You now live in a world with a ZR1-powered pickup truck

Stuffing engine A into automobile B has been part an enthusiast rite of passage for decades. Fast-forward to 2011, and someone has finally jumped to engine Z. Rather, they've taken the engine from a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, and slung it betwixt the front fenders of a Silverado pickup truck.

Ford Lightning owners, Dodge Ram SRT owners and Toyota Tundra TRD owners... bow to your new master.

For those of you not familiar with this particular engine (how?), allow us to enlighten you. What you're looking at above is the LS9 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine. The power output is rated at 638 horses and 604 pound-feet of torque, and all that forward go is now propelling the rear wheels of a Silverado pickup.

Someone get sandbags, high-octane fuel and a video camera, because we want to see this rig run down the drag strip. Our hats off to the mad minds at Houston-based Fastlane for their unholy creation.

Kia to show rear-drive V8 coupe concepts in Frankfurt, Detroit

Hyundai and Kia may have separate product lineups, but the two Korean automakers are owned by the same company. But while the two companies have shared platforms and engines on most occasions, for some reason, Hyundai received a rear-drive platform and the impressive Tau V8 engines for its Genesis range while Kia was left out of the fun.

That could change with the introduction of the K9 sedan, which has been rumored to arrive in 2012, but does Kia have more plans for rear-wheel-drive and maybe even a V8 engine? The UK's What Car? is reporting that Kia is looking to get quite a bit sportier in the future, suggesting that the automaker will release a pair of rear-drive coupe concepts to gauge interest. The first eight-pot coupe will reportedly show up for duty at the Frankfurt Motor Show, followed by a second concept car at the Detroit Auto Show in January. If public opinion of the rumored concepts is strong, What Car? claims a production model could ensue for 2015.

What Car? also renews speculation that Kia is eying a competitor to the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The would-be roadster would be small and light, but importantly, it may not be rear-drive. Word is that the drop-top could utilize the platform of the next generation Cee'd. While we're all for another compact roadster, we'd add that in order to truly compete with the Mazda, rear-drive should definitely be part of the equation. Those with really long memories will recall that Kia has already experimented with small front-drive roadsters designed to take on the Miata – it briefly retained the rights to build its own version of the second-generation Lotus Elan (M100) back in the late 1990s.

2011 Kia Sorento Reviews and Picture

Kia Sorento: Information from responses Kia Sorento 2011 Rating: 8 If you look at a CR-V, RAV4 or Edge with lust in your heart, you can back away from these flirtations. 2011 Kia Sorento A review of the Kia Sorento, 2011, which covers the pros and cons, available options, powertrains and driving performance. Kia Sorento 2011 Kia Sorento Price Opinion. Kia Sorento Specs 2011 Kia Exterior Interior Sorente Kia Sorento, 2011 Sorento 2011. New Kia Sport Utility Vehicles – AOL Autos The 2011 Sorento is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger sport-utility, available in 11 versions, ranging from the base.

2011 Kia Sportage SX: Modern Power for SUV Injected Ecotec Engine

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Kia automaker has released 2011 Kia Sportage SX and has done first drive. Review of Kia Sportage SX is modern SUV design and power that direct-injected 2.0-liter Ecotec engine. Kia has managed the feat while requiring only regular-grade gasoline. We applaud Kia for not requiring the finest of fuel (in terms of price) at the pump, even more so because we’re not being asked to forsake any performance at the altar of 87 octane.Click Images for High-Resolution Images
The biggest piece of the Sportage SX pie is its engine. Kia has managed to coax 260 horsepower (at 6,000 rpm) from just 2.0 liters, which is an impressive feat. Torque comes in at an equally impressive 269 pound-feet, delivered between 1,850 and 3,000 rpm. If that’s not sounding all that special, consider what would happen if you could linearly double the engine size and output. The engine have 520 horsepower from 4.0 liters grab your attention.

Kia Recalls 58K Units of 2004-07 Spectra for Fuel Tank Issue

Kia is recalling 58,322 2004-'07 Spectras, primarily in Midwestern and northeastern states, because corrosion from road salt could cause the fuel tank to fall off the vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).