0-100 times

[I Stung U]

Hello,

So, what 0-100kms/hr times are you able to do with a stock Stinger GT or GT Limited ?
Pros get as fast as 4.4 sec. for 0-60mph (rwd( and best of 4.7 sec. (awd),
but what are normal folks able to do ?

Car Comparison | 0-60 Specs

Do the pros like care and driver, motortrend time it from when the car starts to move (using sensors) or from reacting to a green light to go ? is it from having launch option down there, they warm up the tires, etc. ? Optimal conditions ?

I'm getting mid 5's... but it is cold out, using summer tires. Comfort or sport, is about the same.
My sport causes a bit slip on launch, and comfort does not, so here or there ? Haven't tried custom mode, if it'll allow to tweek it for less slip but power setting ?

And low to mid 3's for the 50-70mph (80-113kms/hr) passing test.. but likely didn't time it right.. likely could be low 3's steady if timed right. Is pretty quick !!

I'll have to try it with the winter tires after tomorrow.

 

[TimT]

The car tests are normally done when the tires are warm (from previous video/article related driving) and mostly even on dry conditions.
Additionally the car magazines mostly use a GPS based speedometer that is attached inside the car, meaning that it starts measuring from the moment the car starts moving and caps it as the car reaches 60 mph / 100km/h or whatever the set goal is. That is the probably the most accurate way of testing it in real world conditions.

 

[me&stinger]

True, professional car handlers, tires warmed, proper equipment, and optimal conditions in test environments.

4.4 seconds to 0 - 60mph is cool but I wonder how many trials did it take to reach the top speed? How many cars did they trial? What was the averaged times combined? All they need is 1 (recorded) time to document the specification.

You're testing in a real world (and not always optimal) environment under varies conditions in your car. In a YouTube video I think I saw a 4.6 seconds 0 - 60mph time. The driver had some gauge attached and it wasn't a stopwatch. I've never tried myself but I'm pretty sure I'll lower the normal folks average.

 

[runner1]

My 2019 awd always runs over 5 seconds as well. I’ve seen several test cars in Canadian videos run over 5. I am starting to think the 2019 Canadian cars are detuned? I know another couple of Canadian folks running 5.1-5.7 depending on temps. I’d like to compare my stock logs to a USA car to check my boost avg and timing to theirs.

 

[runner1]

Unplug the ecu for an hours, add octane boost and go give it a run. I’m curious if it’s maybe am adaptive thing due to fuel quality/ethanol? I often feel like my car is really falling off after after 70-80 kph....like boost is tapering off or there is a restriction in air in or out,

 

[NS_Stinger]

My 2019 awd always runs over 5 seconds as well. I’ve seen several test cars in Canadian videos run over 5. I am starting to think the 2019 Canadian cars are detuned? I know another couple of Canadian folks running 5.1-5.7 depending on temps. I’d like to compare my stock logs to a USA car to check my boost avg and timing to theirs.

No us Canucks aren't detuned, we just all have AWD models with more drivetrain loss. The guys in the US getting the best times are RWD and giving 0-60mph (0-96.5kph) times versus 0-100km/hr (0-62mph) time.

 

[I Stung U]

I get the difference between 0-60mph and 0-100kms, but at this rate of speed, it should still be about 5 secs. or 5.1. Kia says 4.7 ( some pros get as low as 4.4), so ?
If winter tires grip better, in this weather up here, I'll try a couple of runs now that they're on. the other day, was -3 and summer tires.. definitely would not grip well, even if i don't hear/fee the slip, it may be there.

 

[I Stung U]

o.k. So I was bored today and I tried some 0-100 runs today. It's lightly raining out, and +1C out, so cold, wet, but not icy (yet).. and my new Winter sport tires are likely to grip better than the M pilot Sport did over a week ago when I tried +2-3C out w/summer tires ? Maybe ?

So, I used the launch control (didn't use that last week), and I'm still getting similar times of 5.4-5.7 sec.. but that's with my own thumb pressing the lap timer.. human error, as most of us likely do,
But, the lap timer button doesn't work when in launch mode. It seems cause the screen is busy popping up the launch message, though just a digital screen image, it blocks the lap timer from working, until the launch screen message goes away, and by then it's too late.. so gotta use a separate stop watch.. WTF ? They add a cool lap timer in the cluster, but it can't be used at launch ?? !!!! hahahaa...

So, I image, if it was dry out today, I'd get closer to 5 secs. The traction control and stability control is off, and it'll allow for ever so lightly slipping, effecting the time.

Will try again tomorrow afternoon. Suppose to rain in morning bu then stop and be 6C.. if roads are dry, I'll try

So everyone else is still getting in mid 5's w/launch control ?
I didn't know how to use it last time, so I didn't.
It does take off better than the normal start way, but road surface and wet conditions effected my runs for sure. I knew it would, but it was fun trying

I assume doing runs with full tank or half tank will make a difference, with the weight of the cars. Do the Pros do it on full tank ?
And last time, I had reg. gas in it.. currently, I filled up w/91, but bit of 87 is mixed in.

 

[I Stung U]

Oh, does anyone know if the anolog speedometer needle or the digital one is behind on showing the actual speed in full throttle mode ?

So, is the car actually at 100, but the needle is moving tiny % slower to actual and can't keep up ? it says 98, but you're already at 100 ?
Same for the digital, cause that goes up in chunks and not consistent increments, so ? ?

 

[Kimberly Lazarski]

0-60 (or 0-62/0-100kph) is going to be highly dependent upon surface temperature, pavement type, ambient humidity and temperature, with concrete after summer day but later in the afternoon after the ambient temperature has cooled a bit (but the concrete still hot), with the tires warmed up would probably give you the best time short of being on a prepped drag strip.

The folks pulling 4.4 on a stock tune and tires are probably on hot pavement but cool air. They'd probably be at over 5s on a cold day on cold pavement with cold tires.

 

[cncBilly]

o.k. So I was bored today and I tried some 0-100 runs today. It's lightly raining out, and +1C out, so cold, wet, but not icy (yet).. and my new Winter sport tires are likely to grip better than the M pilot Sport did over a week ago when I tried +2-3C out w/summer tires ? Maybe ?

So, I used the launch control (didn't use that last week), and I'm still getting similar times of 5.4-5.7 sec.. but that's with my own thumb pressing the lap timer.. human error, as most of us likely do,
But, the lap timer button doesn't work when in launch mode. It seems cause the screen is busy popping up the launch message, though just a digital screen image, it blocks the lap timer from working, until the launch screen message goes away, and by then it's too late.. so gotta use a separate stop watch.. WTF ? They add a cool lap timer in the cluster, but it can't be used at launch ?? !!!! hahahaa...

So, I image, if it was dry out today, I'd get closer to 5 secs. The traction control and stability control is off, and it'll allow for ever so lightly slipping, effecting the time.

Will try again tomorrow afternoon. Suppose to rain in morning bu then stop and be 6C.. if roads are dry, I'll try

So everyone else is still getting in mid 5's w/launch control ?
I didn't know how to use it last time, so I didn't.
It does take off better than the normal start way, but road surface and wet conditions effected my runs for sure. I knew it would, but it was fun trying

I assume doing runs with full tank or half tank will make a difference, with the weight of the cars. Do the Pros do it on full tank ?
And last time, I had reg. gas in it.. currently, I filled up w/91, but bit of 87 is mixed in.

Pro Tip.......Stop putting 87 in your car!!! EVER!!

 

[I Stung U]

Pro Tip.......Stop putting 87 in your car!!! EVER!!

Reading more about oils, etc. I've come across the issue of Low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI), which can be an issue due to the quality of oil and fuel oct. used. Now knowing more about this, I'll stick to Premium fuel.

Engineers should be aware of this, and why the only "Recommend" Premium fuel, and say the warranty is safe if use lower octane, is beyond me ??
And the same for the oil. Kia says that reg. conventional 5w 30 oil is fine. But if Synthetic oil that meets higher standards and is better designed to assist in avoiding the chance of LSPI, then they should be letting the consumer know this. Especially, since LSPI seems to be more of an issue for GDI Engine designs.
So, 91 Octane and Full synthetic oil that meets SN Plus at a min. Even the one that meets ACEA A5/B5, European Std.

We don't need the engine failing after the warranty has expired. Likely wouldn't happen prior to that.

Side note, I though Canada Stingers didn't have the Launch, but happy I read the manual and found it. I'll not use it very often, nice to have it.

The sales reps in dealerships know squat about the cars they sell. How hard is it to read/watch info on the cars on down time. The guy didn't know what the differences was between sport/comfort, etc.. except for the more sporty or comfort feel change. Had no idea the awd ratio changed and said it didn't have launch option.

 

[turboAWD]

Agree with you on the sales guys, but I think sometimes it's part of their shtick. If they know nothing about the cars, the average guy thinks he knows so much more, so he'll clearly be able negotiate a good deal over this loser. But yeah - all things being equal, would much rather buy from a guy who knows all about the car and pay $200 more.. The guy I dealt with actually was reasonably knowledgeable - we made a point of dealing with him again when we bought a '16 GTI for my wife a month later.

 

[Tonkabob]

Buy a dragy to measure your times. Your reaction time is too slow!
Burger Motorsports has them on sale for $139. I didn't think id use mine much but use it a ton. Good for testing new mods. Also find them used for $100-125
Here are the fastest Stinger 0-100 KMH times in the world.

 

[turboAWD]

I like the idea of the dragy - the 9% 1 star reviews on amazon about getting used units and battery not holding a charge are a bit off-putting..

 

[Tonkabob]

I bought mine used and have used it about a year. Have to remember to close the app when not using it or it will drain the battery. Also you can plug it in to your usb charging port so you don't really need any battery life at all.

 

[Sybaritic]

I had two Stingers. First one 4.65s, and this current one 4.92s, but I had stuff in the trunk.

I mounted my GoPro on the steering column recording the speedo, and then I would watch the video and use a timer from when the needle moves to when it's about to sweep 100 km/h. It's amazing how quick that needle reaches 100 km/h this car is amazing for the money we paid.

 

[I Stung U]

I didn't get any dragy, reviews are mixed on that, but I downloaded the DR drag racer app for my phone.
Ya, it's likely not reliable, but it was free and something to just have a try out.
with this, my best 0-60 is 4.4 and 2nd 4.5 sec. usually works out to .2 more These two best were not combined with 1/4mile.
likely not accurate. It shows in how many feet it took in that time as well and there's inconsistencies in the vary of runs. one 4.4 shows I did it in 269F and another of 4.5 shows I did that in 222F,
But I did consistently get both under 5 secs. and low 5's.
and 2 best 1/4 were 12.8 & 12.9... oddly, these two best 1/4 runs had slower 0-100 times ... of 4.8 & 5.2 so that's odd too.
I guess it's possible the way it went had better upper range ?
one run I had 0-100kph in 5.3 but 13.3 in 1/4 mile, this makes sense
another i had 0-100kh in 4.8 but 12.9 in 1/4 mile .... as this one too
"" " " 0-100 in 5.2 but 12.8 in 1/4 mile ..... this one oddly has best 1/4 mile, but slower 0-100

Regardless if this app works well or not, does anyone know if it's normal for a 1/4 run time to be better with a run that the 0-60/100 time was slower ?

Yes, all these were done while visiting my cousins in Mexico.

 

[Crisis]

Using a little plug-in OBD2 scanner & app, my best 0-60 is 4.42 seconds. Best 1/4 mile (with timeslip at a real drag strip) was 13.1 at 107mph.

 

[Travis Wills]

The Dragy or a VBOX is the ONLY way to measure 0-60 mph accurately. It has always been within .02 seconds of the times that my drag slips have read.

The biggest problem with the dragy is the decline in elevation accuracy. There is too much variance in that measurement from run to run even on the same course.

Car and Driver typically will report the fastest times for cars over the other magazines because they use the 1 foot rollout method and they also recalculate the time to account for environmental factors like altitude and temperature.

The fastest reported 0-60 mph for the Stinger is 4.4 seconds from RWD GT and RWD GT2 cars. I have a 2019 RWD GT2 and I was able to do 4.59 when it was completely stock. With a couple of mild modifications I was able to get that down to 4.37.

I have seen a RWD GT get as low as 4.27 while claiming to be 100% stock. That actually sounds reasonable considering the weight advantage that car has.

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