Range-topping GT version does 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in 5.1 seconds and tops out at 167 mph (269 kph). Kia signaled its desire to launch a gran turismo in September 2011 when it introduced the GT concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Now, after more than five years, the GT is finally ready for production and it’s going to be called “ Stinger ” in the same vein as the GT4 Stinger unveiled at NAIAS in 2014. It’s debuting today in Detroit with an appealing design pinned at Kia’s studio in Frankfurt and echoing the concept before it. Regardless of viewing angle, the connections between the two are obvious. It doesn’t have the concept’s suicide doors, but other than that it remains faithful and in this range-topping GT trim looks quite aggressive and stylish at the same time. At 190.2 inches (4.8 meters) long and 73.6 inches (1.87 meters) wide, the Stinger is one of the biggest models in its segment and also has one of the longest wheelbases among competitors, stretching at … [Read more...] about 2018 Kia Stinger is a stylish gran turismo with biturbo V6 power
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer Teasers Reveal An Abundance Of Chrome And Leather
We will see just how much there is on March 11. The reborn Jeep Grand Wagoneer is almost here. A livestream event revealing the full-size SUV will take place on March 11, and to remind us of that, Jeep dropped another set of teaser photos on its social media channels giving us a taste of what to expect. The latest images portray a very luxurious machine that apparently loves chrome. The bold grille certainly looks more prominent than the one used on the Grand Wagoneer Concept , both in size and appearance. The headlights also appear a bit larger, but the width-spanning white LED strip that was atop the grille on the concept is gone. Somehow, we suspect the chrome grille will still garner all kinds of attention. Speaking of which, a close-up image shows a chrome McIntosh speaker grille looking quite similar to what we saw on the concept. The concept's dash housed a pair of these prominent round speakers, which suggests the production SUV could well have a dash close … [Read more...] about Jeep Grand Wagoneer Teasers Reveal An Abundance Of Chrome And Leather
IndyCar reduces road course events to two days
The change, which has been strongly rumored for most of the offseason, has been introduced for two primary reasons. The first is to reduce accommodation costs for the teams and the series, and the second is to reduce personnel’s potential exposure time while the U.S. is still grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and awaiting vaccinations to become more widespread and take effect. An IndyCar insider described the weekend schedule revisions as “a balance of 2019 and what was learned in 2020”. Last year, at the height of the pandemic, several events were condensed to two days yet featured two races to help ameliorate the temporary loss of several venues due to statewide lockdowns. The Chevrolet Detroit GP will also become a two-day affair this year – June 12-13 – as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race will run one week earlier. The CDGP organizers wished to remain sensitive to the fact that the Belle Isle venue is a state park used by others, thereby keeping three … [Read more...] about IndyCar reduces road course events to two days
Curiously Large Audi SUV Spied Testing In Cold Weather
Rumors have long suggested Audi was developing a Q9. Audi's lineup of crossover and SUVs looks like it'll expand again with yet another model. Our spy photographers have captured a large Audi SUV testing near VW Group's Swedish test facility, and its expansive size suggests it could be the long-rumored Audi Q9 . The photos show a test vehicle with stand-in headlights and production taillights, with the SUV's design hidden under camouflage. The photos reveal a large wide grille flanked by thin headlights and large upright intakes that house the fog lights. The bottom of the bumper, which spots a large lower opening, looks chunky compared to other Audi models. There'd once been rumors that Audi was going to give the Q9 a coupe-like appearance, though the SUV in the photos has a much more traditional shape, likely emphasizing the large SUV's cargo and cabin space. Gallery: Audi Q9 Spy Photos 23 Photos … [Read more...] about Curiously Large Audi SUV Spied Testing In Cold Weather
Pagani Zonda proves it’s immortal with another special version
Of course it's a one-off. 1999. It is the year when the original Zonda C12 came out. The supercar was supposed to bow out in 2013 with the insane Revolucion special edition , only that it didn’t. Since then, many one-offs have emerged, such as a manual 760 Roadster , the ZoZo , and a more recent bespoke car dubbed “ MD ” after the owner’s initials. Fast forward to present day, Pagani has prepared yet another special version of the mighty Zonda for supercar collector Mileson Guo. It wears a lovely blue paint scheme with exposed carbon fiber accents along with a massive double rear wing. Details about the Zonda version upon which is based are not available at this point, but most likely it started off as a ‘760’ model like all of the recent special creations from Pagani . If that’s correct, it means the Zonda by Mileson uses a naturally-aspirated 7.3-liter V12 AMG engine with 760 horsepower (559 kilowatts). Images of the interior are not available right now, so we … [Read more...] about Pagani Zonda proves it’s immortal with another special version