Post by Driftpimp on Sept 16, 2008 20:23:57 GMT 10
HKS tuned Hyundai genesis
"...the Korean coupe now sporting a quartet of HKS’s own Hipermax III coilovers, beefed-up engine internals, a reprogrammed ECU, a HKS GT Turbo kit, a low-restriction intake and exhaust system and a set of ultra-desirable Volk RE30 rims all topped-off by a sleek Ken Style bodykit.
The Genesis Coupe is Hyundai’s first real foray into the tuner market. Its last sports car - the Tiburon - was briefly experimented with by the aftermarket industry, however, thanks to its front-wheel-drive drivetrain and less-than-inspiring handling, it never won quite the same acclaim as the more established Japanese competition.
Hyundai has learnt from its mistakes though, and the Genesis Coupe appears to have all the right ingredients to break into the modified car market. Rick Lafferty, President of HKS USA explains" The motoreport.
The model and specs list will look something like this:
Model: 200 Turbo (2.0-litre TCI Inline 4 RS Theta 157kW/210hp
GL Trim: 25,360,000KRW / $23,000USD
* 6-Speed Manual
* 18” Alloy Wheels
* Start Button
* VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control)
* Dual-Front Airbags
* ABS
* Electric Seat Warmers
* Hands-Free Bluetooth
Options:
* 5-Speed Automatic
* Sunroof
* Park Assist Sensor
* Dual Side Airbags
Stylish Pack (GL Trim+): 26,920,000 KRW / $24,500 USD
* 19” Alloy Wheels
* LSD
* HID Head Lights
* Leather Seats
* Park Assist
Options:
* 5-Speed Automatic
* Sunroof
* Dual Side Airbags
* Brembo Brakes
GLS Trim (Stylish pack+): 30,690,00 KRW / $27,900 USD
* Brembo Brakes
* Active Head Restraints System
* Aluminium Pedals
* JBL Sound System
* 6 Disk CD Changer
* Bridgestone Potenza REO50A Tyres
Model: 380GT (3.8-litre V6 RS Lambda 226kW/303hp and 360Nm)
GLS Trim: 33,150,00 KRW / $30,100 USD
* 6-Speed Manual
* 19” Alloy Wheels
* Brembo Brakes
* LSD
* Start Button
* VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Stbility control)
* Dual Front Airbags
* ABS
* Electric Seat Warmer
* Hands Free Bluetooth
* Leather Seats
* Park Assist
Options:
* 5-speed automatic
* Dual Side Airbags
TOP Trim (GLS Trim+): 36,920,000 KRW / $33,000 USD
* Active Head Restraint System
* Aluminium Pedals
* JBL Sound System
* 6 Disc CD Change
* Bridgestone REO50A Tyres
* Dual Side Airbags
The turbo version might be quite a good platform if the chassis has been developed right. AND if HKS already have upgrades for it before its official launch, you would think theres potential there!
Judging by the rumors, the turbo model will be somewhere around the mid-high $40,000s... which is the price category that the 200sx held. I have to say tho, the first thing i noticed was the power being a bit on the anemic side - 157kw wont do much for a car that weighs much more than 1300kg. Tho the GL+ trim offers an LSD... lets just hope its a decent one and not a viscous.
Personally I'd hang off for the new silvia - which may yet get a new 2L turbo hybrid motor. That should produce way more power than the Hyundai, and with better fuel economy and possibly a variable vain turbo... fingers crossed.
