Judging by the power they've gotten out of their DCX partnered turbo "World Engine" ---I'd say the sky's the limit.

Turbo V8 anyone?

 

We should take bets.... will this beat the Camaro to market?

 

I don't think so, unless Hyundai has been working on this for a couple years already, and they already have everything in place to bring the car to market.

 

That would be a little scary....nothing a trip to your local aftermarket Camaro tuner can't take care of, though

I'd agree that the N/A V8 is probably around 350 HP. A nice, round number, and leaves room for more with a FI version.

 

Kinda like VE Hyundai has RWD V8 sedans on other markets, just not the US. The Genesis is their NA version of this. It IS possible it could be Camaro to market.

 

I thought the Genesis chassis was all-new? Is it actually a pre-existing chassis?

 

BH is all new but they have RWD large had other RWD V8 chassis before. Think of that one like the old VZ chassis and the BH as the VE chassis.

 

I gotta say no, not a ponycar.

Sport coupe - YES.
Sporty compact - Maybe
Performance coupe - sure

I know it's just my opinion, but I don't think anyone but one of the big 2.5 should claim a name in the ponycar segment.

But in all honesty, it will be squarely poised against the ponycars of tomorrow, so it will probably be classified as one.

 

[QUOTE=R377;4582580]The thought of someone finally designing a modern styled pony car gets my attention ... too bad it had to be an import brand. Call me a snob, but I honestly couldn't see having a Hyundai in my garage. QUOTE]

I wouldn't hesitate to buy it, although I am a design snob and won't cut GM any slack anymore. Finally someone's offering an imaginative alternative to Detroit's 'yesterday fest'.

 

Not bad looking, would be nice to see some more competition.

 

The fenders and front fascia look overdone ala RX-8, but the proportions look good. I'd look at it if it came in at over 350HP and under 3500#.

If the concept gets good reviews and Hyundai decides to build it, it wouldn't surprise me if it beat Camaro to market. Their development cycles appear to be shorter than the Japanese.

 

Turbo on that V8 would be sick -- note that it mentioned a DOHC design. If the heads are designed properly, watch out.

 

I agree.

 

am i reading that right? 197 inches? thats a hair longer than a 300! hell thats almost 4 inches longer than a 4th gen

more like a full size coupe

 

That's for the Genesis sedan.