HKS Hyundai Genesis Coupe: Vegas-bound

Elmo187 · Sep 04, 2008, 2:10 PM

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 3, 2008 – Hyundai Motor America today announced that HKS USA, Inc. will create a high-performance Genesis Coupe for the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The all-new, rear-wheel drive Hyundai model will make its SEMA debut at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 4 – Nov. 7, 2008. HKS, the leading manufacturer of premium performance parts, is the second company to join Hyundai for this year's SEMA show.

"Genesis Coupe has the basic DNA that HKS looks for – an excellent chassis, rear-wheel drive, aggressive styling and a new generation turbo-charged engine. These attributes provide the opportunity for HKS to maximize the Genesis Coupe driving performance capabilities for the serious driving enthusiast," said Rick Lafferty, president, HKS USA, Inc. "HKS is allocating R&D, engineering and prototyping resources to lay the groundwork for HKS-brand Genesis Coupe performance parts. We are looking forward to working with Hyundai to realize the full performance potential of the Genesis Coupe."

The HKS plan for the Genesis Coupe includes a HKS GT Turbo upgrade to maximize horsepower and torque, HKS engine internals, HKS limited-edition turbo exhaust system, HKS Super Mega Flow Intake System, HKS Engine Management and HKS Hipermax III fully-adjustable suspension.

"We've designed Genesis Coupe from the start to be tuner-friendly," said John Krafcik, vice president, Product Development and Strategic Planning, Hyundai Motor America. "Partnering with an industry leader like HKS is a terrific way for us to stretch the performance envelope of Genesis Coupe."

The HKS Genesis Coupe will also showcase functional ground effects designed by Ken Style, HKS Time-Attack cars' aerodynamic partner. The interior will emphasize driver comfort and control with HKS electronics including CAMP2 that monitors up to 24 data signals from the Genesis OBD2 and programmable calculations for fuel costs, average fuel consumption and fuel efficiency in real time.

HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE HIGHLIGHTS
• Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports car
• 306 horsepower (est.) from enhanced 3.8-liter V6 from Genesis sedan
• Standard 212 horsepower (est.) turbocharged, intercooled inline four cylinder
• Genesis Coupe arrives in the spring of 2009 as a 2010 model

JoeProte83 · Sep 04, 2008, 2:14 PM

I do really like the car. Awesome job Hyundai has made....

civic_VTI · Sep 04, 2008, 2:15 PM

This is the first time ive ever found a Hyundai attactive.

Driftster · Sep 04, 2008, 2:16 PM

love everything minus the bumper..

bumper looks gay..
Rest is fine

astonmartin138 · Sep 04, 2008, 2:56 PM

I like the bumper, I just don't like the rear bumper and side skirt. They ruin the sleek look of the car by being completely straight, unfortunately. I bet it'll be an awesome car when released though.

Evo_power · Sep 04, 2008, 3:09 PM

Dude, this car is awesome! I can't wait until I can start hating on it when all the Asian fanbois say it's way better than a Mustang. This is gonna be great

Seriously though, this car is actually quite cool. As long as they keep the price down, I think this car could be very buyable.

Cleaver564 · Sep 04, 2008, 3:20 PM

Very smooth i'd snap one up in a instant

Godzilla:PetroLHeaD · Sep 04, 2008, 3:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Evo_power

Dude, this car is awesome! I can't wait until I can start hating on it when all the Asian fanbois say it's way better than a Mustang. This is gonna be great

Seriously though, this car is actually quite cool. As long as they keep the price down, I think this car could be very buyable.

Will it be $25,000 V6 Camaro buyable though? lol!

kidding aside, It looks pretty cool. I like the bodykit. Now this is a Hyundai I never thought I'd see. I've always liked the Tiburon, but this takes Hyundai to a whole new level. HKS made a good job with the car.

CLS55AMG · Sep 04, 2008, 7:29 PM

I like the new Hyundai Genesis coupe & would like to see a cabrio version of it.

Rhys Millian is also presenting a version as SEMA & that is my personal tuner job sofar on it but this has a brilliant looking front bumper & the rest of the bodykit looks great aswell.

VTEC_Dreams · Sep 04, 2008, 8:53 PM

Infiniti wishes oh so bad that the G35 looked as good as the Genesis.

I agree with Drift...the front end is over the top, but the car overall looks pretty cool. I love the distinctive rear window and the lines that follow and precede it.

SRT expert · Sep 04, 2008, 8:56 PM

When, the Genesis comes out. Is going to shake up the market a bit. I love this coupe. If I could afford it and drive. I would buy one. Man, only if Money was here... He would love this Genesis coupe... This looks much, much better than the G37 IMO. Without the ridculous price tag.

jl1rp · Sep 04, 2008, 9:24 PM

Looks very good to me. With the Genesis Coupe it looks like Hyundai giving us something has all the right parts. let's hope all the parts work and the car makes it.

chriz00 · Sep 04, 2008, 9:51 PM

Hyundai has done an awesome job with the Genesis, HKS made it only better.

I freakin love it!!!

purpleslyrpee · Sep 04, 2008, 10:00 PM

me like this car, me thinks this car is purty, and quite a performer too (well, this one atleast)...

if they keep the price down, i think it should be a great competitor to the G37, or the Z in terms of looks and amenities, maybe not as much so in performance but if they throw the V8 in there, then maybe it will be a great overall competitor.

my cuzin works at a hyundai/ mitsuibishi dealership and he said that he drove the genesis sedan and was absoluelty shocked as to how cool the car was, in terms of just abt everything, so im guessing this will be the same if not better in MOST ways.

good job slanted H

Kaoss · Sep 05, 2008, 12:02 AM

Oh my...it looks strange. I don't like it. It's a weird mix of everything, with a bit of Hyundai creativity (lol hardly any) in it.

Sep 04, 2008, 2:14 PM	#2
JoeProte83 Go Kamui Go!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewere in the Sky Posts: 3,836	I do really like the car. Awesome job Hyundai has made.... __________________ "La Tropa Naranja" 2nd Place on the USL Championship

Sep 04, 2008, 2:15 PM	#3
civic_VTI Time waster Join Date: May 2006 Location: birmingham, england Posts: 7,045	This is the first time ive ever found a Hyundai attactive. __________________ R.I.P Monkeyfkker we all got love for you and we all miss you

Sep 04, 2008, 2:16 PM	#4
Driftster Bimmer DBAG Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 49,028	love everything minus the bumper.. bumper looks gay.. Rest is fine __________________ R.I.P. Randy

Sep 04, 2008, 2:56 PM	#5
astonmartin138 Resident Piston Head Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 6,662	I like the bumper, I just don't like the rear bumper and side skirt. They ruin the sleek look of the car by being completely straight, unfortunately. I bet it'll be an awesome car when released though. __________________ "I saw something sticking out so made assumptions. I'm not a technical person." TheBrownTruth

Sep 04, 2008, 3:09 PM	#6
Evo_power Johnny Suave Race Machine Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oregon Awesomeness: Infinite Posts: 23,610	Dude, this car is awesome! I can't wait until I can start hating on it when all the Asian fanbois say it's way better than a Mustang. This is gonna be great Seriously though, this car is actually quite cool. As long as they keep the price down, I think this car could be very buyable. __________________ "Deflecting isn't becoming." - Dorito

Sep 04, 2008, 3:20 PM	#7
Cleaver564 Junior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 96	Very smooth i'd snap one up in a instant

Sep 04, 2008, 7:29 PM	#9
CLS55AMG Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 450	I like the new Hyundai Genesis coupe & would like to see a cabrio version of it. Rhys Millian is also presenting a version as SEMA & that is my personal tuner job sofar on it but this has a brilliant looking front bumper & the rest of the bodykit looks great aswell.

Sep 04, 2008, 8:53 PM	#10
VTEC_Dreams Slow car enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 12,821	Infiniti wishes oh so bad that the G35 looked as good as the Genesis. I agree with Drift...the front end is over the top, but the car overall looks pretty cool. I love the distinctive rear window and the lines that follow and precede it. __________________ Anyhow...

Sep 04, 2008, 8:56 PM	#11
SRT expert SCF Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 5,627	When, the Genesis comes out. Is going to shake up the market a bit. I love this coupe. If I could afford it and drive. I would buy one. Man, only if Money was here... He would love this Genesis coupe... This looks much, much better than the G37 IMO. Without the ridculous price tag. __________________ Rome was created faster than Gran Turismo 5. - Evo Powah <-- LOL

Sep 04, 2008, 9:24 PM	#12
jl1rp Poster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH, USA Posts: 207	Looks very good to me. With the Genesis Coupe it looks like Hyundai giving us something has all the right parts. let's hope all the parts work and the car makes it.

Sep 04, 2008, 9:51 PM	#13
chriz00 ...wait, what? Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Goal: Pro Race Driver Posts: 3,955	Hyundai has done an awesome job with the Genesis, HKS made it only better. I freakin love it!!! __________________ "...you're a slave to money, then you die..." - The Verve, Bittersweet Symphony

Sep 04, 2008, 10:00 PM	#14
purpleslyrpee Poster Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sin City aka Las Vegas Posts: 440	me like this car, me thinks this car is purty, and quite a performer too (well, this one atleast)... if they keep the price down, i think it should be a great competitor to the G37, or the Z in terms of looks and amenities, maybe not as much so in performance but if they throw the V8 in there, then maybe it will be a great overall competitor. my cuzin works at a hyundai/ mitsuibishi dealership and he said that he drove the genesis sedan and was absoluelty shocked as to how cool the car was, in terms of just abt everything, so im guessing this will be the same if not better in MOST ways. good job slanted H __________________ "Your grammar and sppeling is fail." Ravenous "So call me Mr. No Fun. I can take it." Clutch

Sep 05, 2008, 12:02 AM	#15
Kaoss Resident Otaku Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White Rock, BC Posts: 6,547	Oh my...it looks strange. I don't like it. It's a weird mix of everything, with a bit of Hyundai creativity (lol hardly any) in it. __________________ The only bitches and moans I deal with are the ones coming In/From my bedroom... - gr8dane

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