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Kia
GT
With the arrival of the GT Concept, Kia signaled a commitment to the virtues of style and sleekness. The sedan has a commanding presence—from back to front. The GT Concept features a long wheelbase with front and rear-hinged doors that, dramatically, open upward. Under the hood, there’s an advanced powertrain and a 3.3L turbocharged engine that offers a thrilling 395 horsepower.
An eight-speed automatic transmission sends that power to the rear wheels, which stand 112.6 inches from the front wheels. At 184.6 inches long and 54.3 inches tall, the car's low-slung stance and profile contribute to its sporty look.
The GT Concept, which no doubt is squarely aimed at the burgeoning four-door coupe market, is powered by a turbocharged, direct-injected 3.3-liter V-6 producing 390 hp and 394 lb-ft of torque
The wheels are a multi-piece design and feature lightweight alloy and carbon-fiber construction. Carbon fiber also appears to be used heavily in the rear diffuser, which should help stabilize airflow beneath the car. In place of side mirrors, a pair of sleek, jet-age rearview cameras jut out of the front fenders like fins on an airplane.
Kia describes the layout of the cockpit as driver-centric and kept the number of buttons and controls to a minimum. From the driver's seat, a glass instrument panel like the one used on the recent Kia POP concept is seen front and center, while a small, concave, tri-spoke steering wheel allows the driver to control the central data display with buttons within fingertip reach.
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