Hyundai Genesis Coupe

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a sports car made by Hyundai Motor Company. It was first released on October 13, 2008, in South Korea. This car was Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports coupe, and it shares a platform with the Hyundai Genesis. The Genesis Coupe was sold in various markets, including North America and the Middle East. In the United States, it became available in February 2009. Hyundai designed the car to compete with models like the Infiniti G37. In 2011 it suffred a facelift and In 2016, the Genesis Coupe was discontinued after the brand Genesis became a separate luxury division of Hyundai.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai Motor Company
Model codeBK[1]
Also calledHyundai Rohens Coupe (China)
Production2008–2016[2]
Model years
  • 2009–2016 (Middle East)
  • 2010–2016 (North America)
AssemblySouth Korea: Ulsan
DesignerEric Stoddard
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai M1
RelatedHyundai Genesis (BH)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,820 mm (111.0 in)
Length4,630 mm (182.3 in)
Width1,865 mm (73.4 in)
Height1,380 mm (54.3 in) (pre-facelift)
1,385 mm (54.5 in) (facelift)
Curb weight1,494–1,550 kg (3,294–3,417 lb) (2.0T)
1,537–1,639 kg (3,389–3,613 lb) (3.8)
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  2. Karkafiris, Michael (4 August 2016). "Hyundai Kills Off Genesis Coupe, Confirms More Luxurious Successor". Carscoops. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Genesis Coupe 2011". Archived from the original on 2012-01-15. Retrieved 2012-01-01.
  4. "Refreshed 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to get 271hp, 345hp engines". torquenews.com. 14 November 2011.