Kia GT concept pictures

By John Brandon | Digital Trends – Wed, Nov 30, 2011 11:45 PM EST

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The first-ever rear-wheel drive concept car from Kia, the GT was designed in a new studio in Frankfurt, Germany. The car is 184.6 in. long with a wheelbase of 112.6 in. and overall height of 54.3 inches. The powerful 3.3-liter turbocharged Lambda V6 GDI engine puts out 390 horsepower and 393.5 lb.-ft. torque, coupled to an eight-speed transmission. The front and rear doors open at a slight angle for faster access. The designers borrowed ideas from the aeronautical field for a sleek, but not overstated design.

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