# HKS Genesis Coupe **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 4, 2008, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400 "2008-09-04T12:14:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yamaha](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamaha/32/5929_2.png) [@yamaha](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamaha)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/1 "2008-09-04T12:14:37Z")
> Originally Posted by Hyundai > Hyundai Motor America today announced that HKS USA, Inc. will create a high-performance Genesis Coupe 2.0t 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 210 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](http://www.hksusa.com). ---
**Author:** ![burnyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnyd/32/6020_2.png) [@burnyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnyd)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/2 "2008-09-04T13:31:54Z")
pretty cool! ---
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/3 "2008-09-04T13:37:01Z")
i want one. ---
**Author:** ![SP71Supra](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sp71supra/32/5955_2.png) [@SP71Supra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SP71Supra)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/4 "2008-09-04T13:37:33Z")
Looks pretty good. ---
**Author:** ![tegSimple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d6d6ee/32.png) [@tegSimple](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tegSimple)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/5 "2008-09-04T14:06:56Z")
looks sexy as hell…wonder what the pricing of a v6 will be? ---
**Author:** ![xfrankx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/2bfe46/32.png) [@xfrankx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xfrankx)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2008, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/6 "2008-09-04T14:19:19Z")
i would rock that ---
**Author:** ![06F4i](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/e99b99/32.png) [@06F4i](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/06F4i)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2008, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/7 "2008-09-06T11:37:05Z")
i used to have respect for hks but hyundai!? thats just a disgrace ---
**Author:** ![slowturbocx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5a626/32.png) [@slowturbocx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowturbocx)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2008, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/8 "2008-09-06T16:19:38Z")
not bad not bad at all ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2008, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/9 "2008-09-06T16:26:56Z")
Not to bad!! ---
**Author:** ![VictorSmalls](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/victorsmalls/32/5944_2.png) [@VictorSmalls](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/VictorSmalls)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2008, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/10 "2008-09-06T17:24:56Z")
I’ve been waiting to see this car. Badass. ---
**Author:** ![SixSpeed454SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@SixSpeed454SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SixSpeed454SS)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2008, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/11 "2008-09-06T21:02:09Z")
RWD FTW. ---
**Author:** ![flyinglow57](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/flyinglow57/32/5978_2.png) [@flyinglow57](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyinglow57)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2008, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/12 "2008-09-06T21:04:11Z")
> [@10/28/07 - My Bubble Tea - 8 PM](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/10-28-07-my-bubble-tea-8-pm/37633/40): > > RWD FTW. i agree… but i think the turbo should have more power then the v6 cause turbos rock ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/13 "2008-09-07T12:35:48Z")
> [@New turbo Cobalt SS in 2008.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-turbo-cobalt-ss-in-2008/37514/42): > > i agree… but i think the turbo should have more power then the v6 cause turbos rock that is a good thing. turbo being the “base” model should mean insurance is cheaper. ---
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/14 "2008-09-08T05:02:50Z")
the turbo engine will most likely be the fastest option as far as tuning goes anyway. ---
**Author:** ![2toneishot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2toneishot/32/6010_2.png) [@2toneishot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2toneishot)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/15 "2008-09-08T05:06:39Z")
wow I never thought Id say this about a hyundai, but Id probably buy one! im interested to see the inside and the options/ pricing. ---
**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/16 "2008-09-08T06:31:42Z")
You couldn’t pay me enough to drive a piece of shit Hyundai. ---
**Author:** ![gtlaw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gtlaw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gtlaw)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/17 "2008-09-08T08:34:42Z")
> [@Mythbusters - Anyone see something that will stop 6000 page threads?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mythbusters-anyone-see-something-that-will-stop-6000-page-threads/37377/439): > > You couldn’t pay me enough to drive a piece of shit Hyundai. I’m pretty much with you on that one, but it seems they are on the right track to change some peoples opinion. hyundai or not I’m not driving a car with some ugly ass lazy eyed side window WTF were they thinking :doh: ---
**Author:** ![yamaha](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamaha/32/5929_2.png) [@yamaha](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamaha)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/18 "2008-09-08T12:48:58Z")
> [@Mythbusters - Anyone see something that will stop 6000 page threads?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mythbusters-anyone-see-something-that-will-stop-6000-page-threads/37377/439): > > You couldn’t pay me enough to drive a piece of shit Hyundai. You and me both. ---
**Author:** ![yamaha](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamaha/32/5929_2.png) [@yamaha](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamaha)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/19 "2008-09-08T12:49:26Z")
> [@J-E-T-S](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/j-e-t-s/37759/9): > > I’m pretty much with you on that one, but it seems they are on the right track to change some peoples opinion. hyundai or not I’m not driving a car with some ugly ass lazy eyed side window WTF were they thinking :doh: They are doing better then they were eight years ago. ---
**Author:** ![flyinglow57](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/flyinglow57/32/5978_2.png) [@flyinglow57](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyinglow57)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400/20 "2008-09-08T12:52:41Z")
02-05 elantras and spectras were my 2 most towed cars period. i know 3 of the service guys at bowser personally now because of being there so often. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hks-genesis-coupe/199400.md?page=2)