SEMA Preview: Street Concepts Hyundai Genesis Coupe
by Damon Lavrinc on Sep 24th 2008 at 2:02PM 
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Street Concepts Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Hyundai's trifecta of SEMA-bound Genesis Coupes is complete, and the latest tuned, rear-wheel-drive two-door comes courtesy of Street Concepts. Unlike the turbo'd models from RMR and HKS, the Street Concepts Coupe is packing the 3.8-liter V6 fitted with a custom cold-air intake and a Magnaflow exhaust. According to Street Concepts' owner, Shawn Williams, their aim is to "maximize the driving capabilities of the Genesis Coupe while striving for a level of practicality..."
To that end, the only performance mods – outside of aiding the V6's breathing – include a modified suspension, Brembo brakes and 19-inch Volk wheels shod in performance rubber. The exterior benefits from a black camo and "stealth fighter-inspired paint design," along with tinted head and taillights, APR rear wing and custom grille. Inside, carbon fiber trim joins a pair of Cobra seats with black suede accents and an Infinity audio system.
With the Coupes covered, we're waiting to see who Hyundai tapped to tune its three Genesis sedans. We're sure they won't be nearly as entertaining on the track, but a few VIP-styled sedans could do a lot to stoke the image of the Genesis. Press release below the fold.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Alex Nunez 2:32PM (9/24/2008)
I thought Ford had the Knight Rider placement deal...
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Menice 2:33PM (9/24/2008)
aside from the over excessive red lights/ high lights...it looks cool.. that front sticker has to go..."danger, air intake." wow.
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bakka 2:35PM (9/24/2008)
Someone is going to put that Hyundai V8 in this thing!
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Marlon 3:35PM (9/24/2008)
As much as I hate to admit it, Hyundai is looking pretty darn good right now. Can't wait to see these on the street.
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John R 2:49PM (9/24/2008)
I dunno about this one. I'm likin' the red HKS one from a few weeks back.
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s13hybrid 2:50PM (9/24/2008)
Take away the stickers, camo paint job, red lights, and spoiler/wing. Keep the volks, and keep it lowered like that, and bam, exactly what I want haha.
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s13hybrid 2:51PM (9/24/2008)
Oh and definitly keep the brembos. But I think I would want the turbo 4, over the v6 probably (unless the v6 is easily boost ready).
Torrent 3:06PM (9/24/2008)
Red?
RED?
RED HEADLIGHTS?
zomg
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Haynix 4:27PM (9/24/2008)
This looks shopped, I can tell from some of the pixels and from seeing quite a few shops in my time.
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montoym 9:41PM (9/24/2008)
The tires and wheels give it away the most for me.
I say the most since really, there's not a whole lot of the car that doesn't looked photoshopped or at least a rendering. This definitely isn't a photo of the real car that's easy to see.
The tires are the easiest though since they have absolutely no tread and are completley blank on the side.
john riley 4:47PM (9/24/2008)
If you are having contact with Hyundai, you need to ask them what happened to the Elantra Touring. Seems to be MIA.
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Cameron 7:16PM (9/24/2008)
Volks on a Hyundai? Now I've seen everything.
Any other Hyundai and the wheels would be worth more than the car!
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