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Feel the power of the 2018 Kia Stinger

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2018 Kia Stinger Performance Specs 

Since its release, the Kia Stinger has been turning heads and making its commanding presence known.  And just in case you are wondering, here are the impressive 2018 Kia Stinger performance specs. 

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Partnered with Kia’s optimized, next-generation 8-speed automatic transmission, you have two choices of efficient engines to decide between: 

3.3-Liter Twin-Turbo V6 

Kia Stinger's 3.3-Liter Twin-Turbo V6 engine

  • 365 horsepower @ 6,000 RPM 
  • 376 pound-feet of torque @ 1,300-4,500 RPM 
  • 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds 
  • Dual-Continuous Variable Valve Timing 
  • Cylinder Heads with Integrated Exhaust Manifold 
  • Idle Stop and Go 

2.0-Liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder 

Kia Stinger's 2.0-Liter Turbocharged I4 engine

  • 255 horsepower @ 6,200 RPM 
  • 260 pound-feet of torque @ 1,400-4,000 RPM 
  • 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds 
  • Electronic Intake Continuously Variable Valve Timing 
  • Variable Charge Motion Actuator 
  • Idle Stop and Go 

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2018 Kia Stinger Engineering 

Some of the other aspects of the 2018 Stinger includes: 

Electromechanical Steering – with Rack-Mounted Driven Power Steering, the Stinger is incredibly accurate and responsive 

Rear-Wheel Drive – the Stinger uses a Limited Slip Differential to evenly distribute power to the wheels with direct connection for increased responsiveness and handling 

Electronically Controlled Suspension – available on certain Stinger trim levels to monitor and adapt to road conditions and vehicle behavior to maximize the driving experience; when equipped, it integrates into the MacPherson Strut front and 5-link rear suspension 

2018 Kia Stinger driving on a roadAvailable All-Wheel Drive – for enhanced handling and stability, available on certain Stinger trim levels with Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control 

Drive Mode Select – five available driving modes to optimize driving performance 

Smart: Stinger learns your driving behavior and adapts to it automatically 

Eco: automatically adjusts to maximize fuel economy 

Comfort: default mode for smooth acceleration and a comfy rid 

Sport: with Launch Control mitigates wheel-slip, maintains torque delivery and controls power 

Custom: set your own personal preferences in the supervision cluster 

If you are interested in a new 2018 Kia Stinger, you can contact us at Family Kia online or by calling 833-210-3188. 

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