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Glance quickly at the headline and you're probably thinking of the rumored NSX revival from Honda. But we're not talking Honda, we're talking Hyundai. That's right, the Korean automaker that used to be synonymous with cheap, entry-level compacts is now reportedly considering putting out a supercar.
The first step toward a Hyundai super-coupe was the debut of the new 5.0-liter Tau V-8, which is now available on the 2012 Genesis R-Spec sedan and will soon be offered on the range-topping Equus. If a rumor-based report from Inside Line is to be believed, that engine is slated for more than just Hyundai's high-end sedans; it will also be the basis of a rear-wheel sports coupe to compete with the likes of the Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 and Chevy Corvette.
Okay, to be fair, that's a step below true supercar territory. But an ~$80,000 to $100,000 Hyundai Coupe? Your next pork chop dinner may just have to be shot out of the sky.
Fact is, though, the Tau engine puts out 429 horses and 376 lb-ft, which already lands it smack in the conversation with the competition. That V-8 pushes the four-doored Genesis to 60 mph in under 5 seconds, so it could definitely do some damage when mounted in a lighter, more agile coupe. And with a little wrenching, Hyundai could always up output into the ~500-hp range of cars like the Corvette Z06 and Nissan GT-R.
The V-6 Genesis Coupe already performs well against the likes of the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro; why not take it to the next level?
Hyundai is considering both front- and mid-engined layouts and would probably have to develop a new manual or automated manual transmission for the car, as nothing from its current gearbox lineup would quite hack it.
The Hyundai supercar may very well prove to be the thinnest type of vaporware, as Inside Line admits that it's all based on the loosest rumor. Hyundai has vehemently denied that any supercar is under development, but we kind of hope it's lying. This could be Hyundai's biggest eye-opener yet.
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I share your enthusiasm for such a car from Hyundai, but "Supercar" seems a bit exagerated to me.
I agree that the current V6 Genesis is very competitive with some of the V8 sports cars from other maufacturers, so a V8 dropped in the Genesis certainly has potential.
I personally just wouldn't go as far as calling something a "supercar" that will more than likely be directed at competeing with V8 Camaros and Mustangs before it would be compared to a GT-R, 911, or Corvette.
On top of that, is the American market ready to pay your claimed $80k+ for any Hyuandi?! I find your claims doubtful.
I'll believe it when I see it, but as you stated, as of now, these are nothing but rumors.
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