alright you have shortened Stinger platform under G70. How about a stylish and lighter 2 door coupe. Something closer to 3000 lbs. Put the 3.3 T in car with a 6 speed manual. Porsche Killer?
nice idea , but I'm betting they wont do it ! More likely bigger , same concept on the K9 platform ala Panamera only more space ................or an SUV version
In an age where CUV/SUV sales are topping sedans, it is hard for them to come out with a car that they most likely wont sell a lot of. Coupes don't sell well so to put money into developing something that will end up not making profit doesn't make financial sense. WOuld be nice, but I doubt they will do it. Stinger is making a name for KIA but they aren't there yet. There are still a lot of folks that can't get past the KIA of old.
personally, i wouldn't do a coupe. just because there are a multitude of super coupes out there to choose from, but, not many gt's that are affordable. they have the niche market, slam dunk. i mean, for around the same money as a loaded gt2, i can get a cpo corvette. with a stick and a v8. not knocking the stinger, but, the mrs and i bought the stinger because of the fact that 1) there isn't anything like it on the road, 2) the performance to price ratio can't be beat.
I mean think about it. An under $40k base model with 275 hp turbo 4 , 6 speed or dual clutch and up market V6 TT for under $50k. Nobody could touch it and enthusiast market would go crazy! It would kick F86 and most of JDM cars to curb. Porsche couldn’t touch it price wise. A sports car with 10 year warranty would be stellar too. Just need Kia to convince bean counters to use dual wishbone suspension up front .