MOD EDIT: pics! yay

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Win.

 

:shake:

 

Since that article is two months old and no other Korean sources have even vaguely mentioned, I am just going to ignore this. The mid 2011 release date is what really makes the credibility of that article questionable.

Edit: Oh, and someone lock this thread before it becomes 20 pages again.

 

wat. Wat. WAT >:0

 

The Koreans have caught on to what the american people want. Lots of power and good handling, something the American car companys just cant figure out.

 

You do realize the new Mustang GT will hang with a BMW M3 around a track no problem right? This is even with a solid rear axle. Give Ford some time to sort out a full IRS and the Mustang will be an absolute beast on the track.

 

it feels amazingly good in the sedan, I cant imagine what it would feel like in the coupe.

 

ever bother searching around before starting such a thread?

say a few threads below the top of the page?
You don't even have to use the search button for this one

EDIT: Oops sorry, didn't realize that, that thread was finally off the front page

Still search, especial of topics from articles a few months old. It more than likely been talked about.

 

meh, i'll stick with a big fat turbo or 2. I could still get a hefty amount of HP that way

 

mods, lock this please.

 

Seeing as the 2011 are just coming out now it might be a tad early on what the 2012 might bring. Unless Hyundai is going to release it early in 2011 like they tend to do with refreshes.

 

Thread fail.

Abort.

Now.

 

Ibtl!

 

Fail. We are the only ones with a V8 in their GC! LoL!

 

Hey, Mustang, watch out! Hyundai is preparing a new 5.0 liter V8 engine that will deliver 429 HP. Of course, Hyundai did not say that with the new engine they would want to take on the Mustang, but it wouldn’t be as ridiculous as the race between Mini and Porsche! The output for the new coupe is even bigger than the one from the Mustang GT model that develops a total of 412 HP. The announcement was made by Hyundai in South Korea during a test drive for the new Sonata hybrid and 2.0T.

The new 5.0 liter Tau engine is a bored-out, direct-injection version of the 4.6-liter V-8 currently found in the Genesis sedan. Bore increases to 96 mm, an increase of 4, while the stroke stays the same at 87 mm. The result is an estimated output of 429 hp at 6500 rpm and 376 lb-ft at 5000 rpm with an 11.5:1 compression ratio. The new engine will be mated to an eight-speed automatic designed and manufactured by Hyundai.

The new engine is rumored to be available for the Genesis Coupe sometime in mid-2011.


2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will get 5.0-liter Tau engine and eight-speed transmission - Top Speed

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Why do these threads keep popping up??!?!?!!?!

Nowhere in that article does it say that the engine will be put into the coupe except for the title and the small blurb about rumours for the coupe at the end.

THIS ENGINE WILL NOT BE IN THE COUPE. PERIOD.
when the car was launched Hyundai said they can't put a V8 in it because the front end is too short. The car would have to be SIGNIFICANTLY modified to pull that off.
That is just not going to happen on a 3rd year car. It's not worth the investment.

 

What are you expecting in the 2012?

I went into my dealership today and had a long talk with one of their salesman.
I live in Tampa Area and the Hyundai dealer a few miles away is the largest volume dealer in the nation. We talked about some of the 2011's and he basically said how they were all disappointed there were no 'big' additions to the Coupe and as a result they were seeing less of an interest in them. Pointed out that the only changes were a different lip spoiler and a few other minor changes.
For 2012 they expect a performance upgrade for the 2.0T. Mentioned that we should expect to see the biggest changes with the 2.0T. They expect this mainly because the Sonata received a 274 turbo which should translate to a 2012 274 stock turbo on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. He said anything less will be disappointing and embarrassing for Coupe owners.
He mentioned that it was simply talk amongst salesmen at the dealership.
I'll definitely be refinancing myself into a 2012 Genesis Coupe 2.0T Track come this time next year if that is the case.
Expecting to see any exterior/interior/engine changes?
I'm hoping for stock LED and perhaps a meaner looking front.

 

Id be happy if Hyundia just put better internals in the 2.0T. Make them good to 450 RWHP would pretty much make the ease of modding on this car stupid easy.

As for that Maybe they should do a V8 AWD version as well lol (Then agian who knows)

 

I would like to see the GDI engines show up and add dual zone AC and a telescoping steering wheel and I think it is gold. Maybe add cooled seats for the GT if you want to get fancy. I am not expecting AWD until the next coupe model and not the refresh.

 

in 2012 the world is going to end .... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

 

GDI engines with better leather seats and all the bugs ironed out. That's all that would make me happy.

 

I think this one is a given and am surprised it didn't come with it. A seatbelt strap holder. You know, sits on the side of the seat and keeps belt in place and keeps it from snapping back when you let go of it (mainly other passengers) and also when I have my windows down the seatbelt bumps against the inside of the car from the wind.

 

most likely AWD and improved launch times for all trims, anything else would be a pleasant and welcome surprise

 

Interior is great with the changes in 2011 from the pictures I have seen.

Exterior I bet there will be some minor changes to the front end.
Powertrain I can see direct injection but nothing more.

 

1. I've said this a lot, but I have no qualms repeating it: how can any one be disappointed in the 2011 refresh? The only way you can be disappointed is if you were expecting something major, but there is no way you can expect a car maker to make drastic changes to a new car after its 1st year. Also, Hyundai gave zero indication that they would make big changes. The CEO of Hyundai USA said it himself back in spring (or maybe early summer): the only changes for the 2011 model would be small, with a focus on interior enhancements. After the CEO said that, you can be disappointed, but you can't ignore his comments and then be disappointed months later when the 2011 model comes out.

2. There were changes in the lip spoiler? There's a stock lip spoiler??

3. I don't know what to expect for 2012. On the one hand, Hyundai said they were going to add an AWD option for the next-generation GC. On the other hand, I doubt Hyundai will be able to pump out a next-gen GC by the 2012 model year. That would imply that the 1st generation GC only lasted for 2 years in North America. That's pretty damn short.

That said, Hyundai should probably make some powertrain changes to stay competitive. The newer Mustang V6 is winning over the non-enthusiast crowd due to lower prices and higher fuel economy. The upcoming FT86 is also a potential threat due to its yet-to-be-announced low weight. Lastly, the upcoming 2012 Hyundai Veloster will seemingly cannibalize some GC 2.0T sales. To prevent this from happening, I think that Hyundai should differentiate the GC 2.0T so then budget-minded buyers (specifically tuners) don't ignore it in favor of the cheaper Veloster...which is rumored to have an optional 2.0T of its own!

You can argue that the Mustang and GC are totally different (pony car vs import tuner car), the FT86 and GC are totally different (FT86's power to dollar ratio will be lower and it will focus on being lightweight), and the Veloster and GC are totally different (FWD hatchback vs RWD coupe). However, when it all comes down to the bottom line: price. Price is the big reason that people will cross-shop the cars that I've mentioned. After all, we've already seen dozens of threads confirming that people are cross-shopping the Mustang, the WRX, the 370z and others...with the GC. My car-enthusiast friends are all pretty open-minded and would consider buying a car so long as they love it during a test drive. They don't care if it's RWD, if it's a coupe, etc.

4. GenesisDan, what makes you think there will be a 2.0T Track for 2012? They already discontinued the Track trim for the 2011 GC 2.0T.

 

2. There were changes in the lip spoiler? There's a stock lip spoiler??

http://www.gencoupe.com/general-discussion/35903-oem-lip-spoiler.html :hello:

 

^What the...? I'm not a fan, but I do wonder why Hyundai doesn't mention the OEM Lip Spoiler in the brochure or on the official website or...any where at all?

 

And there damn performance package they have yet release ugh