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Hyundai had planned on its upcoming Genesis Coupe being a big target for the tuner crowd from the very outset, going so far as to invite big players in the aftermarket parts industry to take an early look at the sports car. Now all that planning is set to produce tangible results, as Hyundai has announced that well known tuners HKS USA will be building a high performance version of the Genesis to bring to this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas.
HKS president Rick Lafferty said that the Genesis Coupe possessed several qualities that attracted the tuning house to the project including, “an excellent chassis, rear-wheel drive, aggressive styling, and a new generation turbo-charged engine.” The new Genesis has been fortified with an HKS GT turbocharger, a new exhaust and intake system, revised engine management, and a fully adjustable suspension. All add up to a car that is likely to deliver a considerably stronger punch than the original 212 horsepower 2.0-liter four.
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Readily visible modifications include a functional ground effects kit designed by Ken Style, and a totally revised interior.
The Genesis Coupe will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the always entertaining Vegas SEMA show, which is due to kick off in the early part of November. Scroll down to read the official Hyundai press release.

HYUNDAI COLLABORATES WITH HKS USA TO UNVEIL GENESIS COUPE AT SEMA SHOW
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 3, 2008 – Hyundai Motor America today announced that HKS USA, Inc. will create a high-performance Genesis Coupe for the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The all-new, rear-wheel drive Hyundai model will make its SEMA debut at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 4 – Nov. 7, 2008. HKS, the leading manufacturer of premium performance parts, is the second company to join Hyundai for this year’s SEMA show.
“Genesis Coupe has the basic DNA that HKS looks for – an excellent chassis, rear-wheel drive, aggressive styling and a new generation turbo-charged engine. These attributes provide the opportunity for HKS to maximize the Genesis Coupe driving performance capabilities for the serious driving enthusiast,” said Rick Lafferty, president, HKS USA, Inc. “HKS is allocating* R&D, engineering and prototyping resources to lay the groundwork for HKS-brand Genesis Coupe performance parts. We are looking forward to working with Hyundai to realize the full performance potential of the Genesis Coupe.”
** *The HKS plan for the Genesis Coupe includes a HKS GT Turbo upgrade to maximize horsepower and torque, HKS engine internals, HKS limited-edition turbo exhaust system, HKS Super Mega Flow Intake System, HKS Engine Management and HKS Hipermax III fully-adjustable suspension.
“We’ve designed Genesis Coupe from the start to be tuner-friendly,” said John Krafcik, vice president, Product Development and Strategic Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Partnering with an industry leader like HKS is a terrific way for us to stretch the performance envelope of Genesis Coupe.”
** *The HKS Genesis Coupe will also showcase functional ground effects designed by Ken Style, HKS Time-Attack cars’ aerodynamic partner. The interior will emphasize driver comfort and control with HKS electronics including CAMP2 that monitors up to 24 data signals from the Genesis OBD2 and programmable calculations for fuel costs, average fuel consumption and fuel efficiency in real time.
HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE HIGHLIGHTS
•** *Hyundai’s first rear-wheel drive sports car
•** *306 horsepower (est.) from enhanced 3.8-liter V6 from Genesis sedan
•** *Standard 212 horsepower (est.) turbocharged, intercooled inline four cylinder
•** *Genesis Coupe arrives in the spring of 2009 as a 2010 model
HKS USA, INC.
HKS USA, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium automotive aftermarket performance systems, parts and accessories. Delivering its products to both the import and domestic car markets, HKS has been recognized for its engineering and performance excellence in the automotive industry since 1973. Established in 1982, HKS USA, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKS Company, Ltd. Japan and distributes its products through its worldwide dealer network.* For more information about HKS USA., visit their website at www.hksusa.com.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of South Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through 800 dealerships nationwide.
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