Hyundai genesis Coupe


SEMA 2009: Hyundai Genesis Coupes out in force in Vegas

While the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang are the de facto coupes of the show, as suspected, tuners have taken a liking to Hyunda'si Genesis Coupe, with numerous modified examples peppered throughout the show floor. The 3.8-liter V6 is arguably the better driver, and the Road/Race version in the gallery below is a prime example of the kind of thoughtfully modified Genesis models we've seen while traipsing around the floor. A few minor breathing mods (intake and exhaust), coupled with a new set of wheels, upgraded discs, coilovers, a roll ... Read more →

SEMA 2009: Production Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec slips into SEMA Frank Filipponio

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 ...

SEMA 2009: The mid-engine RM460 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has landed Frank Filipponio

It's arrived. Finally. The wickedly awesome Rhys Millen Racing mid-engine V8 version the Hyundai Genesis Coupe is here, and it took every fiber of our being not to hop in and drive it off the SEMA ...

SEMA 2009: Hennessey preps a 500-hp carbon look Genesis Coupe Sam Abuelsamid

John Hennessey is no stranger to extracting power from already quick cars and giving them a unique appearance. More recently, Hennessey has launched a Tuner School to teach others his craft and ...

SEMA 2009: Hyundai finally delivers racer-friendly Genesis Coupe R-Spec Sam Abuelsamid

Back when Hyundai launched its Genesis Coupe last spring, the Korean maker announced that it would be adding another variant targeted specifically at the tuner crowd. As this is being written, the ...

SEMA Preview: RM460 Genesis Coupe with 500-hp mid-engine V8 gets rendered 2 months ago on Autoblog

We've been keeping tabs on Rhys Millen Racing and their construction of a V8-powered, mid-engine Hyundai Genesis Coupe for the last few weeks. Called the RM460 Genesis Coupe, this car will make its official debut at SEMA in early November, but we've got the first rendering of the exterior right ...

SEMA Preview: Hyundai and GReddy team up for 350-hp Genesis Coupe 2 months ago on Autoblog

For perhaps the very first time in their history, Hyundai has a vehicle platform worthy of serious performance upgrades to display at the SEMA show. The 2010 Genesis Coupe has gobs of tuning potential, especially the 2.0T model, and we fully expect the Korean automaker to have plenty of ...

Road Trip Review: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe with Navigation [w/VIDEO] 2 months ago on Autoblog

It's been less than a year since the Hyundai Genesis Coupe hit the streets, but the Korean automaker isn't sitting on its hands. Just as it's done in the past, Hyundai is launching a steady stream of refreshed and redesigned models, and even new models – like the Genesis – are ...

New images of Rhys Millen's mid-engine V8 RM460 Genesis Coupe 2 months ago on Autoblog

Last week we first learned about the RM460, the mid-engine V8-powered Hyundai Genesis Coupe that is currently under construction at the shop of Rhys Millen Racing. Millen just a sent us a couple more photos of the progress being made on the car as the crew gets ready for its debut at this year's ...

Autoblog runs the 2009 Targa Trophy rally... in a Hyundai Genesis Coupe! 2 months ago on Autoblog

Honestly, our team – Team Korean War Machine – had low (to no) hopes going into the Los Angeles leg of the 2009 Targa Trophy. Sixty cars were entered and even though our Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 was packing 306 horsepower, most of the other cars were in the 500-horse range – ...

Mid-engine Hyundai Genesis Coupe by Rhys Millen in the works for SEMA 3 months ago on Autoblog

A year ago at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas, Rhys Millen Racing made a splash with it's Hyundai Genesis coupe concept, and this year the team's back with an even more extreme example. Last year's car retained the front engine, rear drive layout of the production car and its turbocharged ...

Time Magazine lists its "10 Most Exciting Vehicles of 2010" - Do you agree? 3 months ago on Autoblog

Before we begin, let us say that when it comes to cars, Time Magazine can get it right. Like the time they hired Dan Neil to write The 50 Worst Cars of All Time. That was really good. However, now Time has the "10 Most Exciting Vehicles of 2010," and boy is it really awful. In fact, it's so ...

Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger better than Ford's Mustang? Consumer Reports says 'neigh' 3 months ago on Autoblog

Sorry Transformers fans, but your precious Bumblebee just got his butt whooped. Color us not surprised. Because for anyone that's ever driven the Detroit Three's nouveau muscle cars (and seriously evaluated them), the 2010 Mustang GT is clearly Best of Show material. It's just too refined, too ...

Review: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Track makes more out of less 3 months ago on Autoblog

The 2.0T is the low man on Hyundai's Genesis Coupe totem pole, disappointing the power addled and whooping it up too much for pinkie-waving tea drinkers. However, raw power isn't what this turbo model is all about, and once that's made clear, the coupe becomes a delightful flavor in Hyundai's ...

VIDEO: Climb Attack with Rhys Millen and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 4 months ago on Autoblog

Yesterday we saw the raw, in-car footage of Rhys Millen's assault on Pikes Peak behind the wheel of his Time Attack-prepped Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Today, we finally get the edited eye-full entitled "Climb Attack," stitching together Millen's 2WD record-setting run into a high-definition, ...

VIDEO: In-car with Rhys Millen's Hyundai Genesis Coupe at Pikes Peak 4 months ago on Autoblog

The 2009 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is a wild and crazy race where vehicles of all makes and classes traverse the 14,110-foot summit in the fastest possible time. Super drifter Rhys Millen took on the Peak this year with his RWD Hyundai Genesis Coupe, and he set a course record on his ...

Rhys Millen sets 2WD Time Attack class record at Pikes Peak 5 months ago on Autoblog

The 2009 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is in the books. Reigning king of the hill Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima again took top honors in the unlimited class but failed to break his own record with the new Suzuki SX4 hill-climb special. In fact, he fell 14 seconds shy of his record 2007 run with ...

Rhys Millen attacks Pikes Peak in Hyundai Genesis Coupe 5 months ago on Autoblog

Rhys Millen continued his pursuit of the family business this week as he began his 18th attack on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. As one of the most challenging hill climbs in the world at 12.4 miles and 156 turns, in some ways it's as close to running the Nürburgring Nordschleife ...

Review: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track - but what if you don't have a track? 7 months ago on Autoblog

In the 23 years since Hyundai first entered the U.S. market, the Korean automaker has come a long away. What began as a budget-oriented brand for those who couldn't afford the higher-priced products from Japan has evolved into a credible contender in virtually every segment that it competes. In ...

Rhys Millen's drift car finally ready to run with Hyundai Power 7 months ago on Autoblog

A minor controversy broke out a few weeks back when it became known that Rhys Millen's new Hyundai Genesis Coupe Formula Drift car debuted at the Long Beach season opener with Nissan power under the hood. Normally this wouldn't be much of an issue in drifting where almost anything goes ...

Beyond Redline passes the 300 hp mark with 2.0L Genesis Coupe, 400 hp around the corner 8 months ago on Autoblog

When the Hyundai Genesis Coupe was announced, there was no doubt it would find favor with the aftermarket – particularly when equipped with the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four. With all the necessary exhaust hardware already in place, it was just a matter of (R&D) time before ...

VIDEO: Hyundai pays tribute to 45 years of the Mustang 8 months ago on Autoblog

Ford's been building up to April 17, 2009 for several months now. In these dark days for the auto industry, there isn't a lot worth celebrating so it's understandable that the 45th anniversary of the introduction of the Mustang is drawing some attention. Over the past 45 years, numerous ...

Red Bull Racer: A closer look at Rhys Millen's Hyundai Genesis Coupe 8 months ago on Autoblog

The Red Bull-sponsored Hyundai Genesis Coupe driven by Rhys Millen made its competitive debut at the Formula Drift event in Long Beach, CA this weekend. While Millen was knocked out in the first round, his car was still one of the hottest attractions at the event, garnering plenty of attention ...

Did another automaker keep Hyundai from being in Fast & Furious? 8 months ago on Autoblog

The fourth Fast & Furious has shot out of the gates with a $72.5 million opening weekend payday. Movie-goers are checking out the new flick for the fast-paced action, the Vin Diesel and the cars, but one vehicle you won't see on the silver screen is the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The all-new ...

VIDEO: Hyundai Genesis Coupe First Drive 8 months ago on Autoblog

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is receiving more than its fair share of attention of late, and with good reason. It's a very compelling 2+2 sports coupe bargain with a $22,000 base price, and it's motivated by the rear wheels. The Genesis Coupe also wows with a stellar chassis and a choice of a ...

VIDEO: 0-60 gets a Hyundai Genesis Coupe to tune and track 8 months ago on Autoblog

As we showed you earlier today, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe is proof that the South Koreans know how to have fun. In the hands of the right tuner, Hyundai's rear-wheel drive rocket can go from a good time to great reason to get out of bed in the morning. The guys and gals over at 0-60 Magazine ...

First Drive: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 8 months ago on Autoblog

Full throttle down the back straight, the speedometer sweeps past 100 mph. The approaching turn is a 90-degree right, but it looks like we can still put more asphalt behind us before letting off the gas. At the last possible moment, we lift and then lean hard on the brakes. Deceleration forces ...

VIDEO: Drifting 101 with world champion Rhys Millen 8 months ago on Autoblog

Hyundai has set up a new YouTube channel where it's going to be posting videos featuring its cars. The first couple of clips come from the Genesis coupe press intro that just took place in Nevada. You can read Mike Harley's report on that later this week. In the meantime, check out drifting ...

Live webcast of Hyundai Genesis coupe press intro on Wednesday 9 months ago on Autoblog

This Wednesday, March 25, Hyundai will be allowing fans of the new Genesis Coupe a rare opportunity to participate in the press introduction of the new car. When new models come to market, automakers typically invite the media to some location where they get to listen a presentation on the ...

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T gets strapped onto dyno 9 months ago on Autoblog

As much as we're impressed by the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and its big, optional V6 engine, it's the little 2.0-liter turbocharged four banger that we're most excited about. The idea of a (relatively) lightweight and inexpensive rear-wheel drive coupe with a six-speed manual transmission is enough to ...

Hyundai CEO says early Genesis Coupe sales numbers are "simply smoking" 9 months ago on Autoblog

"Simply smoking." Those are the exact words that John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai USA, used to describe early sales of the automaker's new Genesis Coupe during a recent interview with Motor Trend. The highly-anticipated two-door is selling better than the Genesis Sedan, which arrived on the market ...

Beyond Redline dissects Hyundai Genesis Coupe's new 2.0T motor 9 months ago on Autoblog

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is already winning praise from the motoring press, and enthusiasts are itching to get their hands on the RWD Korean 2+2. While some are seeking out the uplevel 300-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 model, many tuners are itching to get their hands on the entry 2.0T powerplant. ...

Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6 beats out Infiniti G37 in first comparison test 9 months ago on Autoblog

While we're working on our own shoot-out between the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and a yet-to-be-named contender, the crew at Inside Line put Hyundai's new rear-wheel-drive two-door against one of its strongest opponents: the Infiniti G37. IL's 3.8-liter V6 Genesis Coupe tester came equipped with the ...

Hyundai Genesis Coupe goes on sale early - A few first impressions 9 months ago on Autoblog

The first Genesis Coupe has landed in the driveway of Eager American Buyer Number One before Hyundai has even finished launching the car for the press, which is a slight reversal of things. In other words, the Korean automaker is actually ahead of schedule in launching its latest product. How ...

Hyundai says Assurance program is effective 10 months ago on Autoblog

Hyundai's Assurance program, launched by the automaker in early January to give wary customers peace of mind if they lose their jobs during the first year of Hyundai ownership, appears to be working. According to the Korean automaker, the program is attracting shoppers. "We think it's responsible ...

VIDEO: Rhys Millen getting to know new ride - Red Bull Genesis Coupe 10 months ago on Autoblog

Maybe Hyundai has been lying to us the whole time. Maybe the Genesis Coupe is really front-wheel drive. It certainly doesn't look like a rear-wheel-drive muscle coupe. Well, the video after the jump showing Rhys Millen having some fun with his new Red Bull Genesis Coupe drift car proves beyond ...

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Autoblog Podcast #157: 'Twas a couple nights before Christmas...

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