Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Production	2010–present
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea
Class	Sports Car
Body style	2+2 coupe
Layout	FR layout
Platform	BK platform code
Engine	2.0L Turbo Theta I4 – 210 hp (160 kW) 3.8L Lambda V6 – 306 hp (228 kW)
Transmission	6-speed manual 5-speed automatic (2.0T only) 6-speed ZF 6HP19 automatic (3.8 only)
Wheelbase	111.0 in (2,819 mm)
Length	182.3 in (4,630 mm)
Width	73.4 in (1,864 mm)
Height	54.3 in (1,379 mm)
Curb weight	3,294 lb (1,494 kg) (2.0T Manual) 3,362 lb (1,525 kg) (2.0T Auto) 3,389 lb (1,537 kg) (3.8 Manual) 3,397 lb (1,541 kg) (3.8 Auto)
Related	Hyundai Genesis

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.^[1] 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."^[1] Hyundai has stated the Genesis Coupe is not intended as a successor to the similar Hyundai Coupe (Tiburon or Tuscani in some markets).^[2]

Pre Production

Photos of a heavily camouflaged Genesis Coupe prototype appeared on the internet as early as May 2007, fueling anticipation and speculation.^[3] The spy photos suggested that Hyundai's new coupe would be rear-wheel drive, as pictures of the engine bay showed a longitudinal engine orientation typical of front-engine, rear-drive vehicles. The pictures also showed a four-cylinder engine with a heat-wrapped turbocharger. Speculation on potential engines for the new coupe ranged from the turbocharged four-cylinder pictured to the Tau V8 that Hyundai had developed for the luxury-oriented Genesis.^[4]

Shortly before the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto show, more photos were leaked of an uncovered silver Genesis Coupe next to a silver Ford Mustang, presumed to be the Genesis Coupe's target competitor.^[5]

Genesis Coupe

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (US)

The production Genesis Coupe was officially debuted at the 2008 New York International Auto Show, showcasing a red and a silver model. The unveiling was accompanied by a demonstration of the coupe's abilities with powerslides and burnouts.

A lime-colored 3.8L Genesis Coupe was shown at the 2008 BUSAN International Motor Show. This car was badged as a Genesis Coupe 380GT.^[6]

Engine and transmission

The Genesis Coupe is available with two engines. The standard engine is a 2.0L Theta turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 210 hp (157 kW; 213 PS) and 223 ft·lbf (302 N·m) torque,^[7] with an optional 3.8L Lambda V6 engine producing 306 hp (228 kW; 310 PS) and 266 ft·lbf (361 N·m) torque.^[7]

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.^[8] Interesting features of the engine include oil injectors under the pistons to keep them cooler. The turbo is estimated to push around 7PSI^[9]

A 6-speed manual transmission is standard equipment, with an optional 5- or ZF 6-speed automatic (depending on engine choice).

Chassis

Optional equipment includes a Torsen Limited slip differential^[7] 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.^[7]

According to Hyundai, the Genesis Coupe has a 24% stiffer bending rigidity than the BMW E46 M3 (2001–2006).^[10]

Dimensions

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track

The car's wheelbase is 111.0 inches (2,820 mm), with an overall length of 182.3 inches (4,630 mm), width of 73.4 inches (1,860 mm), and height of 54.5 inches (1,380 mm). The curb weight of the coupe is 3,389 lb (1,537 kg) for the V6 and 3,294 lb (1,494 kg) for the 4-cylinder.^[11]

Trim levels

There are 7 models of the Coupe based around two engine choices. Trim levels include: 2.0T Base, 2.0 R-Spec, 2.0T Premium, 2.0T Track (GT in Canada), 3.8 Base (For 2010), 3.8 R-Spec (For 2011), 3.8 Grand Touring, and a 3.8 Track (GT in Canada). The Track and R-Spec versions of 2.0T will only be offered with a 6-speed manual.

The R-spec 2.0T comes with stability control, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, 19-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, a Torsen Limited slip differential, a stiffer suspension and summer-only Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires. To reduce cost and weight, the R-Spec doesn't include Bluetooth, automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents or steering wheel audio controls. The Genesis Coupe R-Spec is available with a base price $3,000 less than the 2.0T Track model.^[12]

For 2011, the R-Spec models were updated with the new 3.8 R-Spec. To reduce the cost difference in the R-Spec and the Track models, the 2.0T and 3.8 R-Spec models don't include automatic headlights, Xenon HID headlights, Navigation system with 6.5" touchscreen & XM NavTraffic® (90-day trial), cruise control, Leather seating surfaces with Power Driver Seat & Heated front seats, rear spoiler, the upgraded sound system (600-watt Infinity® AM/FM/XM®/CD/MP3 audio system with 10 speakers), Automatic temperature control, Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, HomeLink® integrated transceiver, Heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, Power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof, Metalgrain and chrome interior accents, Backup warning system, Chrome front fascia accents, Aluminum pedals, Aero wiper blades or Premium door sill plates , but the base MSRP is $26,750. This model includes the R-Spec badge, Track-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, Torsen limited-slip differential and front camber adjustment bolts (needs to be installed).

Consumption statistics

EPA MPG Estimates [city/highway]

-2.0T 6-speed manual [21 mpg_-US (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg_-imp)/30 mpg_-US (7.8 L/100 km; 36 mpg_-imp)]
-2.0T 5-speed auto [20 mpg_-US (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg_-imp)/30 mpg_-US (7.8 L/100 km; 36 mpg_-imp)]
-3.8 6-speed manual [17 mpg_-US (14 L/100 km; 20 mpg_-imp)/26 mpg_-US (9.0 L/100 km; 31 mpg_-imp)]
-3.8 ZF 6-speed auto [17 mpg_-US (14 L/100 km; 20 mpg_-imp)/27 mpg_-US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg_-imp)]
---Tank size = 17.2 US gal (65 L; 14 imp gal)

Regional differences

While the Genesis Coupe that is released in North America will look the same as the Korean version, the suspension setup is different.^[13]

Hyundai Canada offers a proximity key for all V6 models, push button start or side-mirror marker lights on the 3.8L models and no spoiler on either the 2.0T or 3.8L V6. (US track models are the only trims equipped with spoilers). In fall of 2009, Hyundai began Genesis production with Navigation systems.

In some countries Hyundai Genesis Coupe will also be sold as Hyundai Genesis R-Spec, which comes only with 3.8-liter engine and features some sport-oriented options.^[14]

Performance

• 3.8 V6
  • 314 hp (234 kW) (premium fuel) / 306 hp (228 kW) (regular)
  • 266 lb·ft (361 N·m) @ 4,700 rpm (regular and premium fuel)
  • 0–60 mph in less than 6 seconds^[15]
  • 'Top speed of 152 mph (245 km/h) (Gov.)
  • Handling: .87g skidpad ^[16]
  • Braking: 70mph to stop in 162' ^[16]

• 2.0T
  • 223 hp (166 kW) (premium fuel)) / 210 hp (160 kW) (regular)
  • 217 lb·ft (294 N·m) @ 2,000 rpm (regular and premium fuel)
  • 0–60 mph in 6.8 seconds^[17]
  • Top speed of 140 mph (230 km/h) (Gov.)^[15][18][19]
  • Handling: .88g skidpad ^[16]
  • Braking: 70mph to stop in 160' ^[16]

0–60 mph performance records of 3.8 V6

• Car and Driver review 0–60 : 5.7 sec ^[20]
• Popular Mechanics review 0–60 : 5.8 sec^[21]
• Edmunds.com review 0–60 : (1st record) 6.4 sec:^[22] (retest record) 5.9 sec/5.5 sec w/1 foot of rollout^[23]

0–60 mph performance records of 2.0 I4

• Motor Trend review 0-60 : 6.8 sec ^[24]
• Edmunds review 0–60 : 6.9 sec ^[17]
• Car and Driver review 0–60 : 6.8 sec ^[25]
• Car and Driver road test 0-60 : 7.0 sec ^[8]

Marketing

Hyundai took an aggressive stance on their marketing for the new release of this car with Rhys Millen drifting the car to music by Billy Corgan during a Super Bowl advertisement. They also launched the website edityourown.com that allowed users to create a video that allowed the promotion of the car. This was done previously by other car manufacturers, although none promised the final edit to be seen on TV as well as winning a cash prize along with the new car as Hyundai has. Hyundai Genesis (coupe and the four-door saloon version) have appeared in the TV series Leverage, driven by the main characters. The coupe has also appeared in the TV series Burn Notice as Fiona's new car. It also made an appearance in the eighth season of the TV series 24 as one of the pursuit vehicles driven by Jack Bauer.

2013 Revision

The 2013 model received significant changes in both appearances and power train. The front bumper and hood received a make over to be more inline with Hyundai's current styling. The V6 received direct inject and now produces 350HP and 295 lb-ft of torque. The I4 turbo now produces 275HP and 275 lb-ft. Transmission options are an 8 speed automatic or 6 speed manual.

Motorsport

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe raced at the Formula Drift Professional Drifting Championship, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and select Redline Time Attack Series events in 2009 – thanks to a joint venture between Hyundai and racing champion Rhys Millen, who will drive the Red Bull-sponsored race car on those events.^[26] Millen's V6 engine is running with mostly stock internals and its original Hyundai's 3.8-liter displacement.^[27][28] In July 2009, Millen and the Genesis Coupe set a new record for two-wheel drive production-based cars at Pikes Peak.^[29][30]

See also

• Hyundai Genesis

References

Hyundai Aftermarket.org's Genesis FAQ's

1. ^ ^{a b} "Auto Show Press Release". Hyundainews.com. http://www.hyundainews.com/Auto_Show_News/Los_Angeles_Auto_Show/2007_Los_Angeles_Auto_Show/Press_Release.asp. Retrieved 2011-11-06. 
2. ^ "New Car Reviews : R.I.P. Hyundai Tiburon: 1997–2008". Autotropolis.com. http://www.autotropolis.com/cs/blogs/jro/archive/2008/04/18/Hyundai-Tiburon_3A00_-1997_2D00_2008.aspx. Retrieved 2009-04-15. 
3. ^ "New Tib Spyshot, EDIT, more pics! –". Rdtiburon.com. http://www.rdtiburon.com/index.php?showtopic=22358&hl. Retrieved 2011-11-06. 
4. ^ "Spy Shots: Next generation Hyundai Tiburon with RWD". Egmcartech.com. 2007-05-10. http://www.egmcartech.com/2007/05/10/spy-shots-next-generation-hyundai-tiburon-with-rwd/. Retrieved 2011-11-06. 
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6. ^ om een reactie te plaatsen!. "YouTube – BUSAN international motor show 2008-Hyundai Genesis Coupe". Youtube.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNQpiraYsgY. Retrieved 2011-11-06. 
7. ^ ^{a b c d} "Official Genesis coupe website". Archived from the original on 2008-03-25. http://web.archive.org/web/20080325014837/http://www.thegenesiscoupe.com/popup.html. Retrieved 2008-03-23. 
8. ^ ^{a b} Aaron Robinson. "2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Turbo - Short Take Road Test". Car and Driver May 2009. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/09q2/2010_hyundai_genesis_coupe_2.0t_turbo-short_take_road_test. 
9. ^ 02:04 AM. "1.BK Engine Theta TCI". Genesisforums.org. http://genesisforums.org/index.php?pageid=techdocs1. Retrieved 2009-04-15. 
10. ^ "Genesis Coupe Press Release". Hyundainews.com. 2009-01-15. http://www.hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2010_Models/Genesis_Coupe/Press_Release.asp. Retrieved 2009-04-15. 
11. ^ "Genesis spec sheet" (print version). 2009-03-01. http://www.hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2010_Models/Genesis_Coupe/Specifications.asp. 
12. ^ Filipponio, Frank (2009-02-20). "Chicago 2009: Hyundai introduces R-Spec Genesis Coupe for enthusiasts — Autoblog". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-hyundai-introduces-r-spec-genesis-coupe-for-enthus/. Retrieved 2009-09-06. 
13. ^ "OFFICIAL! US Spec and KDM Spec Hyundai Genesis Coupes Will be Different". Genesisforums.org. http://genesisforums.org/announcements-news/64-official-us-spec-kdm-spec-hyundai-genesis-coupes-will-different.html. Retrieved 2009-04-15. 
14. ^ "Modern Genesis". CarsToday.in. 2010-07-19. http://www.carstoday.in/!posts/12. 
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16. ^ ^{a b c d} http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/original/application/a57ebaef598eb28292f8716d7ce82358.pdf
17. ^ ^{a b} "2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Full Test and Video". Edmunds.com. 2009-03-23. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=144746. Retrieved 2009-04-15. 
18. ^ "Genesis Coupe Specifications". Hyundainews.com. http://www.hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2010_Models/Genesis_Coupe/Specifications.asp. Retrieved 2009-04-15. 
19. ^ "US Tech Specs Released – GenCoupe.com Forums". Gencoupe.com. 2008-10-30. http://www.gencoupe.com/general-discussion/5726-us-tech-specs-released.html. Retrieved 2009-04-15. 
20. ^ May 2009 BY AARON ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF ALLEN. "2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 – Road Test, Car and Driver". Caranddriver.com. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/performance_files_tested_by_c_d/2010_hyundai_genesis_coupe_3_8_road_test. Retrieved 2011-11-06. 
21. ^ "2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe vs. 2009 Infiniti G37 Comparison Test, Popular Mechanics". Popularmechanics.com. 2009-02-26. http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/4306387.html. Retrieved 2011-11-06. 
22. ^ Pearley, John. "Road Tests, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8". Edmunds.com. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=142686/pageId=161903. Retrieved 2011-11-06. 
23. ^ 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6 Track Retest, edmunds.com Later, Edmunds.com changed their record. However, Motor trend, Car and Driver, Popular Mechanics records are still faster, and its records are non-ecu changed record.
24. ^ Ron Kiino. "Quick Test: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Track". Motor Trend Mar 2009. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0903_2010_hyundai_genesis_coupe_quick_test/index.html. 
25. ^ BY AARON ROBINSON May 2009 (2008-03-23). "2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Turbo – Short Take Road Test/The Coupe Coop/Car Shopping/Hot Lists/Reviews/Car and Driver". Car And Driver. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/the_coupe_coop/2010_hyundai_genesis_coupe_2_0t_turbo_short_take_road_test. Retrieved 2009-04-15. 
26. ^ "Serious Wheels – 2009 RMR Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe". Seriouswheels.com. http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/2009/top-2009-RMR-Red-Bull-Hyundai-Genesis-Coupe.htm. Retrieved 2011-11-06. 
27. ^ Rhys Millen Hyundai Genesis Coupe Drift Car Gets Lambda Engine 05-06-2009, Edmunds.com
28. ^ Rhys Millen's drift car finally ready to run with Hyundai Power May 5th 2009, Autoblog.com
29. ^ "Rhys Millen sets Pikes Peak record in Hyundai Genesis". Ridelust.com. http://www.ridelust.com/rhys-millen-sets-pikes-peak-record-in-hyundai-genesis/. Retrieved 2011-11-06. 
30. ^ VIDEO: Climb Attack with Rhys Millen and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe Jul 30th 2009, Autoblog.com

External links

• Official website of Genesis Coupe (Global)
• Official website of Genesis Coupe (US)
• Official website of Genesis Coupe (South Korea)(Korean)
• e-Brochure of Genesis Coupe (US)
• Official Club website of Genesis Coupe (Spain)
• Korean cars specialized forum (Spain)