Hyundai Genesis Coupe

[dillongt]

what do you guys think about this one. i think that Hyundai designs have come to a good point

The gloves are off at Hyundai, determined to convince the world that it's ready to go toe-to-toe with some of the biggest manufacturers in the industry, is showing off its sporty new Genesis Coupe concept that is to become a reality in the spring of 2009.

The Genesis Coupe, despite circulating rumors, will not succeed the Tiburon since Hyundai has no plans to stop production of its front-drive sports coupe. Instead it will enter Hyundai's line up as an entry-level rear-driver powered either by a base turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, or more powerful all-aluminum 3.8-liter V-6 that is estimated to make over 300-bhp, and over 250 lb-ft of torque.

The curvaceously raked body design is said to have been inspired by LeMans race cars, drift cars and of all other things, some die cast models by Jada Toys Dub City. Extensive use of carbon fiber can be seen throughout the entire body including the hood, roof, front fascia, rocker panels and various other details. This is no doubt an expensive setup which will most likely not make it into the sub-$30,000 production version.

Mated to either a 6-speed automatic or ZF-made 6-speed manual transmission, power will then be transmitted through a limited-slip differential and ultimately to a pair of the large 20-in. polished aluminum wheels. Hankook Ventus tires measuring 255/35ZR-20 in front and 275/35ZR-20 at the rear, are assigned the duty of managing traction under acceleration and cornering, and when the 4-piston monobloc Brembo brakes are called upon, stopping.

This 2 + 2 seater measuring 183.7-in. long, 74.9-in. wide, 54.5-in. tall and with a wheelbase of 111.0-in, upon entering the market in 2009 will have a specific mission, according to V.P. John Krafcik, and that is to "deliver a driving experience that challenges cars like the Infiniti G37, at prices more like a Mitsubishi Eclipse."

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[Dj shan]

MMMMM! the body design looks great i like the fact that its rear wheel drive and overall i think its gonna be a great car!! and thank s for the post Dilongt

[Supra_Natural]

IMO i think hyundai are onto a winner here.... It looks superb from most angles, and the best part is that it doesnt ppear to be a copy of anything else..... If it drives as well as it looks, and the price is right, it'll be a Hit...

[Supra_Natural]

I heard from a friend who had been to the LA Auto show that it was being promoted as "Infiniti G35 Performance at Less Than Saturn Sky Prices" The saturn sky, starts at $25,595, so i guess the hyundai will start at sub 25k USD.... which makes it quite a buy

[YesinLegend]

Genesis Coupe up for Mid Cycle refresh

http://usnews.rankin...ions_Announced/

The Pics

http://www.netcarshow.com/hyundai/2013-genesis_coupe/

Edited November 15, 2011 by YesinLegend

[Zambo]

Man., the best looking thing hyundai ever came up with yet. yay guys keep it up.