First Drive: Hyundai Genesis V6

**Jun aka Pekto** · August 31st, 2008 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by daimengrui

Race Result

09 Genesis
5.69 seconds
08 Porsche Boxter
6.59 seconds
08 BMW 750i
5.96 seconds

There's something curiously wrong with the Boxter's time. 6.59 sec? With a little abuse, even my lowly 06 Sonata can achieve that.

Also, that has to be the V8 Genesis doing 5.69 sec.

**MXFX** · August 31st, 2008 12:13 PM

the one i sat on was a v6 fully loaded since i recalled that the the dealership is still waiting for the v8's to arrive. it was i think with a markup so the total on the tag was in the 39K range.

**Jun aka Pekto** · August 31st, 2008 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by MXFX

the one i sat on was a v6 fully loaded since i recalled that the the dealership is still waiting for the v8's to arrive. it was i think with a markup so the total on the tag was in the 39K range.

Gee. I didn't think Hyundai dealers would do that. Is the demand really that great? If it is, then that would be a first for Hyundai.

Just wondering why you're looking for a used Tibbie. Planning to tune one? I see a lot of tuned Tibbies here although I still have reservations about the M/T's clutch.

Add:

Markup........ Even I can't imagine a waiting list for Hyundai cars.

**niky** · August 31st, 2008 09:45 PM

Tibby clutches? Can't be as bad as the relatively fragile AT...

I'd go for a 2.7 V6 MT if you ain't doing tuning... just for the sound... but if you're going to tune it, the 2.0 MT would be a much better choice... easier to turbo...

**niky** · August 31st, 2008 09:53 PM

Mhmmm... V6 2.7 MT if you're keeping the car stock... 2.0 MT if you're going to add a snail...

**daimengrui** · September 1st, 2008 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Jun aka Pekto

There's something curiously wrong with the Boxter's time. 6.59 sec? With a little abuse, even my lowly 06 Sonata can achieve that.

Also, that has to be the V8 Genesis doing 5.69 sec.

Correct. The Genesis used in the road test is the Tau V8 4.6Li one which has a spec of 6 speed with Shiftronic with 375 HP * 6500 rpm

The boxter used was a ZF 5 speed with Tiptronic with 245 HP * 6500 rpm.

However having said that the Lambda V6 3.8 is capable of 306 HP by Korean built standards, but US measurement standards place it at 290 HP * 6200 rpm

The 3.3 Li V6 has 264 HP.

The BMW 750i used was a 360 HP * 6300 rpm, 6 speed steptronic.

**daimengrui** · September 1st, 2008 09:42 AM

The Genesis Coupe for 2010 with the Hyundai emblem now hanging proudly in the front

**niky** · September 1st, 2008 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by daimengrui

Correct. The Genesis used in the road test is the Tau V8 4.6Li one which has a spec of 6 speed with Shiftronic with 375 HP * 6500 rpm

The boxter used was a ZF 5 speed with Tiptronic with 245 HP * 6500 rpm.

However having said that the Lambda V6 3.8 is capable of 306 HP by Korean built standards, but US measurement standards place it at 290 HP * 6200 rpm

The 3.3 Li V6 has 264 HP.

The BMW 750i used was a 360 HP * 6300 rpm, 6 speed steptronic.

That's because US gas quality isn't up to European standards, I guess... it's supposed to be 306 on premium.

But that's such a small difference, I doubt owners will notice. I didn't particularly mind, either way, when we drove it.

**dxx_ddf** · October 18th, 2008 01:57 PM

Hi guys.. napadaan lang.. kamustahin ko lang kung nakuha na ni Ms. LR yung Genesis nila. What can you say Ma'am sa ride and comfort pati na rin sa interior. luxury ba talaga ang dating?

**LadyRider** · October 19th, 2008 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by dxx_ddf

Hi guys.. napadaan lang.. kamustahin ko lang kung nakuha na ni Ms. LR yung Genesis nila. What can you say Ma'am sa ride and comfort pati na rin sa interior. luxury ba talaga ang dating?

Wala pa rin po eh... Huhuhuhu.... Wala pa yung color na gusto namin...