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The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a rear-wheel drive sports coupe from Hyundai Motor Company, released to Hyundai Dealerships on October 13, 2008 for the Korean market. It is Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports coupe, and shares its basic platform with the Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan.

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The Genesis Coupe is available with two engines. The standard engine is a 2.0L Theta turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 210 hp (157 kW; 213 PS) and 223 ft·lbf (302 N·m) torque, with an optional 3.8L Lambda V6 engine producing 306 hp (228 kW; 310 PS) and 266 ft·lbf (361 N·m) torque.

The 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, shares the bottom end with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Both engines are results of the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance, a joint venture among Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and Chrysler, with Hyundai’s engine using a different computer, from Siemens. Interesting features of the engine include oil injectors under the pistons to keep them cooler. The turbo is estimated to push around 14-16PSI

A 6-speed manual transmission is standard equipment, with an optional 5- or ZF 6-speed automatic (depending on engine choice).

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Trim Levels
There are 7 models of the Coupe based around two engine choices. Trim levels include: 2.0T Base, 2.0 R-Spec, 2.0T Premium, 2.0T Track (GT in Canada), 3.8 Base, 3.8 Grand Touring, and a 3.8 Track (GT in Canada). The Track and R-Spec versions of 2.0T will only be offered with a 6-speed manual.

The R-spec 2.0T comes with stability control, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, 19-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, a Torsen Limited slip differential, a stiffer suspension and summer-only Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires. To reduce cost and weight, the R-Spec doesn't include Bluetooth, automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents or steering wheel audio controls. The Genesis Coupe R-Spec is available with a base price $3,000 less than the 2.0T Track model.

EPA MPG Estimates
-2.0T 6-speed manual [21 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg-imp)/30 mpg-US (7.8 L/100 km; 36 mpg-imp)]
-2.0T 5-speed auto [20 mpg-US (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg-imp)/30 mpg-US (7.8 L/100 km; 36 mpg-imp)]
-3.8 6-speed manual [17 mpg-US (14 L/100 km; 20 mpg-imp)/26 mpg-US (9.0 L/100 km; 31 mpg-imp)]
-3.8 ZF 6-speed auto [17 mpg-US (14 L/100 km; 20 mpg-imp)/27 mpg-US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg-imp)]
---Tank size = 17.2 US gal (65 L; 14 imp gal)

Performance
-3.8 V6
314 hp (234 kW) (premium fuel) / 306-hp (regular)
266 lb·ft (361 N·m) @ 4,700 rpm (regular and premium fuel)
0–60 mph in less than 6 seconds
Top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h) (Gov.)

-2.0T
210 hp (160 kW) (regular and premium fuel)
223 lb·ft (302 N·m) @ 2,000 rpm (regular and premium fuel)
0–60 mph in less than 7 seconds
Top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h) (Gov.)

Chassis
Optional equipment includes a Torsen Limited slip differential[7] and four-piston Brembo brakes with 13.4" rotors in the front and 13" in the rear. 18" wheels are standard, while optional 19" wheels using 225/40 tires in the front and 245/40 in the rear are packaged together with the Brembo brake upgrade.
According to Hyundai, the Genesis Coupe has a 24% stiffer bending rigidity than the BMW E46 M3 (2001–2006).

Dimensions
The car's wheelbase is 111.0 inches (2,820 mm), with an overall length of 182.3 inches (4,630 mm), width of 73.4 inches (1,860 mm), and height of 54.5 inches (1,380 mm). The curb weight of the coupe is 3,389 lb (1,537 kg) for the V6 and 3,294 lb (1,494 kg) for the 4-cylinder