Kia GT Concept points towards new performance coupe

The Kia GT Concept is a rear-wheel-driven coupe with a 3.3-litre turbocharged V6 engine that produces 390bhp and 534Nm of torque, with power sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox.

Kia’s chief designer Peter Schreyer says, “This concept allows us to explore exciting new design directions, as using a rear-wheel drive layout creates very different proportions compared to a front-wheel drive car. 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.”

Schreyer added, “One of the great things about working on this project was that this is a very real car. It felt good to work on a car that could roll down the road tomorrow. It would be a dream to put it 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. This is exactly the kind of car Kia should be making.”