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Hyundai Genesis Sedan 2009-

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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Genesis, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Concept Cars, Future Vehicle, Coupe, Sedan


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Re: the production version of genesis coupe was leaked on internet [paisan] by louiswei
Mar 17, 2008 (1:22 pm)
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Replying to: paisan (Mar 17, 2008 1:15 pm)

I am sold if the V6 is less than 3200 lbs, Turbo-4 is less than 3000 lbs and handles as well as the G-coupe.
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Re: the production version of genesis coupe was leaked on internet [paisan] by allmet33
Mar 17, 2008 (1:28 pm)
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Replying to: paisan (Mar 17, 2008 1:15 pm)

Well...the Z rings in around 3300 lbs and the G37 is about 300 lbs heavier. I have a feeling the Genesis Coupe will be slightly heavier than the G37 as it's supposed dimensions are pretty close, but Hyundai is known to use less aluminum and more steel in their construction of the frame and body.
 
It may not be a track car, but it'll garner some respect on the streets.
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Re: the production version of genesis coupe was leaked on internet [allmet33] by paisan
Mar 17, 2008 (1:31 pm)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 17, 2008 1:28 pm)

That's a bummer if it's so heavy. If it comes in at 3000ish we'll be in good shape.
 
-mike
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Veloster based Tiburon by rv65
Mar 17, 2008 (3:03 pm)
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The Tiburon will still exist. Hyundai is planning a new coupe for the tiburon with Veloster cues. It will remain FWD. No word if the Turbo Engine will appear for it. Maybe the Theta 2.4L and turbo Theta engine.
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Luxury Brand by rv65
Mar 17, 2008 (3:06 pm)
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Hyundai will develop a luxury brand afterall. Wont appear until 2010 calendar year at the earliest. The VI which will replace a flagship Korean market sedan. The VI will be based on the BH sedan but will be larger and even more luxurious. So it will happen. Just not now.
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Re: Luxury Brand [rv65] by bucwild
Mar 17, 2008 (4:00 pm)
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Replying to: rv65 (Mar 17, 2008 3:06 pm)

source? maybe a link please?
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Re: the production version of genesis coupe was leaked on internet [paisan] by allmet33
Mar 17, 2008 (4:52 pm)
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Replying to: paisan (Mar 17, 2008 1:31 pm)

Maybe...just maybe the Genesis coupe will come in somewhere between the Z and the G37 Coupe. The current Tib w/the 2.7 V-6 tips the scales at 3010. The
Genesis Coupe will be about 10" longer, the wheelbase will be about 12" more, it'll also have the 3.3 V-6...I think it's possible for the Genesis Coupe in V-6 form to weigh in around 3300...which really isn't all that bad to be honest. I'm sure if someone wanted to get it track ready...they could pull amenities out like the seats and replace them with lighter racing style seats, maybe a carbon fiber hood, hatch and wing. I think it can be done. Guess we'll have to wait and see when they drop hard factual numbers.
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Re: the production version of genesis coupe was leaked on internet [allmet33] by dborth
Mar 17, 2008 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 17, 2008 4:52 pm)

re 1269: "it'll also have the 3.3 V-6"
 
Minor correction.
 
Press release states it will have a tweaked (300hp) Azera 3.8 At least thats what one of the CA Hyundai suits was recently quoted as saying.
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USA Today on the Genesis coupe by backy
Mar 17, 2008 (6:36 pm)
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USA Today ran a story today on "bang for the buck" cars, i.e. cars with over 300 hp at a reasonable cost. They highlighted the Genesis coupe, saying it would have 306 hp in V6 form and would undercut the Mustang GT, which starts at $26k.
 
Quote in the article from Hyundai VP Jack Krafcik: The Genesis coupe will "be a triathlete, lean and efficient, not a big muscle car."
 
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-03-16-horsepower_N.htm
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Re: Genesis Coupe "clean design, unassuming" by tonycd
Mar 17, 2008 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 17, 2008 1:03 pm)

Now I'VE gotta be honest: I totally disagree. I think it's a pointlessly busy Chris Bangle pukefest.
 
In fact, I'd say the same thing about the new Accord, the new Acura RL, and several other misguided imitations of something not worth making, let alone imitating. Every time an Asian maker knocks off that abominable "flame surfacing," it lends new fuel to the criticism that they can't create, only imitate.
 
As I've written before, the shame of this is that Honda in particular has shown the ability to design a clean car (S2000, last-gen Accord) when it wasn't obsessed with the "safety" of being derivative. Rest assured this isn't the fault of the designers, but the gutless executives who rule them.

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