0 to 60 RWD GT all season tires

[CoconutRob]

I am curious, does anyone have any info on what the 0 to 60 time is for RWD GT with all season tires or performance all season tires, both with or also with without launch control. Very interested in this information to compare for my shopping experience.

 

[Kazz]

I have this creeping fear that launch control is different between the 19" summer tire equipped cars and the 18" all seasons. I pray I'm wrong...

 

[mldavis2]

Interesting thought, @Kazz. My guess (not having owned and driven both ) is that the traction differs enough that the computer adjusts for slippage rather than being programmed for each type of tire. That would also make sense because owners will likely change brands and hence traction characteristics, and of course each start is a slightly if not greatly different road surface and temperature. It would make more sense to let the computer adjust as needed.

 

[davebo]

Are you talking about somehow getting the 225 width 18" rims with All Seasons put onto a RWD GT, which I don't think is an option is it? Or do you mean just replacing the OEM tires on the 19" with high performance all seasons? I can't imagine anyone here has worn through their first set of tires and replaced them just yet, but maybe some car magazine tried it out somewhere? I'd be interested to know this too as I was planning on having a spare set with winter tires, but if the performance is good enough I may just get good All Seasons after the first wear out.

 

[CoconutRob]

Are you talking about somehow getting the 225 width 18" rims with All Seasons put onto a RWD GT, which I don't think is an option is it? Or do you mean just replacing the OEM tires on the 19" with high performance all seasons? I can't imagine anyone here has worn through their first set of tires and replaced them just yet, but maybe some car magazine tried it out somewhere? I'd be interested to know this too as I was planning on having a spare set with winter tires, but if the performance is good enough I may just get good All Seasons after the first wear out.

Well I may be wrong but I thought other markets beside US came without summer tires and I thought there were slower 0 to 60 times tossed around because of this .

 

[davebo]

Well I may be wrong but I thought other markets beside US came without summer tires and I thought there were slower 0 to 60 times tossed around because of this .

We need some kind of chart of what is available in which territories. I know only AWD models were available in Canada (although not sure about wheel/tire options), but only recently learned from a poster here that only RWD models are available in the UK.

 

[mldavis2]

Several variables in that 0-60 time. First, not all reviewers have the equipment other than a stopwatch to try and time it, and that is subject to human error in timing on both ends and the exact instant that 60mph is reached. Then there are the obvious factors of road surface, RWD, RWD w/ LSD, AWD, 19" tires, 18" tires, octane used, etc. Lots of combinations there. Car & Driver got 4.4 and they are experts. Others 4.5 and 4.6. The rest just used the Kia claim in the literature and took their word for it. Doesn't matter except for bragging rights.

 

[CoconutRob]

all I'm saying is real life red light to red light 0 to 60 time comparable with other cars for instance Buick Regal GS. If they say the 0 to 60 times for the GS is just under 6 5.9 and would the Kia Stinger in real life without launch control and all season tires be in the low 5 Seconds? I'm just saying not all cars are tested with launch control and summer tires and reading all this is making my car search a little confusing. Test driving is a good indicator but comparable data is also nice as I said as I said I test drove only two cars to date one being the Kia thing or GT all wheel drive second being the Toyota Camry xse the stinger was all wheel drive with all season radios in typical driving conditions without launch control I did not think was that fast faster than the camera yes but I can't wait to see how the Buick GS compares. I did not like the Camry at all if it was all wheel drive or rear wheel drive maybe but I didn't like suspension setup either. So this is the reason I originally asked the question

 

[davebo]

There are no RWD or AWD Camry's, only front wheel. Are you really taking cars out for test drives and flooring the gas pedal to get 0-60 times? Seems like a rude thing to do to a new car you may not purchase, but unless you're actually flooring the pedal then you're not gonna get full throttle from either. All I can tell you is a V6 Camry Car and Driver got 5.7 sec 0-60 and 4.4 for the RWD Stinger GT. The RWD Stinger GT comes with excellent Summer tires, but if you spend the money you can get really high end All Seasons that'll get you close to the same time. Alternatively you can get cheap Summer or All Season tires that don't get as good a time. Once you add the variable of replacing the OEM tires then the 0-60 can vary quite a bit.

 

[mldavis2]

@CoconutRob the Stinger is very deceptive and "sneaky" fast. The horsepower rating is quite a bit below what the clock times are compared to other cars with similar power ratings because of the high and wide torque in mid-range. It also belies its speed out on the highway because it is extremely stable and aerodynamic. It doesn't throw you back in the seat with a jerk, it just launches you smoothly.

One of my favorite comparisons at C&D is with the Lexus LC500 Coupe. It is rated at 471HP/398 ft.lb. torque against the Stinger's 365/376. So only 22 ft.lb. more torque. C&D 0-60 for the LC500 was 4.5 sec. and the Stinger was 4.4 sec. Both top out against the computer limiter at 170 and 167 respectively. The Stinger is around $50,000, the Lexus as tested was $105,00.

 

[CoconutRob]

No I am NOT timing 0 to 60 runs on a test ride but I am accelerating away from a stoplight very hard to test the car' acceleration which is a very important in the purchase of my car besides the fact in both cars the salesman requested that I do it. I have several other cars to test drive on my list and I will be doing the same thing with those

 

[mldavis2]

No I am NOT timing 0 to 60 runs on a test ride but I am accelerating away from a stoplight very hard to test the car' acceleration which is a very important in the purchase of my car besides the fact in both cars the salesman requested that I do it. I have several other cars to test drive on my list and I will be doing the same thing with those

That is EXACTLY why I will not accept a "new" car with more than 10 miles on the odometer. My Stinger will not be driven when it hits the ground until I get there to do so. Heavy acceleration is abusive on a new engine. I hope you bought the car you hammered.

 

[davebo]

Yeah when I test drive something I'll get the revs up a bit but I'm not gonna screw up a brand new engine before the break-in period is over. It doesn't sound like these are very scientific comparisons though so I'm not surprised there isn't a hugely noticeable different between a Stinger GT and a Camry V6. If top performance, driving dynamics, and looks aren't a concern I'd go with the Camry to save a good chunk of money and get a lot better mileage.