2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe news, pictures, and information

Genesis Coupe's body shell is rich in ultra-high-tensile steel. Genesis Coupe is lighter than the Infiniti G37, and its chassis is also 24 percent stiffer in bending rigidity than the BMW E46 M3. Rear-wheel drive provides a 55:45 front/rear weight distribution.

POWERTRAINS
Two engines infuse Genesis Coupe wîth performance. The 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V6 engine delivers an estimated 306 horsepower (310 horsepower using premium fuel) and 263 lb.-ft. of torque on regular unleaded. This engine will launch the Genesis Coupe from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under six seconds. To maximize the power band, the 3.8-liter engine utilizes Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) on intake cam shafts and a new Variable Intake System (VIS) that helps cylinders breathe efficiently at both low and high RPM. The better breathing results in outstanding off-the-line acceleration and passing performance, and remarkable fuel efficiency. The V6 engine uses an alloy block and cylinder heads for lighter weight and thermal efficiency, and features timing chains wîth no scheduled maintenance.

The turbocharged, intercooled 2.0-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder benefits from CVVT on both the intake and exhaust camshafts. The 2.0-liter turbo generates an estimated 212 horsepower (223 horsepower using premium fuel) and 217 lb.-ft. of torque. It also features a cast-aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. Both engines feature a free flowing dual cat-back exhaust and an available limited slip differential to put the power to the ground.

SPORT-TÚNED SÚSPENSION

Genesis Coupe employs a MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and a five-link rear suspension setup. The front suspension is mounted to the body via a solid subframe which is lighter and stronger than a multi-piece component would be. To help reduce body roll and tune the Genesis Coupe's at-the-limit handling for maximum predictability, 23-mm diameter front and 18-mm diameter rear stabilizer bars are used.

While all Genesis Coupe models offer a fun and sporty driving experience, the high-performance Genesis Coupe SE is a most willing partner for the true enthusiast. The SE's track-tuned sport suspension features a stiffer front spring rate, stiffer rear spring rate and unique shock valving. Genesis Coupe SE delivers an increase in roll control over the GS. Superb structural rigidity sets the foundation for precisely-tuned handling performance in all Genesis Coupes.

STEERING

Hydraulic rack-and-pinion §teering wîth a quick ratio gear delivers both linearity and agility. The §teering is also engine-RPM sensing.

TRANSMISSIONS

Both engines are mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) The Genesis Coupe 2.0t offers an optional five-speed automatic wîth SHIFTRONIC® while the 3.8-liter V6 offers a ZF six-speed automatic transmission wîth SHIFTRONIC to handle the additional torque.

Drivers can access the SHIFTRONIC® feature by moving the gear selector into a separate gate. Pushing the selector forward or pulling it rearward will shift the transmission up or down sequentially, adding to driver control. A clear LCD readout on the instrument panel shows the gear that's in use.

HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKING SYSTEMS

	Vital Stats
Engine : 2.0 L., 4-cylinder Power: 212 hp Torque: 217 ft-lbs

Brembo four-piston calipers clamp down on 13.4-inch front brake rotors and 13-inch rear rotors on SE models. All other models get substantial 12.6-inch front ventilated rotors and 12.4-inch rotors in the rear wîth floating single piston calipers.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES 2010 GENESIS COUPE PRICING

Standard equipment includes 2.0T equipment, and adds or substitutes:

• 3.8-liter DOHC V6 engine wîth dual continuously variable valve timing delivering 306 hp and a top speed of 149 mph

• M6VR2 6-speed manual transmission (Optional: ZF 6HP19 6-speed electronic automatic wîth lockup torque converter and §teering wheel-mounted paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC® controls)

• Black leather seating surfaces

• Fully automatic temperature control

• Premium door sill plates

• Chrome front fascia accents

• Fog lights


In addition to 3.8 equipment, the 3.8 Grand Touring adds or substitutes:

Únique brown leather seat interior environment
• Power driver's seat

• Heated driver and passenger seat

• 360-watt AM/FM/XM/MP3/CD-changer Infinity® premium audio system wîth 10 speakers including DVC subwoofer, eight-channel external amplifier, and diversity antenna

• Proximity key wîth push-button start

• Xenon HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlamps

• Auto-dimming mirror wîth HomeLink® and compass

• Heated mirrors wîth outside turn signal indicators

• Backup warning system

• Power tilt and slide sunroof

• Navigation system (mid-model year availability, pricing TBA)


The factory-tuned 3.8 Track model deletes the backup warning system and chrome front fascia accents from the Grand Touring model, and adds or substitutes:

• Black leather seating surfaces

• 19-inch gunmetal finish alloy wheels wîth staggered high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)

• Brembo® braking system wîth 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)

• Únique track-tuned suspension, higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, strut brace

• Torsen-type limited-slip differential

• Aluminum pedals

• Aero wipers

• Rear spoiler

• Black-out front lower fascia

• Lightweight temporary spare wîth aluminum wheel (T135/80D18)


Genesis Coupe will be available in nine exterior colors:
• Karussell White

• Bathurst Black

• Silverstone

• Nordschleife Gray

• Acqua Minerale Blue

• Tsukuba Red

• Mirabeau Blue

• Lime Rock Green

• Interlagos Yellow


Genesis Coupe features four different interior themes:
• Black environment, premium black cloth seats (2.0T, 2.0T Premium, R-Spec)

• Black environment, black leather-bolstered seats wîth high-friction red cloth insert (2.0T Track)

• Black environment, black leather seats (3.8, 3.8 Track)

• Black environment, saddle brown leather seats (3.8 Grand Touring)