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Here's a factory built race car from Kia. Built to compete in the Pirelli World Challenge.
"Kia may not have a rich racing heritage, but the past four years have proven the Koreans can develop competitive race cars. On U.S. soil, the Forte Koup marked the company’s debut in motorsport, specifically in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. The Forte was replaced in 2012 by the third-gen Kia Optima, which became the manufacturer’s official entry in the Pirelli World Challenge. After securing its first win in its maiden season, the Optima went on to win the Pirelli World Challenge’s Grand Touring Sport (GTS) class in 2014, defeating rivals from Ford, Chevrolet, Porsche and Aston Martin. As we venture toward the 2015 season, the Koreans have introduced their updated racer at the 2014 SEMA"
- topspeed.com
Inside, the car is powered by a 368hp I4 engine from the stock unit, but with additional upgrades to make it more suited to racing. All the power goes to the front wheels, which in the front and back are sticky Pirelli racing tyres. It features various aero parts for added downforce and has also been stripped out for less weight and a roll cage has been added in compliance with racing rules. The livery features a perfect 50/50 split of red and white.
For one of Kia's first attempts into motorsports, they have been doing extremely well.
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