What's the V6's top speed?

[Chala]

Car and Driver has some conflicting articles on this issue see the links below, a 2009 which states (155 mph) short take road text, then a 2010 in a comparison which states 133 mph both governor limited can somebody shed some light on the difference's in the top speed please...it's the same car, i know i am a little late, but please!

http://media.caranddriver.com/files...-2010-hyundai-genesis-38-2010-lexus-es350.pdf

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2009-hyundai-genesis-38-short-take-road-test

 

[fazerG8R]

The R Spec Genesis Coupe I owned (2012) was electronically limited to 149. 133 for the sedan doesn't surprise me.

 

[zielritter]

The R Spec Genesis Coupe I owned (2012) was electronically limited to 149. 133 for the sedan doesn't surprise me.

This guy tops the 2012 3.8 out at 250kph or 155mph. I didn't read the comments to see if it was a GDI or MPI or if there are regional differences in the governed top speed.

http://youtu.be/RXlIMmBRq3E

 

[DRS]

Actual test on a competitor's on plant 2 mile quality test track. I Was driving a 2012 3.8, hit 159 indicated. Another reason why I went out and bought a 5.0. Have not taken it on the same location yet. Hope to by end of October.

 

[Chala]

This guy tops the 2012 3.8 out at 250kph or 155mph. I didn't read the comments to see if it was a GDI or MPI or if there are regional differences in the governed top speed.

http://youtu.be/RXlIMmBRq3E

Wow, how do we know that's the 3.8 Sedan, is anyone familiar with the dash, i don't own one yet...plus i think it's Europe, not the US

 

[zielritter]

Wow, how do we know that's the 3.8 Sedan, is anyone familiar with the dash, i don't own one yet...plus i think it's Europe, not the US

That's a V6 sound, plus it sounds just like mine.

 

[zielritter]

Actual test on a competitor's on plant 2 mile quality test track. I Was driving a 2012 3.8, hit 159 indicated. Another reason why I went out and bought a 5.0. Have not taken it on the same location yet. Hope to by end of October.

I don't understand. You went out and bought a 5.0 because you tested the 3.8 at 159mph? Was that not fast enough or something? Not trying to be a smart ass, just found your post confusing.

 

[Mark_888]

Wow, how do we know that's the 3.8 Sedan, is anyone familiar with the dash, i don't own one yet...plus i think it's Europe, not the US

The title of the video says 3.8. I don't think they sell the Genesis in Europe, but the post above says 250 kph so the is obviously not the US version (but could be Canadian version).

What gets me about that video is that the seatbelt warning is flashing on the dash the whole time. WTF?

 

[Rodraid]

I have a 2011 V6 and came into a straight away that was about 4 miles long. Was going 80mph or so when I got into the straight away and put the pedal to the floor. It seemed to top out at 145mph. The last mile or so it didn't seem to be increasing in speed.

Rod

 

[DRS]

I don't understand. You went out and bought a 5.0 because you tested the 3.8 at 159mph? Was that not fast enough or something? Not trying to be a smart ass, just found your post confusing.

Because I COULD buy the V8 version. What is wrong with that? V6 is amazing.. V8 as a choice for me is even better.

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[Qbedobedoo]

My 3.8 V6 2012 tops out at around 105 MPH..

At least that's when my wifes grip on my arm gets to strong I fear she'll rip my arm off!!

 

[zielritter]

Because I COULD buy the V8 version. What is wrong with that? V6 is amazing.. V8 as a choice for me is even better.

Ok, I guess it was the way you wrote it that confused me. Nothing wrong with the V8. Like I said, I was just genuinely confused by the point you were trying to make.

 

[stevebxl]

My 3.8 V6 2012 tops out at around 105 MPH..

At least that's when my wifes grip on my arm gets to strong I fear she'll rip my arm off!!

That's when MY wife yells "SLOW DOWN" too. HA! It cruises well at 90 as well...

 

[Chala]

I have a 2011 V6 and came into a straight away that was about 4 miles long. Was going 80mph or so when I got into the straight away and put the pedal to the floor. It seemed to top out at 145mph. The last mile or so it didn't seem to be increasing in speed.

Rod

Thanks for that info Rod the tires are V-Rated so that sounds about right!

 

[scotttisha]

Do we have an actual top speed on the V8 model yet? Some say 155, 159, 161, but what can it really do in MPH?

I've had mine to 155, but I'll be honest with you, once it hit 150, it felt light and floaty. I wasn't comfortable going that fast and never took it past 140 after that run.

I was running wider, summer tires too, but with the stock suspension, the car didn't feel planted above 150 mph.....

I traded my 2009 Genesis V8 Tech in on a 2013 Audi Q5 3.0T S-Line, this year.
I looked at a new R-Spec, but the dealer wouldn't come down off the price and only wanted to give me $14k for my trade. So, maybe I'll consider the next generation R-Spec, once I'm done with the Audi...

By the way, I had 82k miles on my Genesis at the time of trade and I NEVER had an issue with it. Was a fantastic car which I loved driving. Wife absolutely loved it too. She was sad to see me get rid of it.

Here's a run I did in My Audi a couple nights ago, because we were having this same "top speed" discussion in an Audi forum.... My Q5 is tuned, so quite a bit more power than stock. I sure wish someone would really get serious with aftermarket performance parts for the Genesis V8. The Q5 was dead on solid at 150 mph. It's 4300 lbs, and solid as a rock at speed.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XcGdZatVKA"]2013 Audi Q5 3.0T Doing 157mph - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ach7LyVjK7s"]2013 Audi Q5 1/4 Mile - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r7D0OwBwJw"]2013 Audi Q5 vs 2013 Mustang GT 5.0 - YouTube[/ame]

Obviously I'm still lurking around the Hyundai forums. I'm still a big fan and advocate for Hyundai quality. Absolutely top notch...and now that Hyundai has invested a big chunk of change into a testing facility in Germany, I think we're going to see some serious suspension and steering improvements.

Scott