Genesis Coupe: 279 on the Dyno

[pauldun170]

http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightlin...hotopanel..2.*

compared to G37
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=142826
(apparently the Hyundai has a drivetrain protection scheme that screws with acceleration )

[smileyman]

How very disappointing. Far from the 306 they advertise. Although I did see a link on car and driver or road and track to Rhys Millens new Red Bull sponsored Gen Coupe drift machine and it was stroked out and turboed to 560 hp I think. So it at least has build ability to it. I will look for the link.

[Homeslice]

Its weight is what's disappointing. Apparently it's heavier than a 370Z.

[smileyman]

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=7810

Hyundai's vehicles have long been regarded for their good value, but the new Genesis Coupe is especially enticing from a financial standpoint: A base 2.0-liter turbo model starts at $22,000 (5-speed automatic model with manual gear selection is $23,250); the same car in "Track" guise runs $26,750. The base V-6 model is $25,000 with the Track edition priced at $29,500.


What's Hot:
Looks as good as it handles
Affordable, more fuel-efficient 4-cylinder turbo model
Feels well built


What's Not:
V-6 lacks midrange torque
Interior not nearly as plush as Genesis sedan's
Child-size-only rear seat head room


Cars to Compare:
Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Infiniti G37
Scion tC


http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=7668

The Hyundai Lambda V-6 engine has been stroked from 3.8 to 4.1 liters and a Turbonetics turbocharger pushes the output to nearly 550-bhp with 520 lb.-ft. of torque. That's plenty to light up the rear 265/40-18 Toyo Proxes R1R tires and then set them ablaze for fans.

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by smileyman

How very disappointing. Far from the 306 they advertise. Although I did see a link on car and driver or road and track to Rhys Millens new Red Bull sponsored Gen Coupe drift machine and it was stroked out and turboed to 560 hp I think. So it at least has build ability to it. I will look for the link.

Remember that's 279 at the wheels. They advertise 306 at the crank

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Its weight is what's disappointing. Apparently it's heavier than a 370Z.

Apples to oranges...

370z is a 2 seater

First, the Genesis tips the scales at just 3,488 pounds — 221 pounds lighter than the G37. Porkiness has long been a valid gripe about any car built on Nissan's FM platform and the G is no exception.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Stats aside, the Genesis coupe is the first Hyundai I've seriously considered buying since my '99 Elantra.

[JoJoYZF]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Remember that's 279 at the wheels. They advertise 306 at the crank



Apples to oranges...

370z is a 2 seater

And thats only about a 9% loss which is actually real good.

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

And thats only about a 9% loss which is actually real good.

Means if the dyno results are true then the engine is underrated and the drive train protection scheme is killing performance.

[JoJoYZF]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Means if the dyno results are true then the engine is underrated and the drive train protection scheme is killing performance.

Pretty much.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Remember that's 279 at the wheels.

370z is a 2 seater

Doesn't matter........Back seats don't always add much weight. A 911 is a 4-seater.

It's the market segment that matters. This car is marketed towards 20-somethings......It's not supposed to be a luxury GT.

First, the Genesis tips the scales at just 3,488 pounds — 221 pounds lighter than the G37. Porkiness has long been a valid gripe about any car built on Nissan's FM platform and the G is no exception.

"Just" 3,488 pounds? That's a fucking joke. Who wrote that, USA Today? Motor Trend, with their usual "every car is great" prose?