Hyundai V8 - 280kW+
29 Aug, 2007
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Hyundai had previously stated the 4.6-litre V8 in the concept Genesis sedan (pictured), would develop around 223kW and 400Nm. Nonetheless, reports today suggest that previous estimates were, well, an understatement. Hyundai is currently developing a flagship rear-wheel-drive sedan, referred to as BH (set to arrive later in the year).
Hyundai exchange reports that the company’s research and development boss Hyun-Soon Lee advised a group of Korean executives the company’s new 4.6-litre V8 should be good for around 280kW (380 horsepower).
The new V8 will find its way into the rear-wheel-drive sedan that Hyundai hopes will help boost its image to car enthusiasts. The news comes only a few weeks after Hyundai confirmed the next generation Tiburon will be driven via the rear wheels - with the possibility of forced induction.
Given the new Tiburon is based on the same platform as the V8 sedan, we can only imagine that fitting the V8 to the Tiburon would be a relatively easy task, and it would make for one hell of a rear-wheel-drive coupe! Admittedly, Hyundai have so far denied this is going to happen.
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August 29th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Front looks futuristic, but the back reminds me of BMW?
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August 29th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Sweet, but will Hyundai stick with the belief that Australia is not ready for a V8 powered Hyundai?
I would definitely like to see it here.
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August 29th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
the cars but ugly. it look terrible i hope they aren’t thinking of bringing that here. but great job with 280kw thats amazing
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August 29th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
No it won’t come to Australia for a while, it looks a lot better in the flesh I think.
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August 29th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
are these actual pics or computer generated??
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August 29th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
They are CGI (comp gen),
here are a few of the car in flesh at the new york motorshow
http://jalopnik.com/photogalle.....yc/1672455
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August 29th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
From those pics, it looks like a camry and a maxima merged together. Is there a big market for big V8 sedans right now? Ford has discontinued it’s V8 line-up am I right (except for FPV)?
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August 29th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
no the XR8 is not going anywhere
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August 29th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
there is definetly a market in australia for large V8 sedans, holden has never sold more V8’s in its history then it is right now
the problem is more that australian’s are not yet ready to pay 60k for a hyundai
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August 29th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Concept cars cannot be taken seriously,they are just that,concepts.But some do make it to production.I have a feeling this is one.There is nothing way out there about it’s appearance.
An import such as this into Australia in a price bracket of 40-60K depending on engine & trim & other equipment should have the home growns concerned.
I would not be surprised if the Hyundai would have choices of V6 LPG/petrol or diesel as well as the mentioned V8.Holden & Ford need to take a look at the real possibilty of this car getting to production & imported here in large numbers.
To fall back on some notion that Australians are not ready to pay 60k for a Hyundai is dangerous.It is a similar attitude to Japanese cars decades ago.
Personally 60k is a lot for a Holden or a Ford.
I await the flack.
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August 30th, 2007 at 9:37 am
$14,990 i would be interested
Would NOT pay any more than that for a Korean car…PERIOD!
F-0
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August 30th, 2007 at 10:51 am
Getting ready to cop some flack too because I have to agree with David. I currently own an Aussie built Ford and I’ve owned Holdens in the past, while the cars have always been solid & reliable the internal trim alone makes $60K for an Aussie sedan a tough ask.
From that point of view I wonder if Hyundai could end up being a dark horse like the “cheap” Japanese brands of old, while $60K wont buy a fantastically finished mid/full size sedan built locally try comparing it to Subarus or Hondas in the same price bracket, sure the engine is smaller but the cars certainly are better finished in fact they tend to be luxurious by comparison.
And I think that with the exception of buying with the heart (blue or red bloods alike) most people will probably opt for the more luxurious car for the same money, I could be wrong but I’ve always felt that most people buy a car for A to B and the comfort/functionality it offers (of course looks play a part too!).
Remember we’re enthusiasts faster cars peak our interest (most of us anyway) and names like Hyundai make us turn away, but if Hyundai can produce a car that’s good looking, has some power and is well finished then they’ll win sales and most likely change their brand image in the process.
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August 30th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
Lets hope Hyundai lifts the bar in quality in the car and motor. I just drove a Getz up at Cairns for 1week and it was nippy and nimble… but it was a heap of crap, back rattled all the time behind seats, did NOT feel well gripped to the road as other cars, the fitting of plastics was still rough, motor rough, noise control useless and the amazing one was the steering wheel manufacture - on one side the embossed work finished certain location and on the other side it was no in same spot but some 5mms or more away from where it should of been. Good car for the McDonalds drive through set - but still ORDINARY
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September 1st, 2007 at 12:43 am
It’s funny how you guys generalize Hyundai by using their cheapest cars for comparison. Here in the U.S. people see Hyundai for what it really is…a great reliable car with a great value. Sure some negative perception exists. But remember Hyundai first started out by outsourcing just about everything from other manufacturers (namely Chrysler) which got them in a heap of quality issues with cars like the Excel. Those days are long gone. Too bad public perception isn’t because they’re doing a hell of a job right now and they’re only getting better. Have a ride in Sonata, Azera, Santa Fe and Veracruz (if available in AU) and see what I mean.
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September 1st, 2007 at 7:30 am
GPrime, I agree things are improving heaps. You state that those days are long gone with the Excel yes… Still evident in a 2007 Getz!
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October 2nd, 2007 at 9:19 pm
Being the cheap ass that I am, I too hired a Hyundai Getz for 2 weeks at the Gold Coast recently. I have to admit that we were very pleasantly surprised by the quality, ease and performance of the car. The car had 14000k’s on the clock when we picked it up and 17500k’s when we returned it. We visited family in Roma whilst we were there, we drove there and back in 2 days. The car was fantastic it didn’t miss a beat, it was comfortable, economical and fun to drive, a real surprise package. We easily sat on 130-140k/h in patches during that trip. There was some road noise evident but nothing of any concern, nor were there any rattles, rough fitting plastic, or any other problems noticed with the car for the duration of the 2 weeks. On the whole we enjoyed driving the car and considered it to be a fun, capable, zippy little car, we’re considering buying one as a 2nd car. For what the car is, it was anything but ordianary.
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October 2nd, 2007 at 11:49 pm
Hyundai + 280kw? Thats the last thing I think of when I think Hyundai
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October 31st, 2007 at 2:25 pm
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November 9th, 2007 at 11:25 am
[…] 194kW V6 engine. There is also the possibility of a range topping V8, using Hyundai’s latest Tau’ V8 engine. As mentioned before, Hyundai continues to deny a turbocharged 2.0-litre unit, one which we […]
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November 11th, 2007 at 11:16 pm
I brought my first Hyundai in 03 (98 Coupe with 63k) Cheap !! That same car now with 180k+ has never missed a beat, handles sweetly, and has seen 230+kph. If the V8 sedan lands in OZ for under $50k will be very hard to beat. I want one!!
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December 5th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
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February 3rd, 2008 at 3:19 am
hey dude was your Hyundai coupe running down a steep hill at 230kph or flying in a cargo plane?? the top spec Hyundai coupe had a 2 litre engine giving it a top speed of 129mph which is less than the 230kph you speak of. No need to tell fibs mate.
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