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2009 Hyundai Genesis Concept

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:26 pm
by Shahrez
Major suprise from Hyundai with this one! saw this awhile back.

"Hyundai unveiled its highly anticipated Concept Genesis Coupe during a press conference at the Los Angeles International Auto Show today. The concept car heralds the introduction of an all-new, rear-wheel drive 2 + 2 sports coupe scheduled to join the Hyundai lineup in the spring of 2009. Following the introduction earlier this year of the Concept Genesis sedan, Concept Genesis Coupe signals Hyundai’s second step in broadening its appeal to driving enthusiasts. "

Configuration: Front engine, rear-wheel drive sports coupe
Wheelbase: 2,820 mm / 111 inches
Overall length: 4,666 mm / 183.7 inches
Overall width: 1,902 mm / 74.9 inches
Overall height: 1,386 mm / 54.5 inches
Wheels: 20-inch, five-spoke
Tires: Hankook 255/35 ZR front and 275/35 ZR rear

Engine type: V6
Estimated horsepower: more than 300 horsepower
Estimated torque: more than 250 lb. ft.
Displacement: 3.8 liters
Block material: high pressure die cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: aluminum
Valvetrain: Dual Over Head Cam (DOHC)
Valve timing: continuous variable valve timing
Estimated 0-60 mph: under 6 seconds
Transmission type: 6-speed manual
Front brakes: Brembo, 340 mm disc, twin-piston calipers
Rear brakes: Brembo, 330 mm disc, twin-piston calipers
Limited slip differential


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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:31 pm
by aza013
that looks hot :twisted:

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:33 pm
by SG
Trying just a litttttttttle too hard at the front for me, but otherwise i'd buy one... strangely... wtf?

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:13 pm
by harry90
Wow 8O especially for a Hyundai...looks like it is a well known sports car..

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:41 pm
by I8A4RE
get rid of the *~delightful!~* ass bonnet and then it would look verrrrrry HOT

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:19 pm
by Tippin
8O i luv it, just sad that its a hyundai :(

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:38 pm
by xSlurpee
looks like hyundai copied the nissan V350 and wrx abit ... what do you guys reckon? sooo, have they announced a price tag for it?

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:40 pm
by Tippin
xSlurpee wrote:looks like hyundai copied the nissan V350 and wrx abit ... what do you guys reckon? sooo, have they announced a price tag for it?
not really ... i think they have stuck with the tiburon shape, its just got more definitive body lines and they expanded on the front and rear ends

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:49 pm
by Tippin
they did a good job on the rear end as well :o

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tail lights make it look like an s2000

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:31 pm
by eThix
It also comes in a 2lt Turbo version guess they are trying to take the silvia market.
and i just hate Hyundai...

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:08 pm
by Bennoz
Shame its in such an eyeball-burning colour too...

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:42 pm
by SILVERFISH
looks like they've copied the colour-scheme
from the veilside fortune RX7 out of FF3

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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:13 pm
by harry90
i love that rx7...not more then the my fto though. 8)

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:01 pm
by Tippin
harry90 wrote:i love that rx7...not more then the my fto though. 8)
its hardly an rx-7 anymore lol :lol:

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:38 pm
by SILVERFISH
tippin9 wrote:
harry90 wrote:i love that rx7...not more then the my fto though. 8)
its hardly an rx-7 anymore lol :lol:
yeah... looks more like a hyundai :lol:

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:06 pm
by I8A4RE
I LOVVVVVEEEEEE batman rx7, its the only car i think is more sexier than FTO under 100k