Green Genesis Coupe shows up, 286 hp turbo DI engine nearby?

[Sal Collaziano]

Filed under: Coupes, Hyundai, Misc. Auto Shows, Rumormill

Click above for more shots of the Genesis Coupe at the Busan Auto Show.

Two things revealed at this year's New York Auto Show had our salivary glands working overtime. The first was the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which proved that at least one automaker (and now, two and possibly three) is getting hip to the idea that a rear-wheel-drive, two-door coupe with a turbocharged four-cylinder is needed in the marketplace. The second was over at the Kia booth, where Hyundai's sub-brand revealed its Koup concept, powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline direct-injected (GDI) four-cylinder. According to Kia, this new mill makes 290 hp and 289 lb.-ft. of torque and could power several different models in both automaker's lineups.

Fast-forward to yesterday when we received a couple of tips about a green Genesis Coupe shown at the Busan Auto Show in South Korea. The coupe supposedly shared display space with the same THETA turbocharged GDI 2.0-liter on a separate stand, causing some members of GenFans to assume that the 290 ps (285 hp) engine was fitted to the green coupe. However, the "380GT" badge on the back reveals that the coupe is actually powered by the run-of-the-mill 3.8-liter V6.

We called up Hyundai to ask about the engine and the Coupe on display. Their response: "We're not commenting on it at this time." While we understand that certain cards have to be kept close to one's chest, it would have been easier just to tell us that the coupe on display and the engine at its booth have nothing in common. Since they're remaining disconcertingly tight-lipped, can we assume that the turbocharged 2.0-liter GDI will find its way into the Genesis Coupe in the future? We hope so. And with Hyundai's recent announcement that direct-injected engines are going to find their way into several of its models, it adds that much more fuel to the fire.

Gallery: Hyundai Genesis Coupe at Busan Auto Show


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[e_stewart]

A supercharged 2 liter, four-banger, in my view, would be just right. You'd have good enough power... and, possibly fair gas mileage, as well. Not a bad combo.

 

[EdVoylesHyundai]

A supercharged 2 liter, four-banger, in my view, would be just right. You'd have good enough power... and, possibly fair gas mileage, as well. Not a bad combo.

According the info plaque in the picture, the GDI 4-pot makes comparable power to the V6, but with 15-20% better fuel mileage. Fuel pressure at the injectors varies from 50-150bar (not psi) to allow injection directly into the cylinder. Fuel pressure this high allows for better atomization and obviously more power/better economy.

A side note: I read a post on GenFans where someone stated this engine has twin turbos. This is incorrect. This engine has a single, twin scroll turbocharger. The scrolls are internal, with one being fed by cylinders one and 4, the other by 2 and 3. This improves low-rpm boost response (reduced spool time) and torque. Looking at the dyno chart, you can this engine makes peak torque from about 2200rpm all the way to about 4k. And its about 290lbft, to boot! What a hoot to drive this thing would be!!!

I sincerely hope that this engine finds its way into the Coupe, or at least some other lightweight, RWD Hyundai very soon.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

The Genesis Coupe hits showroom floors in Korea this September. It'll be available here in America shortly after, taking on the Audi TT, Infiniti G37, BMW 3 series and Mercedes C Class...

 

[GrandPrix08]

Maybe the Japanese, but I highly doubt it will impact any European competitors. Most loyal European car buyers won't be easy to be talked out of shopping their loyal, favorite brand and cross shop other brands. Unlike Japanese buyers who MAY be a bit more open minded, well, in my opinion.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Maybe the Japanese, but I highly doubt it will impact any European competitors. Most loyal European car buyers won't be easy to be talked out of shopping their loyal, favorite brand and cross shop other brands. Unlike Japanese buyers who MAY be a bit more open minded, well, in my opinion.

I agree.. The Genesis won't affect the German brands all that much..