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The
Hyundai Genesis coupe was unveiled at the 2008 New York Auto
Show. The production Genesis Coupe is based on a concept version
displayed in 2007. Fortunately many of the design cues which
made the Genesis
Coupe concept a hit have made it through to the production
car with minimal dilution. The powerful curves, surface detail,
and "Z" bodyside lines of the Genesis Coupe are taken
from other Hyundai concept cars like the HCD9 Talus and HCD8
sports coupe.
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a purpose-built rear-wheel drive
sports coupe offering two engine options – a 212-horsepower,
(217 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm of torque) 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
engine and a range-topping all-aluminum 306-horsepower, (263
lb. ft. @ 4,700 rpm of torque) DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine. 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.
The Genesis Coupe rides on standard 18-inch alloy wheels or
optional 19-inch wheels. The Genesis Coupe employs a MacPherson
strut dual-link front suspension and a five-link rear suspension
setup. A limited slip differential and Brembo brakes are among
the optional extras.
Inside, the driver and front passenger get sport bucket seats,
while the analog gauges including a large speedometer and tachometer
are positioned directly in front of the driver. Additional features
include a centre-mounted information display screen showing
audio system information, air-conditioning settings and an outside
temperature reading.
The Hyundai 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).
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