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IAA 2011: Kia's RWD GT Concept Hints at Production Version [Updated Gallery]
The all-new Kia GT Concept that will make its world premiere at the 64th IAA is the South Korean company's first ever attempt to create a rear-wheel drive model. It is also the most powerful thanks to a 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 engine that delivers an output of 390HP and 534 Nm (393.8 lb-ft) of torque that are sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Even though development of the concept began less than a year ago, in November 2010, Kia’s European design team has been considering a rear-wheel drive car for quite some time.
The South Korean manufacture's chief designer Peter Schreyer explains: “This concept allows us to explore exciting new design directions, as using a rear-wheel drive layout creates very different proportions compared to a front-wheel drive car".
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Peter Schreyer Explains The Design Behind The New Kia K9 Rwd Luxury Sedan
While some of you were having some chortles with our Kia 9'Series, the South Korean automaker shared a video about the K9 sedan starring none other than the brand's styling chief, Peter Schreyer. The man who has completely transformed the design...
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New Photos Of Kia's Rwd Gt Sports Sedan Concept
Apparently, the release of the first official batch of photos of Kia's Frankfurt Motor Show-bound concept car couldn't keep the floodgates from opening as today, a fresh group of pictures were posted online. Aside from providing us with a better...
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Cadillac To Debut New Concept Model And 2011 Cts-v Coupe At Detroit Auto Show
A never-before seen concept model and the hottest version of the new CTS-Coupe will be Cadillac's stars at next month's Detroit Motor Show. GM's premium brand released a teaser photo of the new concept model but is keeping everything else,...
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Official (?) Sketches Of Subaru's Version Of The Toyota Ft-86 Coupe Hit The Web
Now that the Toyota FT-86 sports coupe has caught our attention with its sleek looks, compact dimensions, rear-wheel drive configuration and the icing on the cake, its price which is said to be in $20,000 range when it goes on sale in 2011, it's time...
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Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe – Coming To 2007 L.a. Show
In a surprise move toady, Hyundai released the first official sketches of the Concept Genesis Coupe which will be unveiled at the 2007 L.A. Show in mid-November. As the Korean carmaker points out in the Spartan press release, the Genesis Coupe concept...
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