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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."

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·lbs of torque, with an optional 3.8L Lambda V6 engine producing 306 hp and 266 ft·lbs of 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 TD04-13t turbo from the factory flows 10psi under full load, and reduces to 7psi at shift points before respooling.

A 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. The curb weight of the coupe is 3,389 lb for the V6 and 3,294 lb for the 4-cylinder.

0–60 mph performance records of 3.8 V6

• Car and Driver review 0–60 : 5.7 sec

• Motor Trend review 0-60 : 6.8 sec