2014 KIA K3(Cerato, Forte) Coup turbo tuning

After 2014 KIA K3 Coup Turbo released in the end of 2013, it is likely to be the hot icon to Korean young generation. K3 coup has nice looking body with 200 horse power turbo engine.

For better sound, the owner of the car in this post has decided to add blow off valve under the hood and Brake kit for better performance. PartsKor visited the tuning garage to see how they work.






Before we watch the tuning work, I like to mention that how much this car (K3) is fun. Not only K3's (Cerato, Forte) compact body, fast transmission and 200 horse power engine are the things you need to pay attention. The most important aspect of this car is it's light weight body. See this video






Comparison with

    - 2013 Mustang V6 3.7 (Left lane) *spec: 309 hp
    - 2005 Saab 2.0 turbo *Spec (Mid lane) : Chip tune 250 hp
    - 2014 KIA K3 Coup 1.6 turbo (right lane) *Spec:204 hp


This is rolling test from 80km/h~ 200km. At the beginning of the tunnel, KIA K3 took up the running leaving Saab behind..but after 160km/h Saab is getting push K3 back..KIA K3 made a good fight of it considering the it's small engine (1.6 liter).
However, K3 can be faster than this with ECU mapping. (It will be released soon).




Back to the tuning garage, this white pearl, just only 10,000 km mileage car visited the tuning garage.

This is the one the owner want to add to the intake line..

Just for information, this tuning garage has developed Turbo installing kit for KIA K3 sedan (non turbo car, NA engine) which can achieve 200 horse power at front wheel. Price? only about 3000 USD. I strongly believe this payment is worthy for the owner of K3 sedan.

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Owner's Talk : 2011 KIA Forte Coup

Owner's Talk : 2011 KIA Forte Coup




Hi. I am glad to show my car up here. ^^ The most big merit of KIA forte is..the light weight. It weighs only 1,160kg! and it enable clumsy driver to enjoy sports driving even in low speed. Actually, KIA Forte, gives an illusion of being in sports car with the light weight and the sport car looking shape, is not the fast car at all. She spurt 115hp from front wheels. In spite of it's low power, KIA Forte is fun to drive. It is true.



1.Your car history
Hyundai EF Sonata, Hyundai NF Sonata, Hyundai Grandure 2.7, Hyundai i30, Kia Forte Coup


2.Tell us your car simply
2011 KIA Forte with Splashy red color. 6 manual transmission.


3.Tuning Parts?
* Performance : TEIN SS suspension, 2P brakes kit, K&N Filter, ECU Mapping
* Exterior : Luminous eye line, LED tail lamps, Black roof skin


4.Tell us strength & weakness of your car
* Strengths : 2.0 Ceta engine with light body, 6 manual transmission, Good gas mileage.Quick footwork.
* Weaknesses : Children image in Korea. Torsion bean in real wheel. Instable drivability in high speed (over 200km/h)


5.Fuel consumption?
* City : 6~8km/l
* Highway : 12~14km/l ( when drive 100~160km/h)

6.Photos


* Luminous Eye Liner, Fog lamps with yellow film

* Front Air parts

* 5mm hub spacer in real wheel

*LED tail lamps ( Stock option. cost about 500$ )

* 2pcs big rotors, 2 piston calipers

* TEIN SS suspension ( from Japan)

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Test drive : KIA K3/Forte/Cerato (Driving) #3 by partskor

This post is written by the famous korean tuner, named "Crazy tuner"


Test drive : KIA K3/Forte/Cerato (Driving) #3 by partskor

1.6 liter Gamma engine : Peak power 140 hp. 17kg.m exactly same with Hyundai Elantra power train. 6 speed auto transmission.

1) 0~100km/h takes 11 sec.

2) Top speed is limited at 210km/h

3)Photos with Hyundai Elantra

 4) Fuel efficiency test

    * Reset trip computer before the test
    * No Eco driving. Kept the speed range 80~120km/h
    * Distance : 44km
    * Driving time : 31 mins.
    * Test result : 18.3km/L

5) Parking assistance test

  1. Find the place for park between 2 cars

  2. Push the parking assistance button

  3.Switch the direction of parking

 4.Now parking assistance computer is searching and calculating the space

 5. Ready for parking

 6. Done!

KIA K3 (Forte/ Cerato) needs a virtues as a family car rather than a performance car. So with this level of performance K3 showed to us, it's hard to feel regret with KIA K3 while driving. Driving stability at high speed was quite good.

However, when pass a bumpy road at high speed, K3 behaved a little unstable. But it's not a serious problem because this phenomenon occurs with every compact sedans.

I'd like to praise the K3 suspension which distribute the impact coming from rear of the car so smoothly even though torsion beam type of suspension is applied to K3.

Overall, K3 is designed to provide a smooth and gentle ride, but it does not feel like lying on a waterbed. When you drive some where with your family, K3 will allow your family to enjoy a comfortable journey.




Test drive : KIA K3 (Exteior) #1
Test drive : KIA K3 (Interior) #2
Test drive : KIA K3 (Driving) #3



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