[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/kia-stinger-gt420-track-car\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/kia-stinger-gt420-track-car\/","headline":"The One-Off 422bhp Kia Stinger GT420 Track Car","name":"The One-Off 422bhp Kia Stinger GT420 Track Car","description":"Meet Kia’s one-off 422bhp track car, the Stinger GT420! Kia might not be the first car manufacturer that comes to mind when you think about the best looking track cars, yet that is exactly what Kia has produced – the well-named Stinger GT420 track car. Kia decided to produce this one-off track racer on a bit of whim in collaboration with the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre based in R\u00fcsselsheim in Germany. The GT420 is based on the South Korean […]","datePublished":"2019-07-31","dateModified":"2019-07-31","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Kia-Stinger-GT420-Track-Car-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Kia-Stinger-GT420-Track-Car-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/kia-stinger-gt420-track-car\/","about":["Cars","Kia","LATEST CAR NEWS","MOTORSPORT"],"wordCount":527,"keywords":["Kia","Kia Stinger GT420","track car"],"articleBody":"Meet Kia’s one-off 422bhp track car, the Stinger GT420!Kia might not be the first car manufacturer that comes to mind when you think about the best looking track cars, yet that is exactly what Kia has produced – the well-named Stinger GT420 track car.Kia decided to produce this one-off track racer on a bit of whim in collaboration with the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre based in R\u00fcsselsheim in Germany. The GT420 is based on the South Korean manufacturer\u2019s Stinger GT-S. Rather like Nissan before it, Kia has reinvented itself in recent years and morphed from a dull, safe brand to something altogether more exciting thanks in part to Kia\u2019s head of design, Peter Schreyer (who previously penned his art for the likes of Audi and VW) and Gregory Guillaume, head of European design \u2013 the man behind the launch of the Stinger.The rear-wheel drive Stinger certainly does lend itself to becoming an exciting track car. While the original Stinger blends the traditional user-friendly Kia ethics of a 7-year warranty, it should also be seen as a vehicle that will change how we view Kia going forward \u2013 and if they can continue to keep the pricing as keen as in the past, then who knows how much Kia will continue to grow.So what has changed? Well, the Stinger GT420 track car is about 150kg lighter than the Stinger GT-S thanks to a back-to-basics interior. This means no rear seating and no steering wheel air-bag (it is a one-off, after all). It also means unnecessary items like the electric rear windows get the boot too, along with the sunroof. The Kia Press Garage in Chippenham carried out the interior removal job4-point harness Sparco racing seats keep inhabitants safe and comfortable and a twin-turbo V6 3.3-litre engine with 422bhp and 412 lb ft of torque adds to the excitement to that rear-wheel drive. Engine tweaks include HKS spark plugs, K&N air filter and a Miltek Sport quad-exit exhaust (minus catalytic converters), while a larger automatic transmission cooler keeps the gearbox from overheating.Kia has also tweaked the suspension, increasing camber and adding 19-inch alloys. Dampers are standard, but uprated stiffened anti-rollbars and Eibach lowering springs complete the track-friendly suspension changes. Up front, 6-piston Brembo brakes replace the standard brakes and bring the whole thing to a halt, while a roll cage adds some extra safety.The car itself was already a bit of a TV star, having beenthe first Stinger to arrive in the UK and finding itself on both The Grand Tour (Amazon Prime andfeaturing Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May) and the BBC\u2019s Top Gear (now no longer featuring theaforementioned trio). Following its moment in the spotlight, the Stinger\u2019s 15minutes were up. The Stinger was basically left high and dry with no chance ofachieving anything else (there were no film offers and no director\u2019s camecalling) and there was no chance of being registered as road going vehicle. Butthen, out of the blue, it found a new role as the Stinger GT420 track car. Areal rags to riches story."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The One-Off 422bhp Kia Stinger GT420 Track Car","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/kia-stinger-gt420-track-car\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]