Hyundai bumps the output of Genesis V8 by 10hp for 2010
Even with two completely redesigned models debuting in the coming weeks, Hyundai won't leave its carryover models alone for the 2010 model year. Engineers have tweaked the 4.6-liter V8 in the Genesis sedan and extracted an extra ten horsepower from the Tau to bring peak output up to 385 hp at 6,500 rpm.
Hyundai Technical Center powertrain director John Juriga acknowledged that the performance stats will remain the same, but drivers will be able to feel the increased grunt. The revisions not only increase output, but also improve the refinement and driveability of the V8 to feel more responsive at the low end of the tach.
To achieve its goals, Hyundai added a two-step variable induction system that varies the flow through the intake manifold at low and high rpm, along with continuously variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust, larger valves, and a chromium nitride coating on the pistons to reduce friction. The updated Genesis sedans will be arriving in dealerships later this year.
Gallery: 2010 Hyundai Tau V8 power-up
[Source: Hyundai]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
tanooki2003 9:20AM (11/23/2009)
Great job Hyundai.
Most companies need to learn by this example, which is once you got a hot product, don't just sit on it and wait for other manufacturers to come out with something better. I myself follow that example for my business.
As for the technology Hyundai has put into this V8, I definitely congratulate them for their efforts, teamwork, and strides to bring the company that once was rubble to becoming one of the manufacturing leaders showing others how a successful business should be ran.
Keep up the great work
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Lar7789789 12:54PM (11/23/2009)
I am very impressed.
I have been saying this for years.......This is why I can't stand GM.
why is it that some car companies like Hyundai and Ford, can get this much horsepower out of such a small engine, but GM has to have a monster 6.2 liter, which is what like 390 cubic inches, to get 426 horsepwer, which is only 30 hp more that this tiny 4.6 liter engine.
Its like GM has to rely on bigger and bigger engines, not to be funny, but its like GM is literally making up for something. It's like they can't be competitive without putting monster sized engines in their cars.
Sal Collaziano 9:23AM (11/23/2009)
Hyundai is certainly not sitting back and resting on their laurels. They continue to improve year after year after year. Most people don't want to admit it but the Genesis is a very capable vehicle that easily competes with in the luxury arena. Once the Equus comes around, there's going to be very little question that Hyundai cannot stand side by side with the likes of Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Audi and others.. It's a shame to see how quickly they're excelling into "top tier" status while our own domestic luxury automobile companies fall further into the unknown...
Sal Collaziano
http://www.genesisowners.com
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TigerMil 9:29AM (11/23/2009)
Hmm...perhaps Hyundai is UNDERREPORTING the hp gains...."a two-step variable induction system that varies the flow through the intake manifold at low and high rpm, along with continuously variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust, larger valves, and a chromium nitride coating" should give more than 10 hp.
Not that I'm against engines with more hp than advertised....
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paul34 9:38AM (11/23/2009)
Well, based on the rest of their statement, I assume that the 10 HP gain is only at peak; the real improvement is probably over the entire power and torque range, possibly to give a flatter torque curve or maybe one biased more towards the low end... otherwise I doubt he'd say that people would notice a 10 HP improvement.
Mike!!ekiM 9:34AM (11/23/2009)
OMG after 2009, it must be 1950!
What crackpot gives a damn about horsepower in 2010!
Where's your high MPG engines.
Hyundai: The DELUSION Continues.
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paul34 9:38AM (11/23/2009)
WTF are you talking about?
tanooki2003 9:40AM (11/23/2009)
And yet there's always a troll or two in every crowd, especially in forms relating to Hyundai. THis being probably the most retarded anti-Hyundai comments yet.
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300istheno. 9:43AM (11/23/2009)
some get rid of that fool Mike....if you want something with mpg, get a chevy that drives boringly down the road....at least some other manufacturers are letting the last of us gear heads have some fun (yes i'm aware of the corvette and maro ss, so save it with the comments )
axlewood 9:43AM (11/23/2009)
99.99% of the crackpots on this blog. Get bent you tree hugger ;P
MikeW 9:58AM (11/23/2009)
Wait for next year, Hyundai 8 speed automatic
and maybe direct injection, cylinder shutoff, 5 liter version, or supercharger.
Hyundai has the 'blue' version, and the new '11 sonata
flammablewater 9:57AM (11/23/2009)
My Accent gets 40mpg on the highway and competes very well for its class in auto-x. Shut up.
Arumage 10:48AM (11/23/2009)
If you can get people to stop buying them, I'm sure auto manufacturers will stop making them, but until then V8's will still be around. I think your argument falls on deaf ears here, especially when you bring up politics. Perhaps you should try http://green.autoblog.com.
Matt 12:12PM (11/23/2009)
"What crackpot gives a damn about horsepower in 2010!
Where's your high MPG engines.
Hyundai: The DELUSION Continues."
I do...I could care less about silly MPGs...but on that front...Hyundai's 385 HP V8 is just as economical as a 3.5 V6 from Ford.
So...I 'll take the proper V8...and let you to drive some POS rollerskate.
jsjs 1:21PM (11/23/2009)
Uhh, how 'bout Hyundai's new DI 4 cyl which likely will push the Sonata's listed MPG up to over 35 MPG?
Besides, for a V8, the Genesis w/ the Tau engine does pretty well w/ regard to highway fuel use - there have been owners getting 31/32 MPG going 71-72.
merlot066 4:55PM (11/23/2009)
Wow Matt, he much bigger Taurus SHO gets 3 less HP and gets the same MPG... but that just goes right over your head I guess.
Mike!!ekiM 5:00PM (11/23/2009)
Let me just add, Peak Oil may hit us in 2020, so, you're right no need to Rush to Prepare for it. Let's stay Unprepared for the Next Nine Years.
RMN 9:47AM (11/23/2009)
I'd be terrified of Hyundai as an automaker.
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Chris O 10:06AM (11/23/2009)
Agreed, RMN.
One of my coworkers drives us to lunch a couple times a week in his 2010 Sonata (V6). While the dynamics are typical of the segment (read: boring), it's definitely capable and competes well with the Camcordimas. The styling seems to be a rip-off of the previous gen Altima, but that's not really a bad thing (for the segment, anyway). Aside from that, the price is right. He also noted that the dealership experience was better than with his last ride (an Accord).
I wonder if Hyundia is going to put a vehicle in the Element/Soul/Cube/xB segment. It seems like they might be able to do some damage with a mini-'ute on an Elantra platform.
JDM Life 10:12AM (11/23/2009)
Nice. I would like the Genesis if it didn't look like other cars combined but instead had it own personality.
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