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Replying to: poodog13 (Jul 09, 2009 4:01 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 09, 2009 6:18 pm) Hyundai should have the technology to bump up the V6.... The Tau 4.6 liter V8 produces 80 HP/Litre (368 total), so using that formula they should be able to bring the 3.8 engine up to 304 HP.
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Replying to: bman900 (Jul 09, 2009 7:34 pm)  I agree with the earlier post though re why not use this technology to improve FE even more by keeping the output down? Surely there is a trade-off for power vs. FE at some point. It begs the question as to whether Hyundai would ever go the hybrid route with the Genesis V6 sedan, using the lithium polymer batteries and other technologies they are developing for the Sonata et. al.
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Replying to: backy (Jul 09, 2009 7:45 pm) The Genesis engine is designed to be smooth and deliver nice power lower in the RPM range. The G37 needs 7000 RPM to deliver 330hp, and it's no smooth operator at that speed. Hyundai could easily tweak the air/fuel ratios and cam/valve timing to bump the peak HP a few points. But, just like every other manufacturer, they'd just be robbing Peter to pay Paul.
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Replying to: colegar (Jul 09, 2009 11:22 am) Right, quick revving and always "wanting" to be pushed hard even in a car not really meant for spirtited driving. I just don't get that from the Hyundai. Toyota's 3.5 is the probably the best V6 out there (especially in direct injected form). As for the transmission in the Genesis, its made by Toyota anyway. It suffers from the same crazy shift logic that is geared more toward fuel economy than anything else.
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Replying to: backy (Jul 09, 2009 7:45 pm) I'm not a great fan of hybrids, not in their present form. I think they're gimmicky and false economy, but that's another subject. I am hoping for a clean diesel option for the economy minded. A 5 or 6 cylinder turbo diesel would be plenty motivation for the Genesis, and would easily outlast the 10/100 warranty. I highly doubt a hybrid's expensive, consumable batteries and electronics could be covered by the 10/100. I can see a Genesis TD with 6M, 6A, or 8A with FE near 30mpg with acceptable 0-60 times for most drivers.
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jul 09, 2009 9:28 pm) |
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Replying to: tjc78 (Jul 10, 2009 4:29 am) Some of the magazine road tests have reported the Genesis 3.8's zero to sixty time at six seconds flat (Hyundai advertises 6.2 seconds). That is really hauling for a 3,750 pound car! I agree that the Genesis ECM computer is tuned for mileage during easy, low-speed takeoffs from stoplights, etc.and it tends to shift at very low RPM's. I would prefer it to be a little less anxious to reach third gear for economy's sake. Once it reaches third gear, I like the shift pattern from there on.
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Replying to: colegar (Jul 10, 2009 7:35 am) If you want better shifting for more spirited driving, put it in manual mode and have a blast!!! 
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Replying to: allmet33 (Jul 10, 2009 7:45 am) Shouldn't it... being a higher displacement? IMO the 3.8 is behind the times... heck Yota can get over 300 with their 3.5 and Nissan is getting 330 from the 3.7. Sorry, I'll never agree the 3.8 is a better engine than Toyota's 2GR, from a refinement standpoint anyway. Oh and another slightly off topic thing about the 3.8 in my Genesis.... sounds like a freight train on startup. Its like the valves don't get oil for the first 10 seconds. Its not only me either... Dry Startup Noise
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