Crossovers and SUVs may dominate the gross sales charts, however sedans nonetheless exist. That is not to say they don’t seem to be immune from the whims of customers. The Kia Stinger will not be round for for much longer, which is gloomy, contemplating the GT packs a efficiency punch that is on full show towards the Infiniti Q50 on this new drag racing video.
Powering the 2023 Stinger GT Tribute Version is the corporate’s 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. It produces 368 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque, channeling the facility to the all-wheel-drive system via the eight-speed computerized transmission.
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The 2023 Infiniti Q50 Pink Sport Black Opel Version has a smaller 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine underneath its hood, however it’s making extra horsepower, with 400 hp on faucet, and fewer torque at 350 lb-ft. It additionally has one much less gear within the gearbox with seven ahead speeds, however it pumps energy to all 4 wheels just like the Kia.
Whereas the Stinger GT is heavier than the Q50, tipping the scales at 4,179 kilos in comparison with 3,998 lbs, the Kia was the faster automobile on this competitors. The Kia gained each rolling races and continued dominating from the dig, claiming victory in all 4 races. It accomplished the quarter-mile race in 13.1 seconds, whereas the Infiniti wanted 13.Three seconds. Each required 4.5 seconds to dash from zero to 60 miles per hour.
The Kia Stinger is on its means out. The automaker launched the Tribute Version late final yr as a present simply earlier than Christmas, with manufacturing slated to finish in 2024. The Tribute Version acquired many visible upgrades and a limited-production run however no efficiency enhancements. The Q50 Black Opal Version debuted earlier this yr, giving the mannequin new paint and inside updates.
Sedan gross sales have suffered with the inflow of crossovers and SUVs during the last decade. Shoppers have flocked to the high-riding fashions, with some automakers discontinuing slower-selling autos just like the Stinger.
Nevertheless, a few of that tide is popping this yr, with sedan and hatchback gross sales regaining a few of their market share. By June, gross sales numbers for a number of sedans had been up. The Toyota Camry, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Accord, and others noticed extra patrons. Even the Chevrolet Malibu, which is eight years outdated, noticed an uptick.