Hyundai and GReddy have prepared 350-strong Genesis Coupe

Probably for the first time in history Hyundai has the car, really worthy completion and the subsequent demonstration on autoshow SEMA. New Genesis Coupe has huge tuning potential and in particular it concerns model 2.0T, therefore we expect to see in Las Vegas not one such car.

The first of them it will be absolutely exact equipped 350-strong two-litre four-cylinder turbo motor coupe GReddy X-Gen Street Genesis Coupe finished by tuning studio Greddy. Besides power-plant modernisation, Japanese have supplied a car with a front and rear spoiler, carbon cowl, coilovers, advanced brakes, wheels Volk Racing G2 and seaters Sparco. Naturally, has not managed and without the magnificent drawing over which design Greddy worked together with design centre Hyundai in Southern California.

What is, on reached Greddy to stop does not prepare – there plan an engine power already to 500 h.p. Besides, many components of this tuning whale will soon increase are accessible on free sale.

Hyundai tests new Accent

Company Hyundai has begun work on a new sedan which will soon come in the stead of present model Accent. As will look new Accent while to tell difficult. Most likely, this car will be made in the same style, as new generation Sonata which has been recently officially presented.

And at the heart of Accent there will be an extended platform from hatchback Hyundai i20. And, Accent will be positioned in the market as "the luxury" version i20 which will have not only more spacious interior, but also the best complete set.

Frankfurt Motor Show 2009: New Hyundai Sonata (VIDEO)

Hyundai has officially presented absolutely new generation of model Sonata – in the European market this car will be on sale under name i40. And that the most interesting, premiere Sonata/i40 has passed not on a motor show in Frankfurt that would be quite logical. The car have shown in Korea within the limits of the closed presentation.

In comparison with present Sonata (Hyundai NF), the novelty became more. So the car wheelbase makes 2795 mm (at old model 2730 of mm), and the total length is equal now 4820 mm that on 20 mm more than earlier.

Under cowl Hyundai Sonata/i40 of new generation will put at first the motor in volume of 2,0 l which gives out 165 h.p. Besides, will appear also "gas" version Sonata/i40 – it will receive the same engine on volume, but its capacity will make 144 h.p. Together with the motor new 6-step "automatic machine" will work. Premiere Sonata and with more powerful motor in volume of 2,4 l a bit later is expected, and for the European market any modern diesel engine will be prepared. When the car will appear in the European market yet is not informed – most likely, it will occur only in 2010. Well for now Sonata it will be accessible only in South Korea – there it costs from $17 600.

Hyundai ix-Metro Concept

On a motor show in Frankfurt Hyundai will present concept ix-Metro. Besides, the first drawings of this model thanks to which we can understand have got to the Internet – the small Korean crossover will possess rather … unusual appearance. Also it is not excluded, what exactly it becomes one of the main applicants for a rank «the most terrible car of Frankfurt». Under a cowl concept will be a hybrid power-plant where the electric motor begins to work together with a petrol cursor in volume only 1,0 l which possesses only three cylinders. However total capacity of a hybrid will make quite decent for such machine of 125 h.p. While Hyundai ix-Metro will be presented as the concept car. But the probability that this model will go to a batch production, is very high. In this case it will receive a name ix25.

New Hyundai Tucson ix35 – premiere will start in September

The new crossover which will receive the name iX35 will be the main premiere of company Hyundai on a motor show in Frankfurt. This model will come in the stead popular all over the world Tucson (sales iX35 can begin in our country in December). While Koreans do not open all secrets of the new car – they have published only three drawings of a crossover. However and on them it is possible to understand that Hyundai iX35 it will be made in the same style, as shown in March of this year on a motor show in Geneva concept ix-onic.

According to preliminary data, the new car hardly becomes larger Tucson. If now Tucson has at length of 4325 mm at ix35 there will be already 4400 mm. Besides, iX35 it will appear on 20 mm more widely the predecessor, but thus its height will decrease for 30 mm. In interior there will be a place for five persons, but the probability of is great that Koreans can begin manufacture and the extended version of the car with seven armchairs. Under a cowl iX35, most likely, will start to put the newest gasoline engine in volume of 1,6 l which thanks to a turbo-supercharging will give out 175 h.p. For the European buyers the diesel engine in volume of 2,0 l will be accessible also.

Hyundai Coupe: new shape 2011

The new car which will replace model Tiburon in a ruler of manufacturer Hyundai, it Coupe in Europe and also Tuscani in South Korea, will appear on sale in 2011. Some information on this South Korean novelty became known from conversation with journalists of the head of American division Hyundai of John Krafchik.

Hyundai i40c — such name will be received by the follower of model Coupe. The novelty will be the front-wheel car which will divide a platform with Elantra and Accent. In respect of appearance the updated coupe almost completely will repeat design conceptual Hyundai HND3 Veloster which has been presented for the first time to 2007 on a motor show in Seoul. Thus, as John Krafchik has noted, the car will receive some unique elements of external design. In comparison with present generation Coupe the novelty will be hardly less in outline dimensions, however will keep the four-seater landing formula.

Under a cowl of new model the motor-car manufacturer will establish the four-cylinder petrol unit in volume of 1,6 l and capacity of 140 h.p. will equip the Engine with system of direct injection of fuel thanks to what fuel consumption will average no more than 5,8 l on 100 km of a way.

According to representatives Hyundai, novelty cost will be below the price for nowadays existing generation Coupe. «We position the new model as the representative of a class of harmless sports cars, thus we want that it was effective in respect of fuel economy and had the special appearance», — so John Krafchik spoke earlier.

Racing bull: Hyundai Genesis Coupe! Rhys Millen (VIDEO)

Newcomer Hyundai Genesis Coupe piloted by Rhys Millen under the flag of the main sponsor Red Bull debuted at competitions Formula Drift hardly more one week ago, in Long Beach. And though Millen has left already in the first round of competitions, his car arrested to itself special attention of fans. Turbo V6 of this car gives out exciting trills, and the car remains to one of the most attractive on a track.

Formula Drift – only one of a train of competitions where Millen plans to chase on the Genesis Coupe, besides this championship the car also will take part in annual race Pikes Peak Hill Climb and series Redline Time Attack. Certainly, we could not disregard Rhys Millen and his remarkable sport car, therefore we suggest you to admire photos of the racer and bolid both during competitions, and out of them. Besides you also will find the information about new bolid Hyundai and about the most well-known racer, in whose hands it urged to cover himself with glory.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe: Origin

Representation of the racing program of the company, in which Rhys Millen frameworks has constructed 550-strong Genesis Coupe, has taken place on a motor show in Chicago. According to the plan, in 2009 Rhys will bring the car created by his own hands on race Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, stages of championship Formula Drift and separate competitions of series Redline Time Attack.



Head Hyundai Motor America John Krafchik has told about it:" The today's presentation will allow Genesis Coupe to take part in three nice autosports series. We like to name Genesis Coupe the impudent relative of the North American car of year, sedan Genesis, and we hope that on a course of a season of Copes can use each once of energy splashing in this car ". Millen and his command – ideal companions of racing aspirations Hyundai as in a track record Millens are present shootings at cinema, participation in the numerous drift championships, a world record in race Pikes Peak and a recent trick with revolution on celebrating of New year in Las Vegas. Thus behind all its successes always there is a qualified command of the experts precisely knowing how to take a maximum of potential from a racing car. Possibility for the first time to test Genesis Coupe in action Millen take in presented in time of shooting of a preview trailer of racing program Hyundai. Then on racing track Road Atlanta it has spent at the wheel cars three days, and it has approached it at all points. The racer has declared: "Genesis Coupe Concept has inspired me on partnership with Hyundai which extends now on set of projects. The priority is a creation 550-strong Genesis Coupe with an easy and rigid body, and we will enclose in this all our knowledge and experience".

Hyundai Genesis Coupe: Work

Six experts RMR (own racing command Rhys Millen) have peeled all case of a car up to iron then it five days stay in water in an alkaline bath, to get rid of the rubber and mastic rests. Besides, for increase of ruggedness the case has undergone procedure of additional spot welding.



It has been decided to make and without that not heavy Genesis Coupe even easier, using carbon details everywhere where it is possible. Therefore the car has received carbon boot lid, a cowl, a roof, doors, side panels, a front bumper and thresholds. All established on the car carbon on the average on 50-80 % is easier than a detail, than their steel analogues. And for weight reduction it was not necessary to endow neither design, nor outlines of appearance of the car.

Thresholds have special bores for an air tap from under the car, and splitter on a front bumper and the built in choke tube create additional pressure, without slowing down thus the car. The rear choke tube is equipped by the long flutes regulating a current of air under the bottom, as to clamping force its increase is provided with rear wing APR GTC-500 which is completely adjusted under concrete lines and needs. The rear wing form is counted by means of system of the computing analysis of dynamics air (Computational Fluid Dynamics, CFD). The car cowl is ventilated, dissipating hot air, and its safety is provided with gears of lock-up Aerocatch.



Interior

Interior RMR Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe has changed to unrecognizability and now has not something in common with an interior of the serial car intended for comfortable daily driving. The place of magnificent attributes was occupied with a safety cage (mechanics RMR cooked it to a frame having removed a roof) that has made the case of a sport car even more rigidly, and fire-prevention protection. Besides, have been established distance pieces between lobbies and average racks and all are dismantled sitting then to the place of the pilot racing armchair Sparco has been established.

Suspenders

On RMR Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe adjustable antiroll bars from high carbon steels are established three-position regulated KW, and also. Besides it in RMR have created own adjustable bottom and rear suspension arms, and also rear suspension bars to provide more exact adjustment.



Engine:

The volume standard 3,8-litre Hyundai Lambda V6 has been increased to 4,1 litres. The motor has received turbo compressor Turbonetics and engine management system AEM. Sequental transmission HKS will connect it with wheels. Finally, total capacity of the power unit has made 550 horsepowers, and the maximum twisting moment – 705 Nanometers.

Wheels, tyres and brakes

Car has received 18-inch light-alloy wheel disks Enkei RPF1 and tyres Toyo Proxes R1R dimension 225/40 in front and 265/40 behind.

Formula Drift 2009 Event Schedule



Formula Drift at the 2009 Long Beach Grand Prix