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2018 Kia Stinger Performance Features

The all-new Kia Stinger is the first GT model Kia has ever made. As such, they made sure to do it right, with classic GT features and new performance levels previously not reached by Kia. Let’s take a closer look at the performance features in the 2018 Kia Stinger!


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2018 Kia Stinger Engine Specs

The 2018 Kia Stinger comes with two available engine options. The first is a 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 engine that reaches 255 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The Stinger has a zero to 60 time of 5.9 seconds with this engine, and offers other highlights such as a gasoline direct injection engine, Electronic Intake Continuously Variable Valve Timing (E-CVVT), idle stop and go technology, a twin-scroll turbocharger and a Variable Charge Motion Actuator (VCMA).

The second engine option is a 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that gets 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque. This engine offers a zero to 60 time of just 4.7 seconds. Other highlights of this engine include a gasoline direct injection engine, Dual-Continuous Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT), twin turbochargers, idle stop and go technology, and cylinder heads with an integrated exhaust manifold.

2018 Kia Stinger Performance Design and Specs

The Stinger has a sleek design that contributes to its performance capabilities. Its eye-catching alloy wheels take you wherever you want to go. The V6 Stinger has 19-inch Michelin® tires and fade-resistant multi-piston Brembo® brakes. Thoughtful design elements are implemented throughout the vehicle, including front-bumper air curtains to reduce turbulence in the wheel wells for an impressive drag coefficiency. The aerodynamic design creates an aggressive appearance and shows off the athletic side of the Stinger.

The 2018 Kia Stinger will be hitting the dealership later this month. Keep an eye out for our inventory and be sure to set up your test drive right away to get behind the wheel of this exciting new model!