# new V8 powered RWD tiburon spied...
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [November 8, 2007, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406 "2007-11-08T09:18:31Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/21 "2007-11-08T13:24:37Z")
FWIW, the lead designer of the Chrysler Crossfire is a now a lead designer at Hyundai. He graduated a few years ahead of me from college and is originally from Rochester. Very talented dude, and from the looks of this carI wouldn’t be suprised if he had a hand in this.
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### Author:  [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/22 "2007-11-08T13:31:52Z")
wow, i like it :tup: that’d be a smart move!
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### Author:  [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/23 "2007-11-08T13:35:26Z")
still not a fan
looks like the G6
POWA :tup:
looks and what the car is :tdown:
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### Author:  [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/24 "2007-11-08T14:28:20Z")
That would be pretty siqqq if it came with the V8+RWD combo…
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### Author:  [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/25 "2007-11-08T14:28:30Z")
Looks nice, V8…ok :tup:
I might have to drive one.
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### Author:  [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/26 "2007-11-08T14:39:20Z")
meh, a bit too much lexus in that one shot.
Not bad looking tho.
T-I4 sounuds great if it isnt too heavy.
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### Author:  [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/27 "2007-11-08T16:19:58Z")
[quote=“Slopoke,post:10,topic:38406"”]
no v6, i4 turbo for base models and v8 for gt and it probably wont be called the tiburon, will take over the foreign market name of the Hyundai Coupe
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when will they be avaliable?
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### Author:  [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/28 "2007-11-08T16:52:59Z")
ford should buy one for each showroom and park it next to the mustang…
makes the style of the style of the mustang look 100% better then usual.
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### Author:  [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/29 "2007-11-08T17:00:07Z")
not of huge fan of the front end or the belt line, but other than that… huge :tup: from me
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### Author:  [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/30 "2007-11-08T17:01:53Z")
[quote=“LXTASY,post:21,topic:38406"”]
FWIW, the lead designer of the Chrysler Crossfire is a now a lead designer at Hyundai. He graduated a few years ahead of me from college and is originally from Rochester. Very talented dude, and from the looks of this carI wouldn’t be suprised if he had a hand in this.
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thats pretty cool :tup: talk about an elite job, would LOVE to do it for a living
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### Author:  [@Darksyde](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darksyde)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/31 "2007-11-08T17:18:06Z")
> According to the info given, the Coupe would have two engine options, a 2.0L turbo with 215HP and 217 ft-lbs of torque, or a 3.8LV6 with 300HP and 280 ft-lbs. Prices were given as $19,900 for the 4 or $25,900 for the V6. While we have good reason to believe there will be a genuine V8 in the engine bay when we see the car in LA next week, this event was held back in June and changes could have been made since that time. Hyundai even admits to targeting the Mustang.
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> Hyundai is pitching this new Genesis Coupe as a Mustang fighter, so it’s no surprise to see the Coupe sitting next to the Ford in these photos. We’ve discussed this 2009 model Hyundai quite a bit and now that we have some clear pics, it really looks like it’s been worth the wait. Attractive in an Accord or G37 Coupe kind of way, the RWD Korean should make a splash in the sports/GT market when it reaches dealers next year. The looks and specs seem to indicate a worthy competitor, with rumored features like iPod integration in the center console, Bluetooth with the stock head deck, a sunroof, limited slip and possibly even a Brembo brake upgrade. We’ll have more details about the car after we see it at the LA Auto Show
[http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-hyundai-coupe/478997/](http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-hyundai-coupe/478997/)
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### Author:  [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/32 "2007-11-08T20:15:38Z")
Iv always liked these cars.I turbo Rwd would be neat.
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### Author:  [@reliant\_turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/reliant_turbo)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/33 "2007-11-08T20:33:23Z")
looks great.
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### Author:  [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/34 "2007-11-08T20:49:54Z")
[quote=“theblue,post:28,topic:38406"”]
ford should buy one for each showroom and park it next to the mustang…
makes the style of the style of the mustang look 100% better then usual.
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i was actually thinking the exact opposite… it makes the mustang look pretty ordinary :gotme:
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### Author:  [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/35 "2007-11-08T20:58:23Z")
[quote=“Adictd2b00st,post:34,topic:38406"”]
i was actually thinking the exact opposite… it makes the mustang look pretty ordinary :gotme:
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I agree. Makes the Mustang look like a big lump of crap
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### Author:  [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/36 "2007-11-08T21:11:08Z")
Thats going to be awsome.
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### Author:  [@bpipe95](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bpipe95)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/37 "2007-11-08T21:37:50Z")
wow that is really sharp.
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### Author:  [@93gspeccivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93gspeccivic)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/38 "2007-11-08T21:43:54Z")
the v8 would be the way to go because honestly that would be similar to putting a 4-turbo into a g35, rear wheel drive is a huge +
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### Author:  [@dmoffitt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dmoffitt)
#### Post date: [November 8, 2007, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/39 "2007-11-08T22:45:27Z")
sad ripoff of a g35/g37, styling wise (look at the lights).
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### Author:  [@87FOXGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87FOXGT)
#### Post date: [November 9, 2007, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-v8-powered-rwd-tiburon-spied/38406/40 "2007-11-09T02:13:58Z")
I like it :gotme:
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