KIA CK
Kia is working on bringing their 2011 GT
Concept into production, with our spies spotting a camouflaged prototype being
tested in Europe.
Codenamed CK, the new Kia is expected to
use a shorter version of the Genesis G80 and G90 platform, but wear a much
sexier four-door coupe body to rival models like the Audi A7. Recent reports
suggest that the final model will carry the Stinger moniker.
The sporty four-door coupe is designed
by none other than Peter Schreyer who also penned the 2011 GT concept while
it’s said that Albert Biermann, former BMW-M engineer and current development
chief of Hyundai’s N performance division, is responsible for tuning the
chassis.
Despite the heavy camouflage, we can
make out some of the design details of the front end including a set of compact
LED headlights while the rear will get a similar treatment with the GT concept.
The photos show us the prototype towing
a big trailer which is common practice during development for accelerated
stress-testing of the powertrain components. Kia plans their new four-door
coupe to be available on a global scale with a range of petrol and diesel
engines, including the recently revealed 3.3-litre twin turbo V6 engine, which
in the case of the Genesis G80 Sport, makes 365 hp.
As for when it’s going to be revealed,
the company wants the new Stinger to enter production in 2017 with some rumors
talking about a reveal as early as this October at the Paris Motor Show.
Source : Carscoops
