Hyundai Drift looks more promising for the future and Track Version Details Announced
Posted by Wrecked Magazine on 26 Jul 2008 at 01:55 pm | Tagged as: Major Announcements, Rumors/Gossip, Spy Shots
Hyundai realizes for this car to be accepted in youth subculture it needs an aftermarket backing. They invited several tuners to come look over the car that will be released in 2010. This means they should have some great concern with Drifting in 2009 in some form. It also looks like they are formulating track versions of the Genesis for tuners looking to get a head start on the rest of the field.
Hyundai officials also confirmed today that the company will offer Track versions of both the four-cylinder turbo and the V6 coupe. “They’ll be a low percentage of the mix,” Joyce admitted, “but they will be uncompromised in their performance.”
In addition to retuned suspension compared to the standard versions of the coupe, the Genesis Track models will pick up a front strut tower brace and a full set of Brembo brakes, including four-piston monobloc calipers up front.
Regardless of the engine underhood, Track models will come with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A summer tires, sized 225/40R19 up front and 245/40R19 in back. Non-Track Genesis coupes get 225/45R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE092As in front and 245/45s in back.
Not impressed.
its a hyundai!
its like a retarded kid with one leg running the 40 in 4.4 seconds
weird but impressive
Wow, a Hyundai that I’m actually excited about!
With the 4pot turbo motor being a detuned version of the new mitsu evo powerplant, this thing could possibly be the next hottest thing. Take note Japanese manufs, a korean company actually came out with something that enthusiasts have been asking for. Now only if the “track” version came with a 1000lb weight reduction…
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SEMA Measuring Sessions can allow product manufacturers the opportunity to begin fabrication before the vehicles hit showroom floors. By the time the coupe is released products will be ready!