Hyundai Genesis Coupé
The Hyundai Genesis Coupé is a rear-wheel drive sports coupe from Hyundai Motor Company, released on October 13, 2008 for the Korean market. It is Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports coupe, and shares its basic platform with the Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan. The Genesis Coupe arrived in United States dealerships on February 26, 2009 as a 2010 model.Hyundai USA acting President and CEO John Krafcik has described the Genesis Coupe as being designed "...to deliver a driving experience that challenges cars like the Infiniti G37." Hyundai has stated the Genesis Coupe is not intended as a successor to the similar Hyundai Coupe (Tiburon or Tuscani in some markets). The Genesis Coupe is available with two engines. The standard engine is a 2.0L Theta turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 210 hp and 223 ft·lbf torque with an optional 3.8L Lambda V6 engine producing 306 hp and 266 ft·lbf torque. The 4-cylinder turbocharged engine shares many components with the Mitsubishi Evo X. Both engines are the result of the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance, a joint venture among Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and Chrysler, with Hyundai’s engine using a different computer, from Siemens. Interesting features of the engine include oil injectors under the pistons to keep them cooler. The turbo is estimated to push around 7PSIA 6-speed manual transmission is standard equipment, with an optional 5- or ZF 6-speed automatic (depending on engine choice) Optional equipment includes a Torsen Limited slip differential and four-piston Brembo brakes with 13.4" rotors in the front and 13" in the rear. 18" wheels are standard, while optional 19" wheels using 225/40 tires in the front and 245/40 in the rear are packaged together with the Brembo brake upgrade.
3.8 V6
- 306 hp 266 lb·ft 0–60 mph 5.9 sec Top speed of 152 mph
- 2.0T
- 210 hp 217 lb·ft 0–60 mph in 6.8 sec Top speed of 140 mph
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