[JT58]

Look at the variables involved- driver, automatic versus manual transmission, tires. They are both fast cars and I can see either one winning depending on the variables.

Still, as someone already stated 50K for a Kia, no way for me. I'd of course would choose a Camaro 1SS first, then a Stang GT base over a Stinger and pocket the 12K or invest in aftermarket performance equipment for my SS or Stang GT.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by dray

That was a pre-production model with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires.

It was 14.7 with all season tires in the Audi/BMW comparo.

https://www.caranddriver.com/compari...omparison-test

Well, wrong again brother. That is the 2.0l turbo. Not the v6 GT. That is a good run for the base car though.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by solarstingray

why not compare apples to apples? a 2018 mustang gt verse a 2018 stinger,

the stinger is a very heavy car

Im just amazed that Kia's first outing in the performance world gets it in the same conversation with a Mustang GT. That speaks volumes. Besides, the stinger isnt intended to be a competitor for the mustang.

[motorhead]

This thread reminds me of when the 3.5 ecoboost in the F150 first came out. The tinfold hat guys were calling its number BS too.

[dray]

Originally Posted by motorhead

Well, wrong again brother. That is the 2.0l turbo. Not the v6 GT. That is a good run for the base car though.

You're right, my bad. However, early testing on 2018 Mustang GT indicates they are getting into the 11s.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by dray

You're right, my bad. However, early testing on 2018 Mustang GT indicates they are getting into the 11s.

Well,that very well could be,but that doesn’t take any away from what the Stinger ,being a 5 door family car, can do. It’s Running with the cars and beating in value the cars it was gunning for. Will that translate to sales? Hard to tell.
That angle isn’t working for the Camaro these days.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeROC

I have to admit, the Stinger doesn't look as boring as the Chevy Malibu and Impala. Although the worst car I've ever driven was a Kia on a vacation several years ago, it was pure trash. But it looks like they are trying to step up their game.

That’s going to be Kia’s problem. Overcoming their past. These new cars are no comparison to the Kia of old.

[jdasnt3]

Originally Posted by USAFS197

This was the automatic, RWD version using launch control.

I missed that somewhere. Is it on the video (which I can't play right now)? The way it moved out, I thought it might have the AWD option. And Kia claims 0-60 in 4.7 seconds. The Mustang GT was somewhere around 4.3 to 4.4 for the year, I believe.

So I would say that this is typical drag racing randomness that can happen when one driver nails the launch (or uses launch control) and the other botches it.

[DevilsReject97]

Best part of the whole article, is on Jalopnik's FB page...some idiot had the audacity to say he was running 12.1 out of a bone stock 2013 Mustang GT...

I mean, where do these guys get these drugs...

[MackSteelPrivateEye]

Its a Kia Ad. 5.0 are mid to low 12's.

[MackSteelPrivateEye]

Originally Posted by CamaroBody

I would definitely take a Stinger over a Mustang regardless




.

I put my money in America over any Korean Kar.

[MackSteelPrivateEye]

Originally Posted by rap47

Fake News

Yep...lot of it going around....and people believe it.

[Gunkk]

As an owner of two v8 Genesis sedans for ~6 years, I'll tell ya two things.

Don't knock 'em until you drive 'em.

The Genesis sedans are S-class features and E-class performance for C-class money. The only knock on the Korea-made models like the Genesis is non-warranty repair costs. Korean sourced parts are S- class money. So don't own one or of warranty.

[dray]

Originally Posted by MackSteelPrivateEye

I put my money in America over any Korean Kar.

I agree. Foreign auto makers may be assembling cars over here and employing Americans, but where are the profits going?