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Hyundai releases Genesis Coupe performance numbers
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The Genesis Coupe is being launched in South Korea this week, and we've already heard from CAR regarding their testing of the 310-hp 3.8L V6 model. Hyundai released its own performance numbers for the hotly anticipated RWD coupe, and it also included information for the turbocharged 2.0L base model. While CAR achieved a fairly respectable 0-60 time of 5.9 seconds for the V6 model, Hyundai is claiming a sprint to 62 takes 6.3 seconds.
In the Korean home market, the force-fed 2.0L base model will achieve 223 hp and 220 lb-ft with premium fuel, and 210 hp with regular. U.S. customers will reportedly only receive the 210-hp version, and you'll hit that magic number at 6,000 RPM while the turbocharged nature of the 2.0L helps you hit peak torque at a low 2,000 RPM. Hyundai claims the base Coupe's 0-62 time is a rather leisurely 8.3 seconds, but we're guessing that plenty of enthusiasts will get their hands underhood in an effort to greatly boost those numbers.
Korean market pricing starts at 23,200,000 Korean won for the base model and 33,920,000 won for the top of the line V6 model. That's $18,728 and $27,382 in U.S. currency, but Hyundai won't announce official U.S. pricing until closer to the Genesis Coupe's spring 2009 debut.
UPDATE: A source inside Hyundai has told Autoblog to expect a 0-60 time of around 7.5 seconds for the 2.0-liter turbocharged Genesis Coupe. The combination of less weight (under 3,500 pounds) and a retuned engine (Hyundai is still months away from launching the Coupe in the U.S.) will bring performance up to par, compared to its Korean counterpart.
Gallery: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
[Source: World Car Fans]
PRESS RELEASE:
Hyundai Launches Newest Halo Vehicle Genesis Coupe
* A new benchmark for affordable 300-Horsepower Sport Coupes
* Benchmarked to Infiniti G37 levels
* 0-60 in under 6.5 sec
* Genesis Coupe is the most thrilling performance coupe yet from Hyundai
(Jeju Island, Korea) Hyundai Motor Co. today launched its Genesis Coupe in the Korean market at an event on Jeju Island attended by members of the Korean and international press. The logical extension of the highly acclaimed Genesis sports sedan launched earlier this year, the Genesis Coupe raises the Hyundai brand's emotional quotient to a new level with its high performance capabilities and front engine rear wheel drive architecture. Genesis Coupe is an exemplification of Hyundai's design evolution: simple, modern, crisp lines with wonderful proportions and aspiration appeal.
"The Genesis Coupe is our very first thoroughbred, a true halo car with all the hallmarks of a high performance car," said Dr. Hyun–Soon Lee, president of the Corporate Research and Development Division. "The Coupe will do exactly what it was designed to do: Provide a thrilling driving experience and attract new customers to Hyundai showrooms and continue the transformation of our brand."
Styled to Thrill
Genesis Coupe projects a unique sports car look with strong character lines, pronounced shoulders and dynamic details. The aggressive, wedge-like silhouette, short overhangs and long wheelbase give it classic sports car proportions.
Inside and out, the design is thoroughly provocative and emotionally-charged. The exterior front styling radiates a sporty character. Its dynamic, voluminous hood, carefully articulated bumper surfacing and sharply distinctive headlamps combine to give hints of strong performance.
Two signature design elements truly define the Genesis Coupe's highly distinctive look and escalate its dynamic appeal: the emotionally sculpted Z-line and the unique day light opening of the quarter glass. The rear view with its two-tone bumper and dual square-shaped exhaust tips project a solid, vigorous look.
The interior with its aggressive and futuristic design reflects sophistication and sportiness in every detail. Powerful and elegant, exclusive materials have been applied to the interior to create a unique atmosphere. Dual cylinder-type gauge cluster, a floor-mounted accelerator pedal and engine start button are among the innovative design touches.
A full bucket-type driver's seat provides excellent support at all critical points. For convenient entry and egress, the front seat backrests feature walk-in memory design so that the original position of the backrest is restored on entry or egress of the rear seat passengers. Rear seats can be made to quickly fold down with the folding lever in the cabin or the folding button in the trunk.
With its 2820mm wheelbase (290mm longer than the Tiburon/Coupe), Genesis Coupe's cabin provides more headroom, legroom and shoulder room than its predecessor.
The 55/45 front-rear weight distribution endows Genesis Coupe with near-ideal balance for exceptional handling and more refined steering characteristics.
The advantages of a rear-wheel-drive setup include:
* Transfer of weight to the rear axle during heavy acceleration which improves traction
* Larger steering radius as there are no complicated drive shaft joints in the front wheels so that they can now be turned farther
* Better handling and braking thanks to even weight distribution so that the front and rear tires and springs are placed under more even loads, allowing for more grip during cornering and braking
Superior Performance
The Genesis Coupe is the most thrilling performance coupe yet from Hyundai and most importantly, it is attainable – It promises to be the most affordable 300-hp sport coupe on the planet!
At the heart of the story are two performance-focused engines: The range-topping, all aluminum 310 horsepower (premium fuel), 306 horsepower (regular fuel), DOHC 3.8-liter V6 Lambda RS. The base engine will be the 223 horsepower (premium fuel), 210 horsepower (regular fuel) 2.0-liter turbocharged Theta.
Based on the highly successful Lambda V-6 first introduced in 2004, the high performance RS edition (Racing Sport) of the Lambda features several key modifications which have raised power to a maximum of 303ps@6300rpm (306 horsepower for US market) and peak torque to 36.8kg/m@4700rpm enabling the Genesis Coupe to catapult from zero to 100km/h in just 6.3 seconds. The Lambda RS features all-aluminum construction, Dual CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) on both the intake and exhaust valves and a revised intake system.
Because of the sporty, low hood line of the Genesis Coupe, RS engineers were forced to redesign the intake and exhaust systems trimming 5cm from its height.
The exhaust manifold's length and cross section were optimized for reduced resistance which maximizes high speed performance and yields a pleasingly sporty exhaust note. At the same time, the diameter of the intake port in the ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) module was enlarged to improve engine breathing.
Attention was also paid to stiffening the aluminum engine block so it could endure higher stresses while a piston cooling jet was added under each cylinder to reduce thermal loading and prevent heat damage. A further boost in performance was attained by adopting more aggressive camshaft profiles on the Continuously Variable Valve Timing system which governs both the intake and exhaust valves. The V-6 is mated to a six-speed ZF automatic with a 3.4 final drive ratio. A six-speed manual is also available and features a short-stroke shifter (under 41mm), optimized gear ratios and triple cone synchronizers (1st, 2nd and 3rd gears) for smoother shifts.
For economy, Hyundai offers the Theta 2.0-liter inline four cylinder engine with a turbocharger for excellent performance. Maximum power is rated 210ps @ 6000rpm (210 horsepower for US market) while peak torque is 30.5kg-m @ 2000rpm (30.8kg-m for US market), sufficient to propel the car from 0-100km/h in just 8.3 sec. Like the V-6, the Theta employs a Dual CVVT system plus a piston oil cooling jet which is positioned under each cylinder to deliver improved cooling and better fuel efficiency.
Genesis Coupe's chassis has been optimized for dynamic handling and more accurate steering feeling. Dual MacPherson struts in the front improve maneuverability by reducing the offset between the wheel center and the tie rods and increasing the caster angle.
For securing body rigidity while cornering, a front tower strut bar is optional. The rear rides on a five-link setup with reduced toe variation during acceleration, braking and cornering thus yielding precise maneuverability.
The Limited Slip Differential features a torque sensor for improved ride and handling under any road conditions. The rear differential transfer case sits atop a three-point mounting system (including a hydraulic bush mounting) for reduced noise and vibration
Mono tube-type shock absorbers have separate gas and oil chambers to enable stable damping force resulting in better ride and road holding performance.
The use of crash durable adhesives in critical areas has increased dynamic torsional rigidity by 15 percent enabling better ride and handling, increased safety performance and reduced NVH. The Coupe is one of the quietest cars in its class thanks to special reinforcements and applications of various poly-urethane foam as well as sound interceptive materials that have helped eliminate both noise and vibration.
Safety
The use of high strength steel enhances safety and overall performance by achieving a stiffer, lighter body structure. When combined with the six-airbag system, active headrests, Genesis Coupe is expected to earn a five-star crash safety rating.
The Genesis Coupe promises to stop just as fast as it goes. Premium high performance disc brakes from Brembo will be available as part of an optional track–use performance package. For the Genesis Coupe´s front 18–inch wheels, Brembo engineers developed 13.4–inch x 1.1–inch rotors (340mm x 28mm) and four–pot fixed calipers (42mm+42mm) while the rear setup features 13.0–inch x 0.78–inch rotors (330mm x 20mm) gripped by four–pot fixed calipers (32mm+28mm).
At the highest level of international motorsports, Brembo´s signature fixed monobloc brake callipers and oversized rotors are recognized as delivering the ultimate in braking performance. The Italian brake manufacturer is acknowledged as the world leader in high performance braking systems and is a supplier to the world´s best–known formula racing teams as well as Italian and German manufacturers of supercars and sports cars.
Available safety equipment also includes Electronic Stability Program which uses the speed sensors on each wheel and the ability to brake individual wheels that are the basis of antilock brakes. ESP adds a control unit that monitors steering wheel angle and vehicle rotation around the vehicle's vertical axis.
This unit uses the steering and rotation information to detect that the vehicle is about to travel in a direction different from the one indicated by the steering wheel position. Then ESP automatically brakes the appropriate wheel to help the driver maintain control.
Touches of convenience include USB/iPod connectors, auxilliary audio inputs, 5.6-inch information display unit (for audio controls, digital clock, climate control, inside/outside temperature) and steering wheel-mounted remote controls for the audio system. An eight-speaker Infinity sound system is optional.
Hyundai hopes to sell 40,000 Genesis Coupes annually, 5,000 in Korea and 35,000 in overseas markets. The Genesis Coupe's target customer is a middle-aged male (64 percent) looking for superior performance in terms of acceleration and handling. The competitive set includes the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Nissan Altima Coupe and Mustang.
Korean retail prices start at 23,200,000 Korean won for the base version and with full options, including the V-6 Lamda RS engine, the Coupe tops out at 33,920,000 Korean won.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Crackberry Addict 11:13AM (10/15/2008)
The msrp better be less then the new Camero's!
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Flashpoint 12:13PM (10/15/2008)
My girlfriend bought a Hyundai Accord Coupe last week.
As much as I like the Genesis as a luxury sedan, the Coupe makes no sense at all. It shares almost nothing in common with the Genesis. Hyundai shoulda named it something else.
The Honda Accord Coupe looks better and has more horses for the $31,000 loaded we paid for it. I hope the Genesis has less buttons and a more focused centerstack but other than that, the Genesis feels out of place.
BOB 1:18PM (10/15/2008)
accord coupe =fwd, genesis/tiburon coupe = rwd. Genesis wins.
Noah 1:29PM (10/15/2008)
Flashpoint-
Accord: FWD
Genesis: RWD
Why are you comparing the two? Would you really cross-shop these two vehicles? Well, perhaps, depending on how they price it. Yes, the sedan is more expensive than the Accord, but the coupe may cut out a lot of luxury (and thus, price). We will see.
jv2k 5:51PM (10/15/2008)
You mean HONDA accord flashpoint.
chiohmann 10:05PM (10/15/2008)
Guys, dont freak out (:
I promise you official MSRP will be lowers that what it is in Korea.
For example, Hyundai Genesis costs
50 000 000 South Korean won which is 40 400 U.S. dollars. That is 3000 dollar difference.
JF 11:13AM (10/15/2008)
Looks good, although its too bad you can't get the v8 offered in the Genesis sedan, just for the sound alone.
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J M C 3 12:18PM (10/15/2008)
Doesn't look like the high end Genesis sedan.
More like a Tiburon.
I think I'd feel duped if I bought this based on the 'Genesis' name cred.
Sharone 11:17AM (10/15/2008)
This car needs a DSG type gearbox, and a better V6 engine.
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MikeW 12:43PM (10/15/2008)
Direct injection & an 8 speed automatic are in Hyundai's pipeline.
So here's hoping for an earlier than normal mid-cycle facelift
Juan 11:18AM (10/15/2008)
Are those numbers for the manual or the automatic? And how much does this thing weigh anyway? The V6 Sedan gets to 60 around 6.5 seconds according other sites so i would have expected the coupe to be faster with 20 extra ponies. I sure hope these numbers are on the conservative side...
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Adam Marcello 11:20AM (10/15/2008)
Is anyone else as mystified as I am about this "tuner" model. If im a car enthusiest why would I knowingly buy a car that goes 2 seconds slower to 60. The cost to get that turbo model to the same level as the 6 will be far greater than the cost from the factory. Unless the 4 is underated by a lot then I just dont see real tuners falling for this.
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Tommy 11:29AM (10/15/2008)
Well, $17k for the Turbo
$27k for the V6
Big Turbo Kit- $5,000 (fmic, DP, exhaust, injectors, ECU chip, etc.)
Exhaust - $600
Intake - $300
So for about $6,000 in upgrades you could have a nice car which can definately go under 14 secon in 1/4 and 0-60 in around 5 seconds (or less - it's a RWD)
I still would NEVER buy a Huyndai
Mike 11:37AM (10/15/2008)
If the 4cyl does in fact come in 10k less than the 6cyl the 4 is definitely the choice!
With a chip / intake / exhaust / downpipe.. most turbo cars can gain anwhere from 40 - 90+hp.
VW has chips for 2.0t that add 30hp and 60 torque for $550.. so if this were the same.. then expect 240hp and 270torque.
Still not impressed with the times.. I hope Hyundai is way off on numbers. The 8.3 seconds is slower than automatic Sentra SE-R.(7.6seconds)
Adam Marcello 12:09PM (10/15/2008)
Have they released specs on the turbo yet? Most new turbo designs place the turbos at their max efficiency point. Sure you can crank the boost but youll be overworking the turbo. This car is going to need a swap to make 100 additional hp. Thats a 48 percent increase.
Maybe I am just getting older but it seems silly to me to buy a car only to have to spend all that time and money only to have it acheive what you could have got from the factory. Not to mention your super kia warantee is now crap.
TJ 3:50PM (10/15/2008)
"Still not impressed with the times.. I hope Hyundai is way off on numbers. The 8.3 seconds is slower than automatic Sentra SE-R.(7.6seconds)"
Its also slower than my 04 Dodge Stratus v6/auto. That's just sad.
Dan 4:41PM (10/15/2008)
This is something that bugs me about cars in general. All the little high-payoff things I've done to my 02 WRX - remove catalytic converters, turn up the boost, stiffer suspension, light flywheel - could have been done by the factory. None of them would have made it more expensive and some of them would have made it cheaper. It's amazing how much better it becomes once you feed it some decongestants.
Just a chip and a pipe should be able to get 250hp out of this thing easy. The max torque at 2000 rpm gives me pause, though... that means the turbo is tiny and the compression might be a bit high for a bigger one.
Bang for the buck is going to be great, regardless. If the 370Z costs as much as I think it will, this Coupe is going to be the new tuner car of choice for the Obama malaise years, the way the Eclipse and Civic used to be.
ambientFLIER 8:11PM (10/15/2008)
Removing cats is a stupid thing to do, and also illegal. Why would a factory do that, again?
tekd 3:56AM (10/16/2008)
Removing cats is friggin' retarded. Not only are you single handedly spewing so much pollution that you're canceling out the combined effects of HUNDREDS if not thousands of cars having newer pollution control systems (meaning the damage you're doing is wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of other peoples' equipment-why are we all spending money on better pollution control equipment if you're going to undo the work of hundreds or thousands of people?!), you're also screwing with an exhaust system that's been very carefully tuned by Subaru for resonances and backpressures. You're almost as ridiculous as the motorcyclists who think taking off the mufflers then riding your motorcycle up and down the same city block over and over makes people think you're anything other than a total douche, and the only reason you're slightly better is because they remove their cats too.
BoxerFanatic 11:21AM (10/15/2008)
Ok...
So, the 3.8 liter V6 can muster over 300hp... not bad. Not the highest specific output ever, but not bad.
But the 2.0 Turbo can only muster 105hp/liter in us trim? How much power are they leaving on the table?
Subaru 2.0 Turbo boxer engines easily made over 230hp, and were tuneable to the neighborhood of 300hp with aftermarket parts. I am not expecting that...
But 210hp seems a little WEAK for a 2 liter engine, with a turbo. Some 2 liter engines can make 105hp/liter WITHOUT a turbo. remove some static compression, but crank up the boost (dynamic compression) and this engine should be capable of much more, or else it hasn't been executed well.
It is a bit sad that it doesn't get a special model with the Tau V8, though.
Not that it matters that much. With the puckered grille, and the sagging rear quarter windows, the car doesn't look good enough for me to consider buying, anyway.
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