2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T - First Test
We run the test numbers on Hyundais new tuner-ready 2010 Genesis Coupe 2.0T.
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00:07 Behind me is the all new 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
00:11 So far we've track tested it, we've road tested it, we've compared it against the Ford Mustang GT and the Nissan 370Z.
00:17 We've even gone drifting with drift champion Reece Millen.
00:20 Prior to today we'd only driven the 3.8 liter V6 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
00:24 Today however, we have the 2 liter turbo 4 cylinder.
00:28 Now this engine is very similar to the 2 liter used in the Mitsubishi Lancer Rally Art.
00:34 It makes 210 horsepower in this application and 223 pound feet of torque.
00:39 The boost range for this engine ranges from 8.7 psi all the way up to 17.5.
00:44 Since this is the first time we've had this car, we're going to put it through our usual battery of tests.
00:48 Let's go see how it does.
00:49 First we head it to the drag strip.
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00:53 With a 2.0T accelerated from 0 to 60 in 6.8 seconds and through the quarter mile in 15.2 seconds at 90.3 miles per hour.
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01:05 Next up we tested the 2.0T's Brembo brakes.
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01:10 Which halted the coupe from 60 miles per hour in just 113 feet.
01:14 Finally we head it to our figure 8 course.
01:17 With a 2.0T delivered a run of 26.8 seconds at 0.64 G.
01:24 Further, on the skip pad it held on for 0.91 G.
01:29 Alright, so we just finished testing the all new Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2 liter turbo.
01:33 Compared to the V6 model, it's quite a bit slower.
01:36 That's because it makes almost 100 horsepower less.
01:38 But there are advantages to the 4 cylinder.
01:41 It weighs quite a bit less than the V6, so there's less weight on the front wheels.
01:44 Which means crisper turn in, a little better steering response, and overall handling is a little bit better.
01:50 So you could argue that it's actually a little bit more fun to drive than the V6 model.
01:53 And then there's the price. The 2 liter starts at just under $23,000.
01:57 And this track version, which comes with Brembo brakes, a limited slip, and 19 inch wheels.
02:02 Stickers for just over $27,000. Almost $3,000 less than the V6 version.
02:06 More important, Hyundai is going to offer an R-Spec version of this car.
02:09 Which is decontented track.
02:11 Which means no sunroof, no high end audio.
02:14 So it's a little bit lighter and geared towards autocrossers and tuners.
02:17 Speaking of tuners, they're going to love this car.
02:19 Because they'll be able to make a few mods to the engine and crank out 300, 400 horsepower easy.
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