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[RobRich]

Hyundai press release:

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NEW YORK, March 19, 2008 - Hyundai unveiled Genesis Coupe, a new benchmark for affordable 300-horsepower sports coupes, during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show today. The 2010 Genesis Coupe is a purpose-built rear-wheel drive sports 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.

Following the introduction earlier this year of the rear-wheel drive Genesis sports 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 sports 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® 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 sports 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 sports 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 sports 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, audio system information and HVAC settings. 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®. 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)

[RobRich]

Much as I previously discussed, the interesting Genesis Couple 2.0L turbo option could could offer distinct appeal. Get competent fuel management and boost control running, and it could probably turn some rather nice numbers even with the stock internals.

[SiliconJon]

Hmmm, that gives me 12 months to increase my salary by 50%...

[Bizkitkid2001]

So it took the body shop almost 2 weeks to paint my mom's car. They said that they stripped everything on the inside, except for the drivers area. That includes seats, carpet, trim, consoles, ect... and repaited half of the car inside and out. They said it took two weeks to get the paint mixed to Toyota's specifications so that the color would match perfectly. He said that the old paint left on teh half of the car that did not get painted has not faded and it looks just like the new paint.


We are told the car should be put back together and ready next week.


The only thing they could not repair is a small baseball size dent in the chassic in between the front and rear passenger doors, directly where the SUV hit her. They said that the dent was in a spot that it will not effect structual integrity. They said that if it was back or forward a foot, they would of had to repair the chassis as well, but since it hit in the "sweet" spot as he called it, do damage was done except visual damage.


I just hope he is right.


And I hope that my mom really does get her car back next week. She is killing my gas mileage with teh way she drives my car.

[Bizkitkid2001]

I got my tax return today and am using part of it to buy me a set of tires. I ordered a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Ultra High Performance tires. $900 installed with warranty and tax at Discount Tires. I will have them installed Monday morning.

[SoloCamo]

I thought your tires were in good shape?

Straightline performance mods man, straightline performance mods! We all know RX-8's can handle

[Bizkitkid2001]

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Originally Posted by SoloCamo

I thought your tires were in good shape?

Straightline performance mods man, straightline performance mods! We all know RX-8's can handle

Two of my tires are down to 2/32" and the other two are at 4/32". When I went to the track, that took a bit of the tire life away.




And I am not going to mod my car as I want to keep my warranty


The car is fast enough to 60 for me.

[SoloCamo]

Ohhhh, if they are down that low than yea, it's definitely time for new rubber!

I hear ya on the warranty though, no point losing it. How long is it good for, though?

[Bizkitkid2001]

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Originally Posted by SoloCamo

Ohhhh, if they are down that low than yea, it's definitely time for new rubber!

I hear ya on the warranty though, no point losing it. How long is it good for, though?

Its a 50,000 mile 4 year bumper to bumper warranty. I am at 30K miles, but the 4 years will be over in September 2009. Mazda offers an extended 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty that I am eligible for up until my current warranty expires that I plan on purchasing.

[Bizkitkid2001]

After doing more comparisons at Tirerack, I called Discount and had them order the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Positions instead of the Goodyear Eagle F1 a they have a 40,000 mile tread warranty and was rated higher in most categories over the Goodyears. They are $122 more for a complete set.

Chart comparison.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...peed_rating=(Y)