18
Mar
If you were waiting eagerly to see the Hyundai Genesis Coupe on Wednesday at the New York Auto Show Debut, problem solved…. thanks to leaked high resolution images of the car and specs you don't have to wait. The Genesis Coupe is scheduled to go on sale at the start of 2009 and, because there’s no official press release so far, all we know is that the Genesis Coupe will be offered with a 300 hp 3.8 liter V6 engine, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. Equipped with this engine, the car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in under 6.0 sec. This is a very nice car for Hyundai and i really like the direction Hyundai is taking its company with this car and the sedan. What do you think of the car? see rest of pictures below.[Source: Auto Unleashed]
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19
Nov
check out the new hyundai does it look familar? it should, this car has the grille of a lexus ls 460, and the back tail lights look like a bmw 5 series, so if you want a knock off you can get this cheap piece of crap for like half the price, still at least hyundai is combining two nice cars which is a start from the other Hyundais.
[Source: bobaedream]
15
Nov
var digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/motorsport/Autoblog_liveblogging_Hyundai_RWD_Coupe_reveal’; The Hyundai press conference begins at 5:30 PM EST. Come back here and keep hitting refresh to find out all about the Korean automaker’s new rear-wheel-drive coupe in real-time from the floor of the 2007 LA Auto Show.
click above image for big gallery of high-res pics
5:15 PM: Sitting around at Hyundai’s display listening to some generic techno. T-minus 15 minutes until the press conference begins.
5:30 PM: Joel and John from Hyundai USA are talking on stage. We’re about to start!
5:32 PM: They admit enthusiastic car buffs don’t usually look at Hyundai, save for a few Tiburon owners.
5:34 PM: CONFIRMED: Front-wheel-drive Tiburon replacement and rear-wheel-drive coupe are two different vehicles.
5:35 PM: Showing video of RWD test mule all covered up being thrashed on the road. Now it’s being chased by a photographer on a motorcycle. We’re so confused here.
5:36 PM: The sheet’s pulled off. Pics are on their way, but we can tell you the vehicle is very tuner-oriented. Called the Concept Genesis Coupe. Bright orange paint and vented carbon fiber hood pop. Dropping beltline behind doors is a signature design feature, helps rear passenger see out. Carbon fiber-tipped spoiler sits out back while the front is capped by a carbon fiber fascia.
5:38 PM: Engines will be a turbo four-cylinder and the 3.8L V6 from the Genesis sedan with over 300 HP. Brembo brakes and an LSD will be offered.
5:42 PM: Hyundai reportedly used the BMW E46 M3 as a benchmark!
5:39 PM: Production version will be shown at New York Auto Show in late March.
5:48 PM: Official press release added after jump. Tons of pics will be uploaded in minutes.
6:10PM: Our entire catalogue of live shots and official shots have been added to the gallery, and we’ve included a more robust press release after the jump. That’s it! Clearly the Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe is the hottest car of the show, and for what it’s worth, the thing looks even better in person.
6:28 PM: Video of live reveal added after the jump.
Gallery: Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe
CARversation Comments: what an improvement, looks really nice and that is pretty fast under 6 seconds, but no comparison to the bmw. just wonder the price.
[Source Autoblog.com]
10
Nov
click above image for more pics of Hyundai’s RWD coupe
Now that the final design for Hyundai’s upcoming rear-wheel-drive coupe has been revealed, speculation has turned to what will be powering it. The photos of the undisguised car were reportedly taken during a marketing presentation at which those in attendance were told the only two available engines would be a 2.0L turbo with 215 HP and 217 ft-lbs of torque or a 3.8L V6 with 300 HP and 280 ft-lbs. While a 300-horsepower V6 is nothing to sneeze at, Hyundai hoons are still hoping the automaker makes a V8 available, as well. The only one Hyundai has to offer is the 4.6L V8 that’s destined to power the Genesis sedan. Inside Line, however, cites Korean news reports as making explicitly clear that the 4.6L V8 is only for the Genesis sedan and will not be shared with the coupe. So it appears that those in search of a RWD V8 alternative to the Mustang in this price range will not have an option to consider at Hyundai dealerships.
Carversation Comments: this really sucks, would be cool to see a hyundai with a v8 competing with the mustang. i find the new body really nice and hope it performs good and hopefully this will boost hyundais brand.
[Source: Inside Line, Auto Blog]
