The Hyundai Genesis coupe was unveiled at the 2008 New York
Auto Show. The production Genesis Coupe is based on a concept
version displayed in 2007. Fortunately many of the design cues
which made the Genesis
Coupe concept a hit have made it through to the production
car with minimal dilution. The powerful curves, surface detail,
and "Z" bodyside lines of the Genesis Coupe are taken
from other Hyundai concept cars like the HCD9
Talus and HCD8
sports coupe.
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a purpose-built rear-wheel drive
sports coupe offering two engine options – a 212-horsepower,
(217 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm of torque) 2.0-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder engine
and a range-topping all-aluminum 306-horsepower, (263 lb. ft.
@ 4,700 rpm of torque) DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine. Both engines
are mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission. The Genesis
Coupe 2.0t (2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo) offers an optional five-speed
automatic with SHIFTRONIC while the 3.8-liter V6 offers a ZF
six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC to handle the
additional torque.
The Genesis Coupe rides on standard 18-inch alloy wheels or
optional 19-inch wheels. The Genesis Coupe employs a macpherson strut dual-link front suspension and a five-link rear suspension
setup. A limited slip differential and Brembo brakes are among
the optional extras.
Inside, the driver and front passenger get sport bucket seats, while the analog gauges including a large speedometer
and tachometer
are positioned directly in front of the driver. Additional features
include a centre-mounted information display screen showing
audio system information, air-conditioning settings and an outside
temperature reading.
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe includes a wide range of both active
and passive safety features. Standard safety equipment includes
driver and front passenger advanced frontal airbags, along with
front seat-mounted side airbags, side air curtains, active front
head restraints, four-channel ABS with Electronic Brake-force
Distribution (EBD), and electronic
stability control (ESC).
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Review by: El Bueno Enchilada
The hyundai genesis helped to fill a space that the rear-wheel
drive sport compact car had left empty in the 1990's. It also
helped change the view many people had towards hyundai. To many
people, it was no longer the manufacturer of poor-quality automobiles.
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