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- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: First Drive
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
Korean Luxury Gets A Little Sharper 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec - Click above for high-res image gallery Hyundai isn't interested in knocking shields with the likes of the BMW M guard, the Audi S line or even the Mercedes-Benz AMG legion with its 2012 Genesis 5.0 R-Spec. Instead, the newest addition to the Genesis line is out to offer buyers an extra helping of power and slightly sharper dynamics without all the motorsports pretense of its haughty German rivals. With 23 straight months of sales increases and 29,122 units sold last year, there doesn't seem to be much of an argument ... Read More
Vital Stats
- Engine:
- 5.0L V8
- Power:
- 429 HP / 376 LB-FT
- Transmission:
- 8-Speed Auto
- MSRP:
- $46,500 base
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0SEMA: Hyundai Genesis Coupes from ARK Performance and Cosworth at SEMA 1351722060
Hyundai has brought along two high-performance Genesis Coupes to the SEMA Show to augment is huge fleet of Velosters, Elantras and other modified Korean goodies. We've already dropped the knowledge on both the Cosworth Genesis Racing Series Concept (above, right in blue) – tuned by Cosworth, as you can probably tell – and the Genesis Coupe ...
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Video: Hyundai releases surprisingly revealing 2013 Genesis Coupe teaser 1325889120
With less than 72 hours until the debut of the refreshed 2013 Genesis Coupe, Hyundai has posted a new teaser video that shows off the car's new styling in gory detail. Well, most of it anyway. Although sworn to secrecy, we've seen the new car up close, so we know exactly where to look to catch all the new cosmetics in the teaser. But trust us when we say ...
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Video: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe gets the real-life walkaround treatment 1324407540
In just a few weeks, we'll be feasting our eyes on the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe under the bright lights of the Detroit Auto Show. And while the endless spy shots and leaked images have done a good job of showing us exactly what the new coupe looks like, this in-person video gives us a glimpse of what the new Hyundai sports cars looks like in the wild ...
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Report: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to get 350-hp V6, 275-hp turbo four 1321278900
We already know that the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will make its debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in January, but now, details about what's behind that newly sculpted, Veloster-inspired front fascia have finally surfaced. According to Car and Driver, the four- and six-cylinder engines found under the coupe's newly designed hood are coming in for ...
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Confirmed: Hyundai confirms Veloster Turbo, upgraded Genesis Coupe headed for Detroit 1320155820
This isn't really shocking news – we've known that Hyundai has been working on a turbocharged version of its new Veloster for quite some time – but it's nice to have official confirmation directly from CEO John Krafcik on the company's Twitter account and via a live announcement at SEMA. The highly anticipated 2013 Veloster Turbo will debut at ...
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Are you the facelifted 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe? 1314626340
We're all anxiously waiting to see what Hyundai has up its sleeves for the updated Genesis Coupe, and it looks like we may have a better idea of what's coming down the line. Gencoupe.com forum member shcboyzone managed to lay hands on a few grainy photos of what's appears to be the 2013 Genesis Coupe. Is this the real deal? Hard telling. If it is, the ...
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Chicago 2011: No power upgrade for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe "for a little while" 1297362600
The Hyundai Genesis sedan has just received an upgraded 3.8-liter V6 with 333 horsepower and 291 pound-feet, adding 43 more horses and 27 more pound-feet of torque to its accomplishments. The Genesis Coupe, on the other hand, is playing with 306 hp, and according to Hyundai spokesman Jim Trainor, that isn't going to change soon. When we asked if the ...
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Chicago 2011: 2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec Sedan rolls with a 5.0 1297281060
The current Hyundai Genesis 4.6 sedan, with its 385 horsepower V8, is hardly a slouch. In fact, according to most road tests, the luxury four-door reportedly hits 60 mph in about 5.5 seconds. In an effort to raise the vehicle's performance bar and snuff out those who have complained about the four-door's lack of "sport," Hyundai has pulled the covers of ...
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2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan gets new 5.0L V8, upgraded V6 1297266360
It seems like only yesterday when Hyundai shocked the auto industry with the Genesis Sedan. The hard truth, though, is that the Korean automaker's first foray into the luxury market arrived in 2008 as a 2009 model. Hyundai doesn't intend to rest on its laurels, and new updates for the 2012 model year are being debuted during the Chicago Auto Show this ...
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SEMA 2009: Production Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec slips into SEMA 1257360000
If someone hadn't reread the Hyundai press release, we might have totally missed seeing the Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec. Compared to the RM460 and other tuned Coupes in the booth, the R-Spec just didn't sparkle enough for us to pursue it. And perhaps that's the point. The 2.0T R-Spec launches a tuner-friendly line of Hyundai automobiles that have all of ...
