As Hyundai attemps to scale the heights of the luxury sector with the new 2011 Equus full-size sedan, it's also still pushing in the sports car arena with its Genesis Coupe. The 2011 model sees some shuffles in the trim levels, and today we finally get pricing for the R-Spec, in both 2.0T and 3.8 configurations.

The 2.0T R Spec, powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-banger rated at 210 horsepower, starts at $24,500. The bigger brother 3.8 R Spec, powered by a 3.8-liter V-6 engine rated at 306 horsepower, starts at $26,750. Both are available only with a six-speed manual transmission.

Packing more punch than just about any other car in its price range, and doing it with rear-wheel drive (as opposed to the more popular wrong-wheel at this price point), the 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a great value buy. The R Spec trim in particular is the model for the enthusiast, taking the performance gear from the Track model and stripping out the unnecessary (and heavy) convenience and comfort features. The net result? A savings of 68 pounds and $4,000.

Hit page two for the full 2011 Genesis Coupe spec sheet.

[Hyundai]

HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES 2011 GENESIS COUPE R-SPEC PRICING

 

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 09/14/2010

 

 

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec priced at $26,750 will arrive at dealerships across the country this fall. R-Spec takes the core performance equipment from the 3.8 Track model and eliminates non-essential convenience equipment to reduce its weight by 68 pounds and price by $4,000. The 3.8 R-Spec allows enthusiasts to use that $4,000 to tune their own car to their desired specifications.

 

 2011 Genesis Coupe Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing

 

Model

Engine

Transmission

MSRP

2.0T

2.0L Turbo 4-cyl

Six-Speed M/T

$22,250

2.0T

2.0L Turbo 4-cyl

Five-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®

$23,500

2.0T R-Spec

2.0L Turbo 4-cyl

Six-Speed M/T

$24,500

2.0T Premium

2.0L Turbo 4-cyl

Five-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®

$26,750

3.8 R-Spec

3.8L V6

Six-Speed M/T

$26,750

3.8 Grand Touring

3.8L V6

Six-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®

$29,750

3.8 Track

3.8L V6

Six-Speed M/T

$30,750

3.8 Track

3.8L V6

Six-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®

$32,250

*Freight charges for the 2011MY Genesis Coupe are $800 and are not included in the prices in this release.

 

The 3.8 R-Spec is now the most affordable 3.8-liter V6 model in the Genesis Coupe lineup. R-Spec performance features include track-tuned suspension, 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with performance summer tires, Brembo® braking system, Torsen® limited-slip differential and R-Spec badging. To achieve the $4,000 savings R-Spec 3.8 eliminates metalgrain accents, automatic headlights, cruise control and chrome interior accents. Shoppers will not find a sunroof or rear spoiler on an R-Spec. In a special nod to tuners, R-Spec will also receive a set of front strut camber adjustment bolts (dealer installation required) to further enhance initial turn-in and handling response. Appropriately, the 3.8 R-Spec will be available in four exterior colors most common among international racing teams:  Karussell White, Bathurst Black, Interlagos Yellow and Tsukuba Red. R-Spec comes with manual transmission only.

The Genesis Coupe lineup has also been simplified to six well-differentiated models. Navigation with Fully Automatic Temperature Control is now standard on Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium.

 

Standard and Optional Features

2.0T
The Genesis Coupe 2.0T is priced at $22,250, excluding $800 freight, and includes the following standard features:

 

• 2.0L Turbo with 210 horsepower
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control
• Anti-locking Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
• 6 airbags: Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System (OCS), front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Active front head restraints
• 18-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires
• Manual air conditioning w/  outside temperature display
• AM/FM/XM®/CD/MP3 audio system w/6 Speakers
• Metalgrain and chrome interior accents
• iPod®/USB and MP3 auxiliary input jacks
• Sport-tuned suspension with front strut brace
• Black cloth seats
• Driver’s lumbar support
• Trip computer
• Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel and shift knob
• Power windows, door locks and mirrors
• Remote keyless entry system w/alarm
• Steering-wheel-mounted cruise control and audio controls
• Auto light control
• Bluetooth® hands-free connectivity
• Solar glass

 

2.0T Option
Automatic Transmission ($1,250 MSRP)

 

2.0T R-Spec
Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec is priced at $24,500, excluding $800 freight and offers all the features of the 2.0T trim plus the following:

 

• 19-inch alloy wheels with summer tires (not for use in snow/ice)
• Brembo® braking system
• Track-tuned suspension
• Limited-slip differential
• Black leather bolster / red cloth insert seats
• R-Spec badge
• Front camber adjustment bolt (dealer installation required)
• DELETES:  Auto light control
• DELETES:  Cruise control
• DELETES:  Metalgrain and chrome interior accents 

 

2.0T Premium
The Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium starts at $26,750, excluding $720 freight, and offers all the features of the 2.0T trim plus the following:

 

• 5-speed automatic transmission
• Power driver’s seat
• Infinity® AM/FM/XM®/CD/MP3 Premium audio system w/ subwoofer and external amplifier
• Proximity Key with push-button start
• Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink® and compass
• Power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof
• Touch-screen navigation system with multi-gauge display
• Fully-automatic temperature control (FATC)

 

Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec
The Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec is priced at $26,750, excluding $800 freight, and offers the following standard features:

 

• 3.8-liter DOHC V6 with 306 horsepower
• 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission
• 19-inch alloy wheels with summer tires (not for use in snow/ice)
• Brembo® braking system
• Track-tuned suspension
• Limited-slip differential
• Black leather bolster / red cloth insert seats
• R-Spec badge
• Front camber adjustment bolt  (dealer installation required)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)and Brake Assist
• 6 airbags: Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System (OCS), front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Active front head restraints
• Remote keyless entry system
• Fog lights
• Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel and shift knob
• AM/FM/XM®/CD/MP3 audio system w/6 Speakers
• iPod®/USB and MP3 auxiliary input jacks
• Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
• Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
• Manual air conditioning w/ outside temperature display
• Trip computer
• Power windows, door locks and mirrors
• Solar glass
• Driver’s lumbar support

 

3.8 Grand Touring
Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring is priced at $29,750, excluding $800 freight and offers all the features of the 3.8 R-Spec trim plus the following:

 
• ZF® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission w/ Paddle-shift
• Unique black or brown leather seating surfaces
• Sport-tuned suspension with front strut brace
• 18-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires
• Fully-Automatic Temperature Control (FATC)
• Power driver’s seat
• Heated front seats
• Infinity® AM/FM/XM®/CD/MP3 Premium audio system w/ subwoofer and external amplifier
• Touch-screen navigation system with multi-gauge display
• Proximity key with push-button start
• Backup warning system
• Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink® and compass
• Dual power heated body color mirrors with turn signal indicators
• Power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof
• Auto light control
• Cruise control
• Metal grain and chrome interior accents
• Chrome front fascia accents
• DELETES:  19-inch alloy wheels with summer tires
• DELETES: Brembo® braking system
• DELETES: Limited-slip differential
• DELETES: R-Spec badge
• DELETES: Front camber adjustment bolt
• DELETES: Track-tuned suspension
 
3.8 Track
The Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track starts at $30,750, excluding $800 freight, and offers all the features of the 3.8 Grand Touring plus the following:

• Black leather seating surfaces
• 19-inch alloy wheels with summer tires (not for use in snow/ice)
• Brembo® braking system
• Track-tuned suspension
• Limited-slip differential
• Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
• Aluminum pedals
• Aero wiper blades
• Rear spoiler
• DELETES:  Chrome front fascia accents
• DELETES:  Backup warning system


3.8 Track Option
Automatic Transmission ($1,500 MSRP)

 

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through about 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and 5-years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. 
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