowers the vehicle's ride height and raises its
visual appeal.
Source : carscoops
