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Exclusive: New Hyundai Genesis Coupe Surpass 400hp Mark - The Korean Car Blog

"When Hyundai Motor America’s CEO was interviewed a few days ago during the New York AutoShow he said: “This all-new engine would arrive on the Genesis sedan in 2017 or 2018 and have power in the ballpark of the company’s 420-hp, 5.0-liter Tau V-8 but weigh far less.”

Coincidentally our source mention this engine will be ready for production in late 2017."

Hyundai is doin' it... No Question!!! But, I have issues withthe transmission and suspension performance thus far. The Z only needs Koni/swift alignent and sways and it's a whole other animal. Linkage replacements improve the Z but it's not dire... as with the gencoupe, it's dire. The automatic options aren't quite as sporting as the 7AT. The "Originators" of sub-premium brand "DRM transmissions make the argment a win for Nissan. Though 300ms shifts are now slow compared to todays 100ms shifts. Hyundai is at about .500ms currently. Though hyundais shifts are a little smoother, they are slower... Me, I like the course shifting paddles. You're in sport mode, the car should be torquey and jerky. Don't like the jerkiness? Keep the muthafka in D till auto has reached third gear, then swiitch over. .:tup:

Yea, were kinda salivating over there, hoping this is true. We doubt it is sadly.

I think it'll happen... In very limited number, but it will happen. The 5.0 Tau, needs a sportier, more fuel efficient, lighter alternative. It's the best way to fit Tau power in a small coupe. But I see that car being around $60k

Which brings me the $60k Z rumor. If that's any true??? It will be pushing close to 500hp and will be out to compete against this Hyundai for that cash level. The future in M4 alternatives is how I see it for max price of $60k instead of starting at 65K.

Maybe you're right. I'd kill for a serious Z35 competitor at 75% the cost. I don't know how much credence is given to this but maybe 18 months ago I was reading a car and driver or road and track, etc, forgot which one but it had a big graph of "probability" in terms of what might to expect from manufactorers, one topic was "cars under $45k to do 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds." Porsche was like 7%, Subaru was like 25% and Hyundai was on there at 30%. Maybe they know something we don't? Lol

Hyundai's pricing structure has been nearing Nissan's this past generation. I wouldn't expect a 25% cheaper Z competitor in a gencar. More like 25% cheaper than infiniti and 10% cheaper than Nissan Z

2017 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | Specs, News, Rumors | Digital Trends
this may make me jealous if Nissan doesn't do anything exciting with the next gen Z. If its true

Big difference between the picture in this thread and the link above. That concept looks like a luxury GT coupe with it's aesthetics falling just short.

Yes agreed... But seems that they are doing what Nissan won't by putting a TT motor in a coupe.


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