Inside Line claims no V8 for Hyundai Coupe
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.
[Source: Inside Line]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Max 4:37PM (11/09/2007)
Why is the lack of a V8 a bad thing when a presumably lighter V6 can produce the same power? Its probably a little down on torque, but I think a V6 fits this car's image better.
No one complains about the G37's power.
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Jerk Face 4:47PM (11/09/2007)
Yep. Well said, buddy. V8's need to go away anyway. Is this 1979?
Mez Jr 5:31PM (11/09/2007)
@jerkface:
Yeah, I mean, who needs more power and a broader powerband?
Matt 6:33PM (11/09/2007)
"Yeah, I mean, who needs more power and a broader powerband?"
And this is why we buy domestic. :)
naggs 6:18PM (11/10/2007)
as if the dohc v6 is the ultimate engine configuration
pushrod v8s with almost double the displacement are smaller, lighter, more efficient, more powerful, more torquey, cost less to make and last longer
using hp/liter is fing meaningless
tekdemon 6:23PM (11/10/2007)
Mez and Matt, you guys have no idea what you're talking about. An engine's powerband and torque don't magically improve just because you shoved in more cylinders.
More cylinders makes it easier to make an engine run smoothly, but more cylinders doesn't automatically equal more power. It's just that most V8's have more displacement than V6's, but if you made a huge V6 it'd put out just as much power.
naggs 6:36PM (11/10/2007)
your right, its the more displacement that makes the more power and torque
the reason you have more cylinders is because 1 cylinder 4 liter engine cant rev past 3k rpm.
darth 4:38PM (11/09/2007)
That stinks
hopefully it will have a good V6 engine cause it looks very good, except for that weird drop in the rear windows
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Christopher H. Kim 4:42PM (11/09/2007)
Eh, 300HP V6 is plenty especially when gas prices are soo high
V6 will be lighter also
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naggs 6:48PM (11/10/2007)
if you compare dohc v6 to dohc v8 then yes, the v6 is lighter and more efficient
if the koreans would start making the inheriently superior ohv v8, that is smaller, lighter and more efficient than the v6 or v8
Jon 4:44PM (11/09/2007)
Hyundai Coupe + LS1 = V8 RWD Coupe.
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SamanthaBraun38 4:47PM (11/09/2007)
Shoehorning in a V8 can certainly be done at a later date should this establish Hyundai, as is their goal with this 'Halo car'. Think about the fact that we are talking about Hyundai who built the 'Scoupe' with a 1.5 liter turbo and now we are talking about a different Hyundai that is producing engines that put out 300 and 380 hp. It's not out of the realm of possiblity. Just not in 2009.
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nquillen 4:57PM (11/09/2007)
I don't think anyone cares if they only put a V6 in it as long as they keep it a RWD chassis.
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TriShield 5:02PM (11/09/2007)
Not really surprising. They Hyundai community has known for awhile this car wouldn't be carrying the V8 out of the Genesis sedan. Kind of a shame since it looks like a large car next to the Mustang and it's almost certain to weigh 3,500lbs+.
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Matt 7:52PM (11/09/2007)
I'd LOVE to know how you feel qualified enough to make that statement, estimate or not.
naggs 5:45PM (11/10/2007)
are you blind
its clearly much smaller than the mustang. the ford has a v8 and still weighs about 3500. its not unrealistic to expect the turbo 4 to weigh in at about 3200 and the v6 to be 33-3400.
KnightRider 5:03PM (11/09/2007)
The front is really ugly fuggly. I expected a better looking car, 300HP should be plenty for that car.
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Tagg 5:51PM (11/09/2007)
The beltline on the Genesis is just bizarre with that swoop for the rear side window. I know they did that so the back seat passengers can see out better but it just looks poorly executed.
As for the V8 being from 1979, grow up. I there were a number of I-4's and V-6's during that period because of the gas crisis. Nothing, and I will say it again NOTHING sounds better than a strong V-8 engine. Also if done correctly they can give you good mileage and good value without the buzz of a hopped up V-6 or those obnoxious 4 bangers with the coffee can exhausts on them.
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Eric 7:15PM (11/09/2007)
I would have to disagree: there are lots of engines that (to me) sound far better than any V8: Porsche flat-six, Carrera GT V10, Lamborghini V10, Ferrari V12, Jaguar V12, and on and on...
It is purly subjective.
Tagg 10:36PM (11/09/2007)
I don't disagree but I could never afford any of those so for music to my ears a V-8 is it.
What do you think of the buzz a hopped up Civic makes?