NEW YORK, March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai unveiled Genesis Coupe, the
new benchmark for affordable 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 2.0-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder engine and a range-topping all-aluminum 306-horsepower, DOHC
3.8-liter V6 engine. Genesis Coupe is scheduled to join the Hyundai lineup
in the spring of 2009.
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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 that was originally developed for
the Genesis sport sedan.
Genesis Coupe employs a MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and
a five-link rear suspension setup. 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(R) while the
3.8-liter V6 offers a ZF six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC
to handle the additional torque.
"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 things
to an even higher level, rivaling the capability of premium-performance
coupes like Infiniti G37."
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. Genesis Coupe is also
unmistakably linked to several Hyundai concept cars. The powerful curves,
surface detail, and "Z" bodyside lines come straight from the HCD9 Talus
and the HCD8 sport coupe. Genesis Coupe's arching roofline and tapering
greenhouse highlight the exterior profile and emphasize the car's broad
shoulders and wide stance. Genesis Coupe rides on standard 18-inch alloy
wheels or optional 19-inch wheels, both delivering a bold stance and
aggressive handling.
In keeping with its mission to be the most exciting, affordable 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.
Music lovers will welcome the inclusion of standard auxiliary input
jacks (3.5 mm mini-jack and USB input) to accommodate and charge audio
devices such as iPods(R). Among the other refinements are an Infinity audio
system, sport bucket seats and two-stage front seat warmers. Genesis Coupe
also offers the convenience of a proximity key and push button starter.
The 2010 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), one of the industry's most effective life-saving
technologies.
GENESIS COUPE SPECIFICATIONS
-- Configuration: Front engine, rear-wheel drive
-- Wheelbase: 2820 mm / 111.0 inches
-- Overall length: 4630 mm / 182.3 inches
-- Overall width: 1865 mm / 73.4 inches
-- Overall height: 1380 mm / 54.3 inches
-- Wheels: 18-inch or 19-inch five-spoke
-- Engine types: 3.8-liter V6 or 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo
-- Est. horsepower V6: 306 @ 6,000 rpm (regular fuel)
-- Est. horsepower V6: 310 @ 6,000 rpm (premium fuel)
-- Est. torque V6: 263 lb. ft. @ 4,700 rpm (regular and premium fuel)
-- Est. horsepower 2.0t: 212 @ 6,000 rpm (regular fuel)
-- Est. horsepower 2.0t: 223 @ 6,000 rpm (premium fuel)
-- Est. torque 2.0t: 217 lb. ft. @ 2,500 rpm (regular and premium fuel)
-- Block & head materials: aluminum for both engines
-- Valvetrain: DOHC for both engines
-- Valve timing: continuously variable valve timing for both engines
(Dual for 2.0t)
-- Estimated 0-60 mph V6: under 6 seconds
-- Transmission types: 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic (4-cylinder) or
6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic (V6)
-- Front brakes: 12.6-inch (standard) 13.4-inch (Brembo package)
-- Rear brakes: 12.4-inch (standard) 13.0-inch (Brembo package)
-- Front calipers: single piston floating (standard), monobloc
four-piston (Brembo package)
-- Rear calipers: single piston floating (standard) monobloc four-piston
(Brembo package)
-- Limited slip differential (Optional)
-- Est. top speed: 149 mph (V6), 137 mph (2.0t)
-- Base curb weight: 3549 lbs. (V6); 3439 lbs. (4-cylinder)
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
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