For those who say Korean cars are all metal and no power may soon be eating the humble pie.
There seems to be no stopping Hyundai, as the car company is reportedly coming up with the next generation Genesis Coupe built with a powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine.
According to Australian magazine Go Auto, the 8-cylinder unit in question is the firm’s TAU power plant that’s producing 420 PS (309 kW) in the sedan. If things go as planned, the Genesis Coupe V8 will be sitting above the four-cylinder turbo and V6 petrol versions. And get this: an 8-speed automatic gearbox is also in the cards.
On the outside, the sports coupe is expected to be bigger than before and to move upmarket. Design is expected to reflect cues from the futuristic Hyundai Luxury Sports Coupe HND-9 Concept, described as “a modern interpretation of a classic premium sports coupe.” If approved, the next-gen Genesis Coupe will hit the roads in 2016.
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