The Kia Stinger GT420 is the perfect machine to compete on the circuit

El Kia Stinger It is the model with which the Asian firm has shown the world what it is capable of. It is a great product that for quality and technology is at the height of many of its rivals. However, displaying the Kia emblem on your grill does not help your sales. The brand is aware of this situation, but it is still willing to sacrifice part of the investment. Even so, there are divisions that trust in their performance, such as the English one.

Thus, Kia Motors United Kingdom has created the perfect circuit machine: the Kia Stinger GT420. For its development, they have started from the Stinger that we already know, to which they have modified multiple technical aspects. So many, that if it weren't because he maintains his hairsalon, we could say that we are facing a extreme sports saloon. All in all, the most important thing is under its hood and inside. Keep reading and you will understand.

The Kia Stinger GT420 is a creation of the English division

As you can imagine, the surname GT420 it has to do with the final development of its mechanics. Thanks to the help of the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, Kia UK has modified the engine of the more powerful version. Thus, the gasoline block twin turbo V6 of 3.3 liters happens to develop a power of 422 bhp (427 CV) and a maximum torque of 560 Nm.

Such potential is managed through a gearbox automatic type set-up. The refrigeration system has been oversized, because it must do more work. The chassis and suspension have also been retouched, offering some Eibach springs stiffer and thicker stabilizer bars. The OZ Racing Leggera alloy wheels 19-inchers are shod with Pirelli P Zero tires.

Another important part of the work of Kia UK has fallen inside. Even though that him Kia Stinger GT420 It has a safety cage, extinguishing elements and special belts, it weighs up to 150 kilos less than the street version. To do this, the engineers have eliminated any element that could add weight and not be useful. Among the most notable losses are the rear seats or opening sunroof.

All the performance They have not been announced, although it is to be assumed that it will be faster and more radical than the 366 hp GT version. Outside there have also been changes, slightly modifying the format of the bumpers, the diffuser or the air intakes. However, it is very clear that the Kia Stinger It is a very complete sedan and above all, it is very well designed from the ground up. A pity that the market does not see it in the same way.

Source - Kia