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    Hyundai Genesis Coupé (BK) 2008-

    March 19, 2008 -- NEW YORK -- Hyundai unveiled Genesis Coupe, the new benchmark for attainable 300-horsepower sport coupes, during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show today. The 2010 Genesis Coupe is a purpose-built rear-wheel drive sport coupe featuring two performance-focused engines - a 212-horsepower (est.), 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a range-topping all-aluminum, 306-horsepower (est.), DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine. Genesis Coupe is scheduled to join the Hyundai lineup in the spring of 2009.

    GENESIS COUPE HIGHLIGHTS


    * Hyundai's second rear-wheel drive performance car
    * 306 horsepower (est.)from enhanced 3.8-liter V6 from Genesis sedan
    * Std. 212 horsepower (est.) turbocharged, intercooled inline four cylinder
    * Genesis Coupe arrives in the spring of 2009 as a 2010 model

    Following the introduction earlier this year of the rear-wheel drive Genesis sport sedan, Genesis Coupe is Hyundai's most dynamic performance car ever and the second consecutive all-new model introduction from Hyundai appealing directly to the car enthusiast. Genesis Coupe uses the same flexible rear-wheel drive architecture originally developed for the Genesis sport sedan.

    "We think our entry-level Genesis Coupe 2.0t, with its unique combination of rear-wheel drive and four-cylinder turbo power, offers an intriguing alternative to existing front-wheel drive sport coupes," said John Krafcik, vice president, product development and strategic planning, Hyundai Motor America. "The 3.8-liter version of Genesis Coupe takes driving to an even higher level, rivaling the capability of premium-performance coupes like the Infiniti G37."

    DESIGN PROCESS

    Genesis Coupe was shown as a concept at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show and its transformation from concept to production reveals that its signature design features have emerged intact.

    "The mission for Genesis Coupe was to create a pure performance car with a design that would capture the imagination of hardcore automotive enthusiasts," said Joel Piaskowski, chief designer at the Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, Calif. "With its aggressive look from just about any angle, I think we have been able to do that."

    Genesis Coupe is also unmistakably linked to several Hyundai concept cars. The powerful curves, undulating beltline, surface detail, and "Z" bodyside lines come straight from the HCD9 Talus and the HCD8 sport coupe concepts.

    Genesis Coupe's arching roofline and tapering greenhouse highlight the exterior profile and emphasize the car's broad shoulders and wide stance. The Genesis Coupe's rocker panels are drawn close to the ground making the bodysides extra thick and the daylight opening thin, allowing the wheels to be slammed up into bulging fenders. To complete the aggressive sports car look, the depth between the fenders and the greenhouse has been maximized.

    Large openings in the front fascia allow for better engine breathing. The dual exhaust tips integrated into the rear fascia with surrounding blackout repeat the design theme of the front fascia graphic.

    Genesis Coupe rides on standard 18-inch alloy wheels or optional 19-inch wheels, both delivering a bold stance and aggressive handling.

    INTERIOR DESIGN

    In keeping with its mission to be the most exciting, attainable sport coupe on the road, the Genesis Coupe boasts a cockpit designed to enhance the driving experience. An information display screen features an outside temperature reading and audio system information. Analog gauges include a large speedometer and tachometer positioned so the driver can immediately access critical driving information. The instrument cluster features Hyundai's signature blue gauge illumination.

    Bucket front seats with large side bolsters offer excellent lateral support for enthusiastic driving. High-quality seating surfaces range from full black fabric on the Genesis Coupe GS and GT, to optional full black or brown leather on the GT, to red cloth inserts with black leather bolsters on the SE.

    Among the other refinements are an Infinity audio system and two-stage front seat warmers. Genesis Coupe also offers the convenience of a Smart Key and push-button starter.

    REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE ARCHITECTURE

    Genesis Coupe's body shell is rich in ultra-high-tensile steel. Genesis Coupe is lighter than the Infiniti G37, and its chassis is also 24 percent stiffer in bending rigidity than the BMW E46 M3. Rear-wheel drive provides a 55:45 front/rear weight distribution.

    POWERTRAINS

    Two engines infuse Genesis Coupe with performance. The 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V6 engine delivers an estimated 306 horsepower (310 horsepower using premium fuel) and 263 lb.-ft. of torque on regular unleaded. This engine will launch the Genesis Coupe from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under six seconds. To maximize the power band, the 3.8-liter engine utilizes Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) on intake cam shafts and a new Variable Intake System (VIS) that helps cylinders breathe efficiently at both low and high RPM. The better breathing results in outstanding off-the-line acceleration and passing performance, and remarkable fuel efficiency. The V6 engine uses an alloy block and cylinder heads for lighter weight and thermal efficiency, and features timing chains with no scheduled maintenance.

    The turbocharged, intercooled 2.0-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder benefits from CVVT on both the intake and exhaust camshafts. The 2.0-liter turbo generates an estimated 212 horsepower (223 horsepower using premium fuel) and 217 lb.-ft. of torque. It also features a cast-aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. Both engines feature a free flowing dual cat-back exhaust and an available limited slip differential to put the power to the ground.
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    SPORT-TUNED SUSPENSION

    Genesis Coupe employs a MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and a five-link rear suspension setup. The front suspension is mounted to the body via a solid subframe which is lighter and stronger than a multi-piece component would be. To help reduce body roll and tune the Genesis Coupe's at-the-limit handling for maximum predictability, 23-mm diameter front and 18-mm diameter rear stabilizer bars are used.

    While all Genesis Coupe models offer a fun and sporty driving experience, the high-performance Genesis Coupe SE is a most willing partner for the true enthusiast. The SE's track-tuned sport suspension features a stiffer front spring rate, stiffer rear spring rate and unique shock valving. Genesis Coupe SE delivers an increase in roll control over the GS. Superb structural rigidity sets the foundation for precisely-tuned handling performance in all Genesis Coupes.

    STEERING

    Hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering with a quick ratio gear delivers both linearity and agility. The steering is also engine-RPM sensing.

    TRANSMISSIONS

    Both engines are mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission. The Genesis Coupe 2.0t 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.

    Drivers can access the SHIFTRONIC� feature by moving the gear selector into a separate gate. Pushing the selector forward or pulling it rearward will shift the transmission up or down sequentially, adding to driver control. A clear LCD readout on the instrument panel shows the gear that's in use.

    HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKING SYSTEMS

    Brembo four-piston calipers clamp down on 13.4-inch front brake rotors and 13-inch rear rotors on SE models. All other models get substantial 12.6-inch front ventilated rotors and 12.4-inch rotors in the rear with floating single piston calipers.

    INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

    The 2010 Genesis Coupe offers Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The advantages of HID headlamps include greater lighting power, daylight-type lighting and reduced power consumption. In addition, the cut lines of the new HID headlights are extremely precise, providing maximum nighttime visibility without distracting other drivers.

    Music lovers will welcome the 2010 Genesis Coupe's standard auxiliary input jacks (3.5 mm mini-jack and USB input) to accommodate and charge audio devices such as iPods�. When an iPod or flash drive is connected through the USB port, located in the center storage compartment, not only does it play music through the vehicle's audio system, but it also charges the iPod and allows the driver to access tracks with the steering wheel audio controls. This system also allows both driver and passengers to easily view song/artist/title information and control the music from the audio head unit rather than only the iPod itself.

    SEGMENT-LEADING SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES


    In keeping with Hyundai's focus on offering segment-leading standard safety technologies across its lineup, the 2010 Genesis Coupe includes a wide range of both active and passive safety features. Standard safety technology includes driver and front passenger advanced frontal airbags, along with front seat-mounted side airbags, side air curtains and active front head restraints.

    Genesis Coupe has strong unibody construction, along with front and rear crumple zones, bodyside reinforcements, and five-mph energy-absorbing bumpers. The hood also includes buckling creases and safety stops.

    The front seatbelts have pretensioners and force limiters, and the rear seats feature LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), which make affixing child safety seats easier.

    All Genesis Coupe models feature standard four-channel ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to optimize brake performance under various dynamic loading conditions. The system also includes Brake Assist, which provides maximum ABS-level braking force when a panic stop is detected.

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC), one of the industry's most effective life-saving technologies, is standard in all Genesis Coupes. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) studies suggest vehicles equipped with ESC experience 56 percent fewer fatalities in single-vehicle crashes.

    THREE DISTINCT TRIM LEVELS

    The Genesis Coupe is offered in three trim levels: the stylish and affordable GS, the premium-sport GT featuring the 3.8-liter V6, and the high-performance SE, available with either the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or the 3.8-liter V6 engine.
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    GENESIS COUPE GS (Preliminary packaging subject to change)

    Key Standard Equipment:

    * 2.0-liter turbocharged, intercooled four-cylinder engine
    * Electronic Stability Control
    * Traction Control System
    * ABS
    * Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    * Front, side, side air curtain air bags
    * Active front head restraints
    * Manual A/C
    * Keyless entry
    * Power windows, door locks, and mirrors
    * AM/FM/XM/CD Player/USB/iPod connectivity
    * Steering wheel audio controls
    * Cruise control
    * Vanity mirror illumination
    * Bluetooth

    GENESIS COUPE GT (Preliminary packaging subject to change)

    GS equipment Plus:

    * 3.8-liter DOHC V6
    * Leather steering wheel / Shift knob
    * Metalgrain /chrome interior accents
    * Automatic temperature control
    * Fog lamps
    * Premium door sill plates
    * Trip computer
    * Chrome front fascia accents
    * Auto light control

    GENESIS COUPE SE (Preliminary packaging subject to change)

    Unique SE equipment:

    * 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or 3.8-liter DOHC V6
    * HID headlights
    * Aluminum pedals
    * Manual A/C
    * 19-inch alloy wheels
    * High performance Bridgestone Potenza RE050A summer tires
    * Brembo braking system with monobloc four-piston calipers
    * SE track-tuned suspension / front strut brace
    * Limited-slip differential
    * Black leather bolsters / red cloth insert seats
    * Rear spoiler
    * Aero wiper blades
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    ENGINE
    Turbo I4
    Type
    Intercooled-turbocharged 2.0L DOHC Dual CVVT
    (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing)
    Materials Aluminum block and cylinder head
    Bore & Stroke (mm) 86 x 86
    Displacement 2.0 liters
    Horsepower 212 @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
    Torque 217 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm (estimated)
    Valves per cylinder 4
    Top speed 137 mph, fuel cut (estimated)
    V6
    Type 3.8L Lambda DOHC V6
    Materials Aluminum block and cylinder head
    Bore & Stroke (mm) 96 x 87
    Displacement 3.8 liters
    Horsepower 306 @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
    Torque 263 @ 4,700 rpm (estimated)
    Valves per cylinder 4
    0-60 mph time Under 6 seconds (estimated)
    Top speed

    149 mph, fuel cut (estimated)

    TRANSMISSION
    Turbo 4-cyl., 6-speed manual / 5-speed automatic
    with SHIFTRONIC®
    Gear ratios 6MT / 5AT
    First 4.229 / 3.827
    Second 2.467 / 2.368
    Third 1.671 / 1.520
    Fourth 1.233 / 1.000
    Fifth 1.000 / 0.834
    Sixth 0.794 / N/A
    Reverse 3.985 / 2.613
    Final drive 3.909 / 4.181

    V6, 6-speed manual / ZF 6-speed automatic SHIFTRONIC®
    Gear ratios 6MT / 6AT
    First 3.848 / 4.171
    Second 2.317 / 2.340
    Third 1.623 / 1.521
    Fourth 1.233 / 1.143
    Fifth 1.000 / 0.867
    Sixth 0.794 / 0.691
    Reverse 3.985 / 3.403
    Final drive 3.538 / 3.727
    SUSPENSION
    Front MacPherson strut dual link with springs,
    gas shock absorbers and 23 mm stabilizer bar
    Rear Five-link design with gas shock absorbers
    and 18 mm stabilizer bar
    STEERING
    Type Hydraulic rack-and-pinion,
    engine-RPM sensing
    Overall Ratio 14.5:1
    Turns, lock to lock TBA
    Turning circle, diameter 35.0 ft
    BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS
    Front 12.6-inch (Standard) / Brembo,
    13.4-inch disc, 4-piston calipers (Optional)
    Rear 12.4-inch (Standard) / Brembo,
    13.0-inch disc, 4-piston calipers (Optional)
    ABS 4-channel ABS with Electronic
    Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
    Tires Front: 225/45R18, 225/40R19
    Rear: 245/45R18, 245/40R19
    Wheels 18-inch alloy wheels
    19-inch alloy wheels, five-spoke
    EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
    Wheelbase 111.0 in.
    Overall length 182.3 in.
    Overall width 73.4 in.
    Overall height 54.3 in.
    Track, front TBA
    Track, rear TBA
    Coefficient of drag (Cd) TBA
    INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
    Head room
    Front 39.0 in.
    Rear 34.6 in.
    Leg room
    Front 44.1 in.
    Rear 30.7 in.
    Shoulder room
    Front TBA
    Rear TBA
    Hip room
    Front TBA
    Rear TBA
    EPA passenger volume TBA
    EPA cargo volume TBA
    EPA total volume TBA
    CAPACITIES
    Turbo I4/V6
    Fuel TBA
    Oil TBA
    Coolant TBA
    CURB WEIGHT
    V6 3,549 lbs.
    2.0-liter 3,439 lbs.
    FUEL ECONOMY City Highway
    4-cylinder Models
    2.0-liter manual TBA TBA
    2.0-liter automatic TBA TBA

    V6 Models
    3.8-liter automatic TBA TBA
    3.8-liter manual TBA TBA
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    Personally I like the sound of it. Being in a family that owns two Hyundai's I know that they are good cars and I have always heard good things about the Tiburon Coupe.

    EDIT: Pricing announced yet?

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    Just wanted to bump to see if there were any newer pictures available.
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    love the sedan and coupe. interior is well designed and makes other auto manufacturers run for their money. Hyundia rocks period.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lets Gekiga In View Post
    Just wanted to bump to see if there were any newer pictures available.
    Thank you for reminding me !
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    A very good car! I would have preferred less size and weight, but that's the cost of some parts sharing with the Genesis sedan. The 4 cylinder engine is from the same family as the 4B11 in the Mitsu Evo X, so lots of tuning parts should be available.

    There definitely needs to be more cheap RWD cars! I hope this car is a success.

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    Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2013)

    (from Hyundai Press Release)

    Hyundai’s Rear-drive Sport Coupe Receives More Powerful Powertrain Technologies, More Aggressive Design, Upscale Interior Refinement and Blue Link(r) Telematics

    DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2012– Hyundai Motor America today introduced the significantly redesigned 2013 Genesis Coupe in a North American debut at the Detroit North American International Auto Show. In keeping with impressive performance upgrades, Genesis Coupe now sports more aggressive coupe styling, complemented by improved interior materials and design. Both 4-cylinder and V6 engines benefit from significant technology enhancements, with the 3.8-liter V6 engine receiving sophisticated direct-injection technology and the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine upgrading to a more precise twin-scroll turbocharger and larger intercooler. Automatic transmissions for these two models now have 8-speeds, with paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC(r) manual-shifting capability. Hyundai’s proprietary telematics platform, Blue Link(r), is now available, providing Genesis Coupe owners with a variety of infotainment services to meet their individual connectivity needs.

    HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2013 GENESIS COUPE
    * Refreshed, more aggressive exterior design
    * New front fascia, grille, headlight, fog light, hood designs
    * New 18- and 19-inch wheel
    * New LED-enhanced taillight design
    * Available LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
    * 3.8-liter V6 engine receives direct-injection technology
    * 348 horsepower, 295 lb.-ft. torque (rating with premium fuel)
    * Improved fuel economy for both transmissions
    * 18 city/28 highway – 8-speed A/T
    * 18 city/27 highway – 6-speed M/T
    * 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine receives new twin-scroll turbocharger and larger, more thermally-efficient intercooler
    * 274 horsepower, 275 lb.-ft. torque (rating with premium fuel)
    * Improved fuel economy for A/T
    * 20 city/31 highway – 8-speed A/T
    * 21 city/30 highway – 6-speed M/T
    * New, in-house-developed 8-speed automatic transmissions
    * Paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC(r) capability
    * New, retuned low-velocity-control suspension dampers
    * Blue Link(r) telematics available on 3.8 Grand Touring/Track and 2.0T Premium
    * Electroluminescent gauge cluster with information display
    * Telescopic steering wheel (added to tilt function)
    * Driver seat power lumbar adjustment
    * Redesigned center stack appearance and gauges

    AGGRESSIVE DESIGN CUES MATCH ENHANCED DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

    The refreshed Genesis Coupe strikes a more menacing demeanor, with an aggressively redesigned front fascia, grille, headlights, LED daytime running lights, fog lights and hood with heat extractor cues. The side view reveals new, aggressive 18- and 19-inch alloy wheel designs with deeper dimensional sculpting. Finally, the rear taillights provide a visual spark via premium LED illumination and new contours. Of course, the traditional rear-drive sport coupe proportions remain, with a long wheelbase and short front and rear overhangs producing a classic wedge-like profile. Genesis Coupe’s bodyside character line is an innovative “Z”-shaped design that integrates seamlessly with a unique, drop-beltline rear window graphic.

    Genesis Coupe’s arching roofline and tapering greenhouse highlight the exterior profile and emphasize the car’s broad shoulders and wide stance. To complete the aggressive sports car look, the depth between the fenders and the greenhouse has been maximized.

    Enlarged openings in the front fascia allow for better engine breathing along with a more aggressive look. Dual asymmetrical exhaust tips integrated with the blackout rear diffuser treatment complete the performance message from the rear.

    POWERTRAIN ENHANCEMENTS

    Both Genesis Coupe engines receive significant technology upgrades, backing up its new design statement with impressive performance gains. The 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V6 engine adds sophisticated direct-injection technology, adding 42 horsepower (a generous 14 percent increase) and 29 lb.-ft of torque (an eleven percent increase). Peak horsepower rises to 348 at 6,400 RPM, with peak torque increasing to 295 lb.-ft. at 5,300 RPM on premium fuel. In addition, lambda-engine anti-knock technology gives this V6 the versatility to run on regular fuel. This new direct-injected engine will easily propel the Genesis Coupe from zero to 60 mph in the lower five-second range on its way to an impressive 149 mph electronically-limited top speed. The Lambda V6 intake system also now employs an intake sound induction pipe into the cabin to ensure this engine’s aural character matches its visceral appeal.

    To further broaden the power band, the 3.8-liter engine uses Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (Dual CVVT) and a Variable Intake System (VIS) that helps cylinders breathe most efficiently at both low and high RPM. The combination of high-pressure, precisely-metered direct injection with efficient cylinder breathing results in outstanding throttle response and off-the-line acceleration coupled with remarkable fuel efficiency. The V6 engine uses an alloy block and cylinder heads for lighter weight and thermal efficiency and features durable, quiet timing chains with no scheduled maintenance.
    All these technologies serve to give Genesis Coupe 3.8 an impressive power-to-weight ratio of only 10.0:1; significantly lower than the more expensive Infiniti G37 and BMW 335i.

    2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8-liter Lambda Direct-Injected DOHC V6 Engine

    Not to be outdone by its bigger brother, the turbocharged, intercooled 2.0-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder substitutes a new twin-scroll design for its turbocharger in addition to a larger intercooler with enhanced thermal efficiency. The twin-scroll design is more efficient at recovering exhaust energy and produces cooler cylinder temperatures than the former single-scroll design. In addition, the twin-scroll is more precise, with improved combustion efficiency, reduced turbo lag, leaner air/fuel ratios and more evenly distributed pressure in the exhaust ports, resulting in simultaneous power, efficiency and emissions improvements. Also, a 53 percent larger intercooler further reduces intake temperatures, providing denser, cooler air from which to develop even more power.

    This turbocharged engine also benefits from Dual CVVT on both intake and exhaust camshafts. The 2.0-liter turbo now generates 274 horsepower (a massive 30 percent increase) and 275 lb.-ft. of torque (an impressive 23 percent increase) on premium fuel. And, unlike many competitive turbo engines, this turbo’s anti-knock sensors automatically adjust ignition timing and engine mapping to run perfectly on regular fuel, yielding 260 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,000 RPM. The turbo engine also features a cast-aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. All these improvements give the Genesis Coupe 2.0T a power-to-weight ratio of 12.3, superior to the upcoming Scion FR-S sports coupe and the Honda Civic Si.

    2013 Genesis Coupe 2.0 Twin-scroll Turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder Engine

    Both V6 and 4-cylinder engines also feature deeper, baritone-sounding dual cat-back exhausts to complement more efficient breathing on the intake side. To ensure that all this new power is evenly distributed to the pavement, Genesis Coupe also offers an available Torsen(r) limited-slip differential on R-Spec and Track models.

    REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE ARCHITECTURE

    2013 Genesis Coupe Body Shell Architecture

    Genesis Coupe’s body shell makes generous use of ultra-high-tensile steel. The rear-wheel drive powertrain configuration provides a well-balanced 55:45 front-to-rear weight distribution for the 2.0T, and 56:44 for the 3.8 model.

    SPORT-TUNED SUSPENSION

    No well-tuned sport coupe chassis should give the perception of being overwhelmed by its powertrain, and Genesis Coupe is no exception to this rule. Spring, damper, and bushing ratings all have been precisely recalibrated to match these new powertrains with better road feel, more precise body motion control and improved ride comfort.

    Genesis Coupe employs a MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and a five-link rear suspension setup. The front suspension is mounted to the body via a solid subframe that is lighter and stronger than a comparable multi-piece component would be. To help reduce body roll and tune the Genesis Coupe’s at-the-limit handling for maximum predictability, 23-mm diameter front and 19-mm diameter rear stabilizer bars are fitted.

    2013 Genesis Coupe MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension & five-link rear suspension

    While all Genesis Coupe models offer a true rear-drive sport driving experience, the high-performance Genesis Coupe R-Spec and Track models raise the bar even higher with differentiated, track-tuned suspension calibrations. The R-Spec/Track suspension features both firmer front spring rates (seven percent) and rear spring rates (eleven percent), with matched damper rates. The Genesis Coupe R-Spec/Track models also deliver a significant increase in roll control over other versions of the Genesis Coupe via thicker stabilizer bars (24mm front/20mm rear). For 2013, all Genesis Coupes receive improved low-velocity-control dampers for refined ride comfort coupled with improved body control.
    In addition, all R-Spec and Track models now receive front strut camber adjustment bolts that can be easily installed in the front strut assembly at their owner’s discretion. These camber adjustment bolts allow approximately -1.5 degrees of negative front camber adjustment for sharper, more responsive apex turn-in and significant understeer reduction in competitive events.

    Of course, superb Genesis Coupe structural rigidity sets the fundamental foundation for dynamic precision, regardless of specific suspension calibration.
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    STEERING

    Hydraulic, RPM-sensing rack-and-pinion steering has been recalibrated with an even quicker, 13.8:1 ratio, delivering both linear feel and agile response to driver inputs. This new steering ratio is a full seven-percent quicker than the previous model, yielding intuitive steering response and precision. To further optimize driver ergonomics, telescopic adjustment also has been added to tilt adjustment for 2013.

    TRANSMISSIONS

    Both engines are mated to standard six-speed manual transmissions which have been extensively refined to provide more driver-friendly shift gating and balanced weighting precision. The clutch take-up, feel, and engagement characteristics also have been refined for optimum shifting ease and feel. Both engines now offer an in-house-developed eight-speed automatic with paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC(r) manual-shifting capability. Each transmission has been specifically tuned to match its engine’s unique power and torque curve characteristics.

    In addition to the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, each automatic offers shift capability via the shift lever according to individual driver preference. A clear LCD readout on the instrument panel shows the selected gear at all times.

    HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKING SYSTEMS

    Brembo(r) four-piston calipers clamp down on fade-resistant 13.4-inch ventilated front brake rotors and 13-inch ventilated rear rotors on both R-Spec and Track models. All other models get substantial 12.6-inch front ventilated rotors and 12.4-inch rotors in the rear with floating single-piston calipers.

    UPSCALE INTERIOR REFINEMENT

    The 2013 Genesis Coupe interior has been enhanced with distinctive, upscale features and design cues. The instrument panel crash pad features a stitched-seam appearance for a distinctly upscale look, and the parking brake lever is leather-wrapped on leather-equipped models. The instrument cluster now features an electroluminescent gauge cluster for premium ambience and superior readability. A new driver-side rear seat walk-in assist function has been added for more convenient rear seat access from the driver’s side. Convenient seatbelt assist guides make it easier for front passengers to buckle up.

    In addition, driver seat power lumbar support is now available and front seatback pockets are standard on all Genesis Coupes. A center stack multi-gauge cluster with instantaneous mpg, torque level (3.8 models) or turbocharger boost pressure (2.0T models), and oil temperature is standard on all trims. A center fascia tray with cover has been added for enhanced storage, and interior surfaces now have a softer touch with lower sheen for a more up-market feel. Sport front seats with deep side bolsters offer superb lateral support for enthusiastic driving in all trim configurations.

    Among other premium features are an available Infinity(r) premium audio system and two-stage front seat heaters. Genesis Coupe also offers the convenience of a Proximity Key and push-button start.

    INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

    Genesis Coupe offers Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, for brighter illumination intensity, more daylight-like lighting character and reduced power consumption. In addition, the visual cut lines of these HID headlights are razor sharp, providing maximum nighttime visibility to the driver without the risk of blinding oncoming traffic.

    Music lovers will welcome the Genesis Coupe’s standard auxiliary input jacks (3.5 mm mini-jack and USB input) to accommodate and charge personal audio devices such as an iPod(r). When an iPod or flash drive is connected through the USB port in the center storage compartment, not only does it play music through the vehicle’s audio system, but it also charges the iPod and allows the driver to access tracks with the steering wheel audio controls. This system also allows both driver and passengers to easily view song/artist/title information and control the music from the audio head unit rather than the iPod unit. This safety-oriented function allows the driver to keep his or her focus on the road at all times.

    HYUNDAI BLUE LINK(r)

    Hyundai Blue Link telematics is available on 2013 Genesis Coupe with a 90-day complimentary trial period. The Blue Link platform is available on 3.8 Grand Touring/Track and 2.0T Premium trim levels. Blue Link can be accessed from the buttons on the rearview mirror inside the Genesis Coupe, the web and via smart phone. Blue Link is offered in three telematics service packages: Assurance, Essentials and Guidance.

    “Blue Link combines safety, service and infotainment into a complete package that works to both help simplify Hyundai owners’ lives and reduce distracted driving,” said Barry Ratzlaff, director of customer satisfaction and service business development, Hyundai Motor America. “We’ve carefully studied how drivers rely on smart phones and navigation systems as an innovative link to the outside world. Blue Link brings that seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like voice text messaging, Point-of-Interest (POI) web search download, turn-by-turn navigation, and monthly vehicle reporting. Our agent-assisted advanced voice recognition system offers a 21st century solution to performing POI searches in the vehicle. This unique and innovative approach enables Hyundai to deliver fast, accurate searches and downloads of POIs to vehicles without the unnecessary costs of traditional operator-only type systems of our competitors.”

    More details on Hyundai Blue Link are available at Blue Link Homepage.

    SEGMENT-LEADING STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES

    In keeping with Hyundai’s focus on offering segment-leading standard safety technologies across its lineup, the 2013 Genesis Coupe includes a wide range of both active and passive safety features. Standard safety technology includes driver and front passenger advanced frontal airbags, along with front seat-mounted side airbags, side air curtains and active front head restraints.

    Genesis Coupe has strong unibody construction, along with front and rear crumple zones, bodyside reinforcements and five-mph energy-absorbing bumpers. The hood also includes buckling creases and safety stops.

    The front seatbelts have pretensioners and force limiters, and the rear seats feature LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), which make affixing child safety seats easier.

    All Genesis Coupe models feature standard four-channel ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to optimize brake performance under various dynamic loading conditions. The system also includes Brake Assist, which provides maximum ABS-level braking force when a panic stop is detected.

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC), one of the industry’s most effective life-saving technologies, is standard in all Genesis Coupe models. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) studies suggest vehicles equipped with ESC experience 56 percent fewer fatalities in single-vehicle crashes than those without it.

    In a nod to enthusiasts, 2013 Genesis Coupe now offers a specially-tuned three-stage driver-selectable ESC mode. This new three-stage ESC function offers more options for various driver preferences and road conditions:

    * Full-on ESC function (default mode on start-up)
    * Intermediate ESC function with driver powertrain override control and retained ESC/TCS braking function
    * Full-off ESC function for uninhibited driver vehicle control in all conditions

    The driver-selectable full-off ESC mode has been calibrated to provide drivers with a larger performance envelope should they choose to participate in competitive events such as autocrosses or track days. The Genesis Coupe anti-lock braking system function (ABS) remains fully functional in all ESC modes to help drivers maintain steering control under adverse braking conditions.

    COLOR PALETTE

    With Genesis Coupe’s more aggressive exterior design cues, fresh exterior color offerings are now available, with seven new colors added to the palette. In keeping with Genesis Coupe color names selected at launch, all new color names are derived from world-famous racing circuits and their most challenging track segments. These new colors include: Parabolica Blue, Catalunya Copper, Monaco White, Becketts Black, Circuit Silver, Gran Premio Gray, and Shoreline Drive Blue.

    To further complement Genesis Coupe’s freshened interior design and premium materials, a new tan leather interior, a new red leather bolster/red cloth insert interior, and a new gray leather bolster/gray cloth insert interior have been added to the interior color environment selections.
    specs
    Engine = 3.8 liter V6
    HP = 348 hp
    HP/Liter = 91.6 hp per liter
    "Horsepower sells motor cars, but torque wins motor races."
    -Carrol Shelby

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    Hyundai Genesis Coupe '13 #3

    Very unimpressed by the revised exterior look.
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    The rear isn't horrible, but the GTR front is.
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    So they gave it that front... Previous gen was a little easier on the eyes, imo.
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    A bit overloaded face indeed, but not criminal.

    Huh.. In general, today manufacturers utilize the 'family looks' too much in my opinion. I liked when you could have different looking cars from the same brand. Even if such unification is understandable, I'd prefer more diversity in model ranges than an all-around copying of the same car in different scales - even though it doesn't look bad, it's still the same (cheers, Ingolstadt!).

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