I will admit, I liked the new look of the genesis coupe when it first came to the shores couple years ago, but it still was not enough to have one on my driveway. The word "hyundai" just don't sit right with me somewhere, buuuuuuuutttt.........
I think the new 2013 is worthy enough to consider, and YES, I am seriously thinking about stopping my plans either to N/A or FI and just enjoy my camaro for these next few months until it's paid off completely then make a move on the new 2013 2.0 turbo with 8 spd.
For the 2013, hyundai gave the new coupe a series of upgrades from the 8 spd ZF tuned auto box, to new interior and exterior bits, but most importantly, the 4 cy got the new twin scroll turbo with 271hp and 275tq, and the 6 cy n/a got the new 350hp and 295tq, both direct injected with curb weight of only about 3300lb.
and can't forget about the RMR V8 version and the rumored 3.8L supercharged factory V6.
I think the turbo version is going to be an awesome base car to start a nice transformation, and the price even with the brembo's fall under 25k. I still haven't made up my mind yet but I can definitely see one coming home.
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We already know that the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will make its debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in January, but now, details about what's behind that newly sculpted, Veloster-inspired front fascia have finally surfaced.
According to Car and Driver, the four- and six-cylinder engines found under the coupe's newly designed hood are coming in for significant upgrades. The 3.8-liter Lambda V6 now uses direct-injection technology (just like in the updated 2012 Genesis sedan), but instead of matching the four-door's 333 horsepower and 291 pound-feet of torque, Hyundai has further massaged this engine to the tune of 345 hp and 295 lb-ft of twist. That means the Korean coupe will put down more horsepower than many of its American and Japanese six-cylinder rivals, specifically the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Nissan 370Z.
There's good news for turbo-four enthusiasts, as well. Hyundai's 2.0-liter inline-four receives a new twin-scroll turbo unit and an upgraded intercooler, meaning there's now 271 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque on tap. Both the four- and six-cylinder engines are now available with eight-speed automatic transmissions, but those who prefer to row their own gears will almost certainly still be able to opt for a six-speed manual gearbox with either engine. Check out Car and Driver for more details and sit tight for the 2013 Genesis Coupe's official debut at January's Detroit Auto Show.2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to get 350-hp V6, 275-hp turbo four originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
2013 official catalog
http://thegenesiscoupe.hyundai.com/K...log_111107.pdf