Hyundai: Genesis News
06-23-2010, 05:58 PM
#2441
the man said 
06-23-2010, 06:19 PM
#2442
The sizzle in the Steak
For what?
06-23-2010, 06:50 PM
#2443
half of the people I've seen in real life driving the GC were chicks 
that said, coming from you, I guess the 5.0 GC isn't really coming - you'd know better than any of us. Or you're just trying to cover your ass!
But that would be one hell of a competitor to anything out there. The chassis would probably have to be reinforced and thus have extra weight to withstand the torque of a V8, but I'm sure it'd still be great.
So sad to say I'm not surprised that its just a rumor. It would be awesome though....
that said, coming from you, I guess the 5.0 GC isn't really coming - you'd know better than any of us. Or you're just trying to cover your ass!
But that would be one hell of a competitor to anything out there. The chassis would probably have to be reinforced and thus have extra weight to withstand the torque of a V8, but I'm sure it'd still be great.So sad to say I'm not surprised that its just a rumor. It would be awesome though....
06-23-2010, 07:17 PM
#2444
Safety Car
Seriously now......Even the most casual car shopper would be very interested to know that the Genesis could beat a Porsche.
If hyundai could splash that kind of media up on dealership walls and on the backs of magazines, and in commmercials....people would take notice...even the casual ones.
Why? Because it's Porsche...and EVERYONE knows Porsche, and knows they build sportscars, supercars, racecars....a premium brand with a racing heritage.
let's leave it at that we have a disagreement here
lol
06-23-2010, 10:28 PM
#2445
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Didn't Hyundai say they couldn't "properly" package the 4.6?
I hope they do it and give it a revised interior as well (in truth it's a little low rent).
Is the sedan officially being updated for 2011?
I hope they do it and give it a revised interior as well (in truth it's a little low rent).
Is the sedan officially being updated for 2011?
06-24-2010, 07:44 AM
#2446
Senior Moderator
Playing devil's advocate (along with Moog), the Hyundai versus Mini ploy does ring of a desire for relevancy on Hyundai's part. But as an enthusiast, I wouldnt mind seeing such a contest between the Cooper S and Gen Coupe V6. I personally like these types of contests. (I wouldnt mind seeing a 370Z vs Cayman in such a contest.)
06-24-2010, 08:18 AM
#2447
Fahrvergnügen'd
Playing devil's advocate (along with Moog), the Hyundai versus Mini ploy does ring of a desire for relevancy on Hyundai's part. But as an enthusiast, I wouldnt mind seeing such a contest between the Cooper S and Gen Coupe V6. I personally like these types of contests. (I wouldnt mind seeing a 370Z vs Cayman in such a contest.)
A 370Z would get mauled around the track against a Cayman S I think. Especially given the brake problems that the 370Zs have when tracked heavily.
A regular Cayman might be more even but I still see the brakes as an issue.
06-24-2010, 10:15 AM
#2448
The sizzle in the Steak
Playing devil's advocate (along with Moog), the Hyundai versus Mini ploy does ring of a desire for relevancy on Hyundai's part. But as an enthusiast, I wouldnt mind seeing such a contest between the Cooper S and Gen Coupe V6. I personally like these types of contests. (I wouldnt mind seeing a 370Z vs Cayman in such a contest.)
Hyundai screaming "me too" in a desire for relevancy...sure I can understand that....to a point.
...what baffles me is that MINI did it correctly by going after "the King" Porsche......Hyundai went for the "low fruit on the tree"...by going after MINI.......it just looks desperate.
Hyundai has a good car in the Genesis Coupe....they should have done a better job in this case.....instead of the "me too" ad to MINI.
06-24-2010, 10:22 AM
#2449
My reaction to MINI calling out Porsche: 
My reaction to Hyundai offering to tag along:
My reaction to Hyundai offering to tag along:
06-24-2010, 12:19 PM
#2450
Senior Moderator
Exactly...and no devils advocate here...just being realistic.
Hyundai screaming "me too" in a desire for relevancy...sure I can understand that....to a point.
...what baffles me is that MINI did it correctly by going after "the King" Porsche......Hyundai went for the "low fruit on the tree"...by going after MINI.......it just looks desperate.
Hyundai has a good car in the Genesis Coupe....they should have done a better job in this case.....instead of the "me too" ad to MINI.
Hyundai screaming "me too" in a desire for relevancy...sure I can understand that....to a point.
...what baffles me is that MINI did it correctly by going after "the King" Porsche......Hyundai went for the "low fruit on the tree"...by going after MINI.......it just looks desperate.
Hyundai has a good car in the Genesis Coupe....they should have done a better job in this case.....instead of the "me too" ad to MINI.
06-24-2010, 12:51 PM
#2451
The sizzle in the Steak
06-24-2010, 03:12 PM
#2452
It's just Hyundai's way of saying "We are here, too. Take notice of our new sports car." It's all marketing.
It also shows that Hyundai is bold enough to throw the challenge card out there against Mini and Porsche. Indeed, the Genesis Coupe has won numerous awards and taken the top place in magazine comparisons.
Hyundai has nothing to lose. Porsche has everything to lose. They are being exploited for their position in the market. It's lonely at the top.
06-24-2010, 03:30 PM
#2453
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ Where was the Hyundai Porsche challenge?
06-24-2010, 04:22 PM
#2454
Senior Moderator
A Mini and the 2.0T Track Genesis would be an interesting matchup I think.
A 370Z would get mauled around the track against a Cayman S I think. Especially given the brake problems that the 370Zs have when tracked heavily.
A regular Cayman might be more even but I still see the brakes as an issue.
A 370Z would get mauled around the track against a Cayman S I think. Especially given the brake problems that the 370Zs have when tracked heavily.
A regular Cayman might be more even but I still see the brakes as an issue.
I wouldnt say maul. LINK
06-24-2010, 11:18 PM
#2456
Punk Rocker
Yeah, but a good driver can make a lot of difference. The 370Z is pretty close to the Cayman S, if a bit slower. Its also WAY less money....
06-24-2010, 11:25 PM
#2457
Punk Rocker
Btw, I think that a 5.0 Genesis would be a major coup for Hyundai. They would leap-frog cars higher up the food chain (like the G37/S5/335i/etc) as well as giving Ford and Chevy legitimate competition for the Mustang/Camaro.
Given Hyundai's aggressiveness over the past few years, I wouldn't count such a move out....
Given Hyundai's aggressiveness over the past few years, I wouldn't count such a move out....
07-16-2010, 01:26 AM
#2458
I shoot people
Hyundai releases Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec for 2011
Hyundai isn't content to just sit back and rest on its laurels. Despite the fact its Genesis Coupe, which was just introduced for the 2009 model year, has earned plenty of praise – including here on our own pages – the Korean automaker has upped the ante for 2011 with a host of new detail changes and one completely new model to spice things up.
The biggest single piece of news is the addition of an R-Spec package for the 3.8 V6-powered coupe. Previously only available on the smaller-engined 2.0T, the R-Spec model includes all the goodies to make the car go, turn and stop as quickly as possible without adding the frilly stuff to hold it back... or add dollars and unwanted weight.
To the standard 306-horsepower V6 mated up to a six-speed manual transmission, the R-Spec adds 19-inch wheels with a gunmetal finish, Brembo brake package with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, stiffer suspension, a limited slip differential and sportier seats with larger bolsters. Naturally, appropriate badging is also included.
All Genesis Coupe models get a refinished interior for 2011 with soft-touch, matte-finish surfaces and dark metal-grain accents on key bits and pieces, along with softer leather on the steering wheel and cloth-wrapping on the A-pillars. There's also new chrome trim on the shifter bezel, center stack knobs and gauge cluster rings.
There's plenty more for the truly obsessive to, um... obsess over, so feel free to check out all the details in the press release after the break.
The biggest single piece of news is the addition of an R-Spec package for the 3.8 V6-powered coupe. Previously only available on the smaller-engined 2.0T, the R-Spec model includes all the goodies to make the car go, turn and stop as quickly as possible without adding the frilly stuff to hold it back... or add dollars and unwanted weight.
To the standard 306-horsepower V6 mated up to a six-speed manual transmission, the R-Spec adds 19-inch wheels with a gunmetal finish, Brembo brake package with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, stiffer suspension, a limited slip differential and sportier seats with larger bolsters. Naturally, appropriate badging is also included.
All Genesis Coupe models get a refinished interior for 2011 with soft-touch, matte-finish surfaces and dark metal-grain accents on key bits and pieces, along with softer leather on the steering wheel and cloth-wrapping on the A-pillars. There's also new chrome trim on the shifter bezel, center stack knobs and gauge cluster rings.
There's plenty more for the truly obsessive to, um... obsess over, so feel free to check out all the details in the press release after the break.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/15/h...spec-for-2011/
07-16-2010, 09:14 AM
#2462
My first Avatar....
Great car and nice updates. But they still need to fix the grille/headlights.
07-16-2010, 10:05 AM
#2463
The sizzle in the Steak
07-16-2010, 01:37 PM
#2468
The sizzle in the Steak
Fantastic move to kill the cheap looking silver plastic!
...the should do that in the Gen sedan too.
...the should do that in the Gen sedan too.
07-16-2010, 02:37 PM
#2470
07-16-2010, 03:50 PM
#2471
I'm the Firestarter
It's great how the car's only been around a couple of years, it's pretty successful, and yet they're still putting work into it.
07-16-2010, 06:08 PM
#2473
I shoot people
I'm diggin' the black trimmings around the windows and headlights
07-16-2010, 08:12 PM
#2476
I drive a Subata.
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damn i like it alot
07-16-2010, 08:12 PM
#2477
I drive a Subata.
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07-17-2010, 06:48 AM
#2478
Senior Moderator
Sounds like R-Spec for Hyundai is like A-Spec for Acura...more form than function.
07-17-2010, 09:12 AM
#2479
Fahrvergnügen'd
But my understanding was that R-Spec was attempting to cut some weight where as the Track did not. I might be wrong.
07-18-2010, 12:04 PM
#2480