Kia’s highly anticipated Stinger coupe set to hit Detroit Motor Show 2017
KIA is expected to release its highest ever performance car at 2017 Detroit Motor Show.
Kia presents 'The Curve ahead' a daring new design paradigm
Over past few weeks Kia have been teasing the release of their fastest-ever car with a series of videos entitled ‘the curve ahead.’
The first video saw the new performance car take on the fearsome Nurburgring, with the car reaching a peak speed of 244km/h.
In the second video we see an acceleration test, which sees the new car sprint from 0-100km/h in 5.1 seconds, making it Kia’s fastest ever car. The car also has 150mph, never before seen in a Kia.
The third instalment sees the silhouette of the fastback, which is inspired by previous concept cars and in Kia’s word is said to marries together “heart-pounding performance with purposeful and progressive design.”
In the fourth teaser we see details of the headlights, the grille and the curves of the exterior.
It is rumoured to be known as the Stinger, which harks back to the Kia GT4 Stinger concept car revealed in 2014. If the GT4 is anything to go by, or the concept car the new model is based on then we’re certainly in for a treat.
The GT4 was a fantastic looking sports saloon and if you look closely at the silhouette teaser by Kia, the shape of the cars are almost identical.
"The curve ahead is all about potential. The potential to clip every apex, and consume every straight. To take on each twist and turn with agility, speed, and progressive design", said the company in its launch material.
“The fastest-accelerating Kia to date represents a new paradigm of performance, its heart-pounding power encouraging you to grip the wheel a little more tightly.”
“This new vehicle is going to fundamentally change the global image of Kia” said Peter Schreyer, President & Chief Design Officer, Kia Motors Corporation.
“It will revolutionise the way people think about the brand and propel us upwards into a different era.
“You cannot believe how excited I am about this car”