When the Hyundai Genesis Coupe made its Formula Drift debut early last month, the Korean automaker’s first rear-wheel-drive sports car was powered by a Nissan VQ35DE, yanked from the chest cavity of a Nissan 350Z.

It seems that, at the time, Hyundai’s approval for the use of its Lambda V6 in the factory-sponsored drift car had [...]

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Above: The HKS Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

The four-cylinder turbo version of Hyundai’s first foray into rear-wheel-drive sports cars - the 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe -  was always going to be favourite among enthusiasts and tuning houses.

Now, having had some time to investigate the inline-four Theta engine’s capabilities, tuners are starting to unleash its full potential.

American tuning [...]

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When we first heard that Hyundai’s RWD Genesis Coupe would be offered with the choice of a naturally-aspirated V6 or a force-fed four-cylinder, it was easy to tell which would receive the lion’s share of attention from tuners.

But before the aftermarket gets busy bumping up the numbers, it’s imperative we know what the 2.0 litre [...]

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A left-hand drive production version of Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe was one of the highlights unveiled today by the Korean manufacturer at Melbourne’s International Motor Show.

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe and Genesis sedan, and a model line-up growing in strength, are behind Hyundai’s growing market share in the US (Hyundai managed to sell more vehicles in January [...]

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Hyundai is set to join the drifting fraternity. Pro drifter and racing driver Rhys Millen and his Rhys Millen Racing outfit are locked in to steer a ballistic Genesis Coupe in the 2009 Formula Drift Professional Drifting Championship.

With the Lambda V6 enlarged from its normal 3.8 litre capacity to 4.1 litres and a dollop of [...]

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While we wait for word on whether we can expect to see the Genesis Coupe in Australian showrooms, Hyundai’s US arm is gearing up for the car’s official release at American dealerships.  That moment is this weekend, when Hyundai will air a 30 second commercial (at about US$2 million for the privilege) showing drifting superstar [...]

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Hyundai has officially released the highly-anticipated Genesis Coupe in Korea with full details of pricing and specifications. It is sure to generate some buzz - there and in its intended overseas markets - as the Genesis Coupe appears to be both well-endowed and well priced.

The Genesis Coupe will feature a dual cylinder-type gauge cluster, engine start button, 5.6-inch information display for audio, climate [...]

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Coupe fans have been patiently waiting for the release of Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe. Why? Well, for starters it’s RWD, rumoured to be affordable and known to be packing 2.0-litre turbo or V6 power. Or in other words, a recipe that will put a smile on any old-school coupe fan. At one point there were even [...]

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We’ve spent months looking a spy photos and taking in any available detail, real or imagined that hit the internet and now its finally official. Hyundai have unveiled their 2009 Genesis luxury sedan in time for its official debut in Detroit next week. Unfortunately, at this stage, Australia is not on the list of destinations [...]

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For lovers of turbo-charged, reasonably priced performance, breaking news overnight will put a smile on their faces. Hyundai have confirmed in an interview with Automotive News that their upcoming rear-wheel-drive Genesis Coupe will be sporting a turbo-charged four-cylinder option.

The new engine is a joint development between Hyundai, Chrysler and Mitsubishi. Displacing 2.0-litres it will feature [...]

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Hyundai has seen fit to confirm a few details regarding their upcoming rear-wheel-drive chassis and to give us a first look at their new Genesis badge. Not nearly as exciting as all of the recent Genesis sedan spy pictures or even the unveiling of the Genesis Coupe concept at the Los Angeles Motor Show but [...]

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An interesting video to watch. Not only do you get to see the official Hyundai unveiling of the Concept Genesis Coupe, you also get to see a marketing production featuring the CG Coupe in a chase scene. Is it just me or does the new coupe sound mysteriously V8-like…? Click through for the video.

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