Kia reveals the Stinger GTS limited edition
Various carbon fibre components, unique Federation Orange paintwork, a sunroof and some bespoke badges identify the Stinger GTS.
This special model, which has been launched at the New York International Auto Show, also gains a Harman/Kardon premium audio set-up, wireless charging for smartphones, a suede-like ‘Chamude’ headlining and an Alcantara-covered steering wheel.
However, the upgrades aren’t just cosmetic, because customers can opt for a revised version of the Stinger’s all-wheel drive system. Known as D-AWD, it combines a rearwards bias with a mechanical limited-slip differential on the back axle.
Indeed, a new Drift driving mode sends all of the 3.3 litre V6 turbo engine’s 365 bhp (276 kW / 370 PS) to the rear wheels, while preventing the eight-speed automatic transmission from up-shifting. For less exuberant use, the Sport and Comfort settings respectively deliver 20% and 40% of output to the front wheels.
With D-AWD, the Stinger GTS is expected to cost $46,500 in the United States. Alternatively, a purely rear-wheel drive variant should be $2,500 cheaper.
Kia intends to build just 800 examples.
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This special model, which has been launched at the New York International Auto Show, also gains a Harman/Kardon premium audio set-up, wireless charging for smartphones, a suede-like ‘Chamude’ headlining and an Alcantara-covered steering wheel.
However, the upgrades aren’t just cosmetic, because customers can opt for a revised version of the Stinger’s all-wheel drive system. Known as D-AWD, it combines a rearwards bias with a mechanical limited-slip differential on the back axle.
Indeed, a new Drift driving mode sends all of the 3.3 litre V6 turbo engine’s 365 bhp (276 kW / 370 PS) to the rear wheels, while preventing the eight-speed automatic transmission from up-shifting. For less exuberant use, the Sport and Comfort settings respectively deliver 20% and 40% of output to the front wheels.
With D-AWD, the Stinger GTS is expected to cost $46,500 in the United States. Alternatively, a purely rear-wheel drive variant should be $2,500 cheaper.
Kia intends to build just 800 examples.
Related posts:
Stinger GT Federation unveiled at SEMA 2017
Kia Stinger European specifications announced
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