The Fastest Accelerating Kia. EVER!!!

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind) 12/12/2016 at 11:41 • Filed to: The Curve Ahead

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0-100 kph in 5.1 seconds (pre-production goal). HYPE!!!

Party-vi > Wobbles the Mind 12/12/2016 at 11:46

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They have the same pre-production goal as an 8-year-old Infiniti?

Nibby > Party-vi 12/12/2016 at 11:48

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pls my 93 accord with v8 does 0-60 in 3.8 seconds bro

Party-vi > Nibby 12/12/2016 at 11:49

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Sounds like your Accord is ready for Race Wars!

Nibby > Party-vi 12/12/2016 at 11:51

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LET’S GET READY TO BRRRRAPPPPPPP

Wobbles the Mind > Party-vi 12/12/2016 at 11:51

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It’s a RWD sub-400 hp executive 4-door liftback not an M5. Sub 5 seconds 0-60 mph is spot on!

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Wobbles the Mind 12/12/2016 at 11:59

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“Fastest accelerating Kia ever”

Not like they had a super high bar to crest.

Wobbles the Mind > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 12/12/2016 at 12:03

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Set the bar low enough and people will be astounded that you even showed up. That’s how I live my life and now everyone is happy to see me and never disappointed!

Party-vi > Wobbles the Mind 12/12/2016 at 12:11

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If Kia is benchmarking performance requirements that are a decade old I don’t see them doing very well once it’s released.

Wobbles the Mind > Party-vi 12/12/2016 at 12:24

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How fast are the current Audi S5, 440i GC, or C43? I’m assuming physics for a 3,800 lb vehicle with relatively near 350 hp hasn’t changed that much. Now I’ll have to go check this stuff out.

Party-vi > Wobbles the Mind 12/12/2016 at 12:40

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C43 and 440i are definitely sub-5 second cars. I’m not sure about the new S5 sedan. Kia is taking major steps up, but a 5 second 60mph time is not surprising anymore for a performance car with a V6.

Wobbles the Mind > Party-vi 12/12/2016 at 13:28

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True that, but I think everyone is so focused on beating the German cars that maybe I should have pointed out that it does out accelerate a V6 Camaro, Ecoboost Mustang, and Challenger R/T.

I’m thrilled with this 5.1 seconds from 0-62 mph goal because it means a 4.9 second 0-60 mph and that catches the eye. Seriously, a Kia sedan in the same group as any other 350 hp performance car from any other automaker is outstanding for a first try. It’s not just competitive but actually in the middle of the pack where all the action is.

Party-vi > Wobbles the Mind 12/12/2016 at 13:29

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And at first sight it’s quicker than Ford’s Fusion Sport.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Wobbles the Mind 12/12/2016 at 13:47

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It beat the previous fastest-accelerating-kia record by 12 seconds.

B/Xmrrmvr > Party-vi 12/12/2016 at 19:22

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The Q40 was sold all the way up until 2015 though, no?

Party-vi > B/Xmrrmvr 12/13/2016 at 08:39

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Yes, Infiniti sold a decade old car for a decade.

B/Xmrrmvr > Party-vi 12/13/2016 at 11:10

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Just trying to understand your point, considering the Infiniti Q50 3.oT Sport makes similar numbers. Infiniti seems to be doing ok, unless I’m mistaken.

Party-vi > B/Xmrrmvr 12/13/2016 at 11:20

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My point was the Kia benchmark for a performance car that has not been released was already met over a decade ago by a family sedan probably at the same or less expensive price point. With the release of the Q50 in 2013, the G37/Q40 moved to the entry-level slot in the Infiniti lineup, and you could get a 328hp sedan for just over $33,000 that hit 60mph in just over 5 seconds.

B/Xmrrmvr > Wobbles the Mind 12/13/2016 at 11:20

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Is this supposed to be the Performance Variant (M, AMG) of the GT or more like the Infiniti Q50 3.oT Sport?

Wobbles the Mind > B/Xmrrmvr 12/13/2016 at 14:49

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It’s two steps below a full on performance brand. So Audi “S” or the AMG 43 models. Right in between the 300 hp Infiniti Q50 3.0T and the 400 hp Red Sport.