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| Kia GT Concept | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Production | 2011 |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Kia K9 Kia Stinger |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.3 L turbocharged V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
The Kia GT Concept is a concept car manufactured by Kia Motors. The car was revealed in 2011.
Unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the GT Concept is a 4-door, rear-wheel-drive sedan featuring suicide doors and a 390 bhp (291 kW; 395 PS) 3.3-litre turbocharged V6 with a 6-speed automatic transmission. [1]
The car became the design basis for the Kia K9 and the Kia Stinger. [2]
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