Hyundai America released full details of the 2011MY Hyundai Genesis Coupe and its R-Spec variant. Like every other Hyundai Coupe produced so far, the Genesis is one helluva good car! It offers great level of features and convenience for an unmatched price in its class. It also has a very pleasant drive. The changes for the new model can only make it better.

The 2011 range of Hyundai Genesis includes 2.0T, 2.0T Premium, 2.0T R-Spec, 3.8 R-Spec, 3.8 Grand Touring, 3.8 Track. All models gets a number of interior refinements, which at a glance include New soft-touch, matte-finish surfaces on door panels, center speaker grille, glove box, and lower instrument panel, New dark metalgrain accents on center stack, door handles, air vent register bezels and steering wheel trim, Padded door armrests, Softer, premium steering wheel leather, Cloth-wrapped A-pillars, Chrome finish for A/T shift gate bezel and center stack control knobs, Chrome finish gauge cluster rings, Rear coat hook, Trunk deck lid grab handle, and Enhanced multi-information display screen graphics.

This rear-wheel drive sport coupe can be had with two engines, one is the 210-horsepower turbocharged, intercooled inline four cylinder, and the other which is the better choice is the superb 306-horsepower from enhanced 3.8-liter V6 from Genesis sedan. The latter also powers the R-Spec high performance variant.

All models feature free-flowing dual cat-back exhaust and an available Torsen limited-slip differential, for the sake of a great drive which has always been the Coupe’s winning card. It also comes with a sport suspension consisting of MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and a five-link independent rear suspension setup.The front suspension is mounted to the body via a solid subframe.

With the 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V6 engine which delivers 306-horsepower and 266 lb.-ft. of torque, Genesis Coupe goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds. Both engines are mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission. The Genesis Coupe 2.0T offers an optional five-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC while the 3.8-liter V6 offers a ZF six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC to handle the additional torque. Both automatic transmissions feature steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

One of the best features of this car which is surprising for this class is the high performance Brembo braking system. Brembo four-piston calipers clamp down on 13.4-inch ventilated front brake rotors and 13-inch ventilated rear rotors on R-Spec and 3.8 Track models. All other models get substantial 12.6-inch front ventilated rotors and 12.4-inch rotors in the rear with floating single-piston calipers.

Genesis Coupe 2.0T: A more efficient take on the rEAR-Wheel drive sport coupe

Standard equipment includes:

• 2.0-liter, low-pressure, turbocharged, intercooled 4-cylinder engine with dual continuously variable valve timing delivering 210 hp, 223 lb.-ft. of torque (at just 2,000 rpm), 30 mpg EPA highway rating and a top speed of 137 mph
• M6VR1 6-speed manual transmission (Optional: A5SR1 5-speed electronic automatic transmission with lockup torque converter and steering wheel-mounted paddle-shift Shiftronic® controls)
• 18-inch Euroflange alloy wheels with staggered Bridgestone Potenza RE92A tires (225/45VR18 front, 245/45VR18 rear)
• Electronic Stability Control with Traction control, ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist
• 12.6-inch ventilated front rotors with 60mm single piston floating caliper
• 12.4-inch solid rear rotors with 43mm single piston floating caliper
• Sport-tuned MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and five-link rear independent suspension, 24mm front stabilizer bar, 19mm rear stabilizer bar
• Front strut brace
• Quick-ratio hydraulic steering (2.7 turns lock-to-lock)
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Front, side-impact, side-curtain air bags
• Active front head restraints
• Driver’s lumbar support
• Black-out front lower fascia
• Air conditioning with outside temperature display
• Dark metalgrain and chrome interior accents
• Remote keyless entry system with alarm
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Power windows (one-touch up and down), door locks and mirrors
• AM/FM/XM/MP3/CD audio system with six speakers
• iPod/ USB/Aux jack connectivity
• Steering wheel audio controls
• Cruise control
• Trip computer
• Projector beam headlamps with auto light control
• Bluetooth® hands-free connectivity with steering wheel controls

4Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec: the ultimate upgradeable, affordable, turbocharged rear-wheel drive performance platform

R-Spec model adds or substitutes:

• 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with staggered-width high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)
• Brembo® braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)
• Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front strut brace)
• Torsen limited-slip differential
• Black leather bolsters with red cloth insert seats
• R-Spec badge
• Front camber adjustment bolt (Camber bolts included but not installed. Dealer installation of the camber bolts is optional at the customer’s discretion)
• Note: Automatic transmission not available with R-Spec
• To reduce cost, weight, and complexity, R-Spec eliminates some non-essential convenience equipment such as automatic headlights, cruise control and some chrome/metalgrain interior accents.

2.0T PREMIUM: HIGH DEMAND TECHNOLOGY

In addition to 2.0T standard equipment, the 2.0T Premium model adds or substitutes:

• Power driver’s seat
• 360-watt AM/FM/XM/MP3/CD Infinity® premium audio system with 10 speakers including DVC subwoofer, eight-channel external amplifier and diversity antenna
• Proximity key with push-button start
• Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink® and compass
• Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
• Touch-screen Navigation system
• Fully automatic temperature control

genesis coupe 3.8 r-spec

3.8 R-Spec equipment includes:

• 3.8-liter DOHC V6 engine with DCVVT delivering 306 hp and a top speed of 149 mph 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission
• 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with staggered-width high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)
• Brembo® braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)
• Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front strut brace)
• Torsen-type limited-slip differential
• Black leather bolsters with red cloth insert seats
• R-Spec badge
• Front camber adjustment bolt (Camber bolts included but not installed. Dealer installation of the camber bolts is optional at the customer’s discretion)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) w/ Traction Control System (TCS)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• 4-Wheel disc brakes with Brake Assist
• 6 airbags: Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System (OCS), front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Active front head restraints
• Remote keyless entry system
• Multi-information display (MID)
• Fog Lights
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
• AM/FM/XM®/CD/MP3 audio system
• iPod®/USB and MP3 auxiliary input jacks
• Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
• Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
• Manual air conditioning w/ outside temperature display
• Trip computer
• Power windows with auto-down/up
• Power Door Locks and Outside mirrors
• Note: Automatic transmission not available with R-Spec
• To reduce cost, weight, and complexity, the R-Spec eliminates some non-essential convenience equipment such as automatic headlights, cruise control and some chrome/metalgrain interior accents

Genesis COUPE 3.8 GRAND TOURING: refined performance with premium features

In addition to 3.8 R-Spec equipment, the 3.8 Grand Touring adds or substitutes:

• ZF® 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle-shift Shiftronic® controls
• 18-inch Euroflange alloy wheels with staggered Bridgestone Potenza RE92A tires (225/45VR18 front, 245/45VR18 rear)
• 12.6-inch ventilated front rotors with 60mm single piston floating caliper
• 12.4-inch solid rear rotors with 43mm single piston floating caliper
• Sport-tuned MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and five-link rear independent suspension, 24mm front stabilizer bar, 19mm rear stabilizer bar
• Front strut brace
• Fully automatic temperature control
• Premium door sill plates
• Chrome front fascia accents
• Power driver’s seat
• Heated driver and passenger seat
• Leather seating surfaces
• 360-watt AM/FM/XM/MP3/CD Infinity® premium audio system with 10 speakers including DVC subwoofer, eight-channel external amplifier, and diversity antenna
• Touch-screen navigation system
• Proximity key with push-button start
• Automatic headlights
• Cruise control
• Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink® and compass
• Dark metalgrain and chrome interior accents
• Heated mirrors with outside turn signal indicators
• Backup warning system
• Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
• Note: Deletes track-tuned suspension, Brembo® braking system, Torsen limited-slip differential, camber adjustment bolts, and R-Spec badge

GENESIS COUPE 3.8 TRACK: ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

The factory-tuned 3.8 Track model deletes the backup warning system and chrome front fascia accents from the Grand Touring model, and adds or substitutes:

• Black leather seating surfaces
• 19-inch gunmetal finish alloy wheels with staggered high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)
• Brembo® braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)
• Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front strut brace)
• Torsen limited-slip differential
• Aluminum pedals
• Xenon HID headlamps
• Aero wipers
• Rear spoiler
• Black-out front lower fascia
• Lightweight temporary spare with aluminum wheel (T135/80D18)

Genesis Coupe is available in eight exterior colors:

• Karussell White
• Bathurst Black
• Silverstone
• Nordschleife Gray
• Acqua Minerale Blue
• Tsukuba Red
• Mirabeau Blue
• Interlagos Yellow

Genesis Coupe features four different interior themes:

• Black environment, premium black cloth seats (2.0T, 2.0T Premium)
• Black environment, black leather-bolstered seats with high-friction red cloth insert (2.0T R-Spec, 3.8 R-Spec)
• Black environment, black leather seats (3.8 Track)
• Black environment, saddle brown or black leather seats (3.8 Grand Touring)