Kia GT Concept unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
By Andrew, 13 Sep, 2011. 0 Comments
Kia GT Concept
Although we don’t know exactly if it previews an upcoming vehicle, we have to admit that Kia’s new GT Concept is quite spectacular. According to the manufacturer, it appears that the work on the concept started back in November 2010 as the idea of a powerful rear-wheel drive Kia saloon was in the minds of firm’s European designers for some time. We say powerful, as the concept carries a 3.3-liter R-TDI (turbocharged, gasoline direct injection) engine delivering 395 PS and 534 Nm of torque.
The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. For those who don’t know, the GT Concept is Kia’s first ever rear-wheel drive vehicle. What is really interesting about this concept is that the Korean manufacturer dreams about putting this car into production.
“This concept allows us to explore exciting new design directions, as using a rear-drive layout creates very different proportions compared to a front-wheel drive car,” says Peter Schreyer, Kia’s Chief Design Officer. ”The classic front-engined, rear-wheel drive layout of a performance saloon has distinct appeal not just for the domestic Korean audience, but also for the European and American markets.”
“One of the great things about working on this project was that this is a very real car,” says Schreyer. “It felt good to be working on a car that could roll down the road tomorrow. Yes, it would be a dream to put this into production – it has a logical layout, with four seats, and good luggage space, and it’s also engaging and dynamic and makes a strong statement. It’s exactly the kind of car Kia should be making.”
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