Autocar R-Spec Review

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What's it like?

The 5.0-litre V8 itself is a serious bruiser – a direct-injection engine churning out 423bhp, or more muscle than any direct rival. With its 376lb ft of torque coming on quickly, it’s satisfyingly responsive – especially once the self-programming gearbox begins to match shifts to your driving style.

The V8 serves as the heart of an all-new variant of the Genesis, the 5.0 R-Spec, which complements the existing V6 and V8 versions of the saloon. For those who expect a Korean challenge to the likes of BMW’s M division or Mercedes’ AMG, the R-Spec falls short. The car’s handling isn’t sufficiently precise or controlled for full-on sports saloon billing, but it adds welcome composure to the ordinary Genesis’s dynamic act without sacrificing comfort.

Inside, Hyundai has upgraded the look of the saloon’s trim, the overall feel coming a bit closer to what you’ll get from the best of the Europeans in this segment. There’s also a fair bit of new technology – including Lane Departure Warning, heated rear seats and a TFT LCD display mounted between the speedo and revcounter – although the Koreans aren’t challenging Mercedes or BMW for techno-supremacy.

With this new and impressive engine, the Genesis has become an even more competent executive car. Assuming that the next one can only get better – and that it could be on offer in the UK within just a few years, for a price that’s likely to undercut the competition by more than £10,000 – the Genesis could turn out to be a very smart and appealing buy indeed.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Hyundai-Genesis-5.0-R-Spec/258332/


Not bad at all considering European reviewers tend to be tougher on American and Asian imports.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

There are still so many thick-headed Americans that don't understand how impressive the Genesis is.. I'm anxious to start seeing track videos on YouTube of this car beating much more expensive cars in races...

 

[timc1475]

There are still so many thick-headed Americans that don't understand how impressive the Genesis is.. I'm anxious to start seeing track videos on YouTube of this car beating much more expensive cars in races...

LOL yes I agree! Here are a couple short you tube vids that will give you the giggles, they sure did the southern accented guy behind the wheel...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CloGADfmIn8&feature=related"]‪Hyundai Genesis V8 vs Mustang Cobra Convertible‬‏ - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBIEvo5IaLk&NR=1"]‪Hyundai Genesis V8 vs 370Z‬‏ - YouTube[/ame]

 

[jdposhkus]

i could be wrong but those vids are from a member here...

 

[scottdk]

You are correct...the video's are from member PINGGOLF or Matt. Haven't heard from him here in quite a while.

 

[robthoke]

It was Pinggolf. He dropped of the site and I think he got himself a full sized Toyota pick up.

 

[timc1475]

It was Pinggolf. He dropped of the site and I think he got himself a full sized Toyota pick up.

Wonder if he is street racing the Toyota truck too,
giggiling to the finish line

 

[Dr_jitsu]

The R-spec does not have the brute force of the C63 (which uses a detuned version of the 500hp BS, E63, and S63...all going for $100K plus....for $800 you can get 500 out of the C) or the balance of the M3, it is $23K less.

Not really a fair comparison. The R-spec should walk the G37 hard. Was the car ^ an R-spec or a 4.6?

Is it OK to post street racing vids here? All mine were done on closed roads in "Mexico"

 

[Dr_jitsu]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNL9M-W-F24"]TX2K10 - GT2 vs GT2 on the street - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Dragon64]

There are still so many thick-headed Americans that don't understand how impressive the Genesis is.. I'm anxious to start seeing track videos on YouTube of this car beating much more expensive cars in races...

I plan on posting a few videos myself

Already had a great run with a BMW 550i at highway speed

he didn't get away - let's put it that way

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[Dragon64]

LOL yes I agree! Here are a couple short you tube vids that will give you the giggles, they sure did the southern accented guy behind the wheel...

‪Hyundai Genesis V8 vs Mustang Cobra Convertible‬‏ - YouTube

‪Hyundai Genesis V8 vs 370Z‬‏ - YouTube

the car is a 4.6 with a magnaflow exhaust

my guess is its pushing close to 400hp ( give or take )

looks like he had a tough time with the Nissan there

the 5.0 R Spec with a highflow intake and catback exhaust would be pushing at least 440 - 450 hp

and would destroy the 370Z