The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

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The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

March 20, 2008, 12:12:10 PM

The production specs for the turbo-4 version of Hyundai's Genesis Coupe were released earlier this week. Look at this and honestly tell me you don't see TC?

• Wheelbase: 2820 mm / 111.0 inches
• Overall length: 4630 mm / 182.3 inches
• Overall width: 1865 mm / 73.4 inches
• Overall height: 1380 mm / 54.3 inches
• Wheels: 18-inch or 19-inch five-spoke
• Engine type: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo DOHC
• Est. horsepower 2.0t: 212 @ 6,000 rpm (regular fuel)
• Est. horsepower 2.0t: 223 @ 6,000 rpm (premium fuel)
• Est. torque 2.0t: 217 lb. ft. @ 2,500 rpm (regular and premium fuel)
• Block & head materials: aluminum
• Valve timing: continuously variable valve timing (Dual for 2.0t)
• Estimated 0-60 mph: under 6 seconds
• Transmission types: 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic (4-cylinder)
• Front brakes: 12.6-inch (standard) 13.4-inch (Brembo package)
• Rear brakes: 12.4-inch (standard) 13.0-inch (Brembo package)
• Front calipers: single piston floating (standard), monobloc four-piston (Brembo package)
• Rear calipers: single piston floating (standard) monobloc four-piston (Brembo package)
• Limited slip differential (Optional)
• Est. top speed: 137 mph (2.0t)
• Base curb weight: 3439 lbs. (4-cylinder)

[COLOR="Red"]The Turbo-4 Coupe is supposed to start at under $20K![/COLOR]

Compare to the 87-88 TC Specs:
[COLOR="Navy"]Vehicle Type: Front-engine, rear-drive; 2-door 5-passenger sedan
Engine: 2.3L (2295cc, 140 cu in) 4 cylinder engine, 2 valves per cylinder, overhead cam, 190 HP with 5 speed trans, 150 HP with automatic trans, Torque 240 @ 3400
Transmission: Manual: Borg Warner T-5 short throw 5 speed manual trans
Top speed: 143 mph
Miscellaneous Specs:
wheelbase = 104.2"
length = 202.1"
height = 53.4"
width = 71.1"
front tread = 58.1"
rear tread = 58.5"
trunk volume = 14.6 cu.ft.
fuel capacity = 22.1 gal.
weight = 3415 lbs
PERFORMANCE:
0-60: 8.59 sec.
1/4 mile: 16.48 sec @ 85.1 mph[/COLOR]

I think this car will rock, even if it does say "Hyundai" and not "Ford" on it.:burnout:

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #1 – March 20, 2008, 12:37:26 PM

VERY glad to see rwd becoming cool again, enough that even Hyundai is stepping up.

However you'd still never see me in one o' those. It is a Hyundai.

And it looks like azz like all the rest of the import stuff.

Refreshing to see the smoke comin from the RIGHT end though!!!!!

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #2 – March 20, 2008, 12:40:36 PM

Slap the engine, 6-speed, and Brembo's into a TC... :hick:

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #3 – March 20, 2008, 03:20:25 PM

wow
i have to say hyundai is stepping up. That looks better then most bmw's and is cheaper.... wow Im shocked..

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #4 – March 20, 2008, 04:41:06 PM

i reluctantly will give this car the knod. although it looks like one, at least its not a tibby

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #5 – March 20, 2008, 05:20:34 PM

New Turbo Coupe? Naw...

New 200SX? Maybe...

Remember, the TC was marketed as a luxury car sith sporting aspirations. The new Hyundai is gonna be a bargain-basp00get sporty car with little emphasis on luxury. Ford should be worried, though - it looks like a good competitor for the Mustang, since both the Challenger and Camaro are both priced way higher...

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #6 – March 20, 2008, 06:43:53 PM

I dunno, I see more luxury in that interior then I see in my old TC...

Apparently the 306HP V6 is going to start at $19,999 and be a direct competitor to the Mustang (yet another 6-Speed manual car, when will you catch up Ford?) and the Turbo-4 is to be "significantly lower". Work on the street is anywhere from $15,999-$17,999 base price (and it also gets the 6-speed...).

I hope it at least takes the "dorifto" idiots out of the 240 and RX-7 markets...

I could see myself buying one in a year or two as a daily driver. If I'm going to be commuting 90-100 miles everyday for work, the 22-25MPG auto-Vic won't cut it. A 6th gear (vs 4th in the Vic) in a lighter car with better aero (and indeed a much smaller engine) should HWY mileage around 30-35 and on 87 (or I can shove the boost up and run it on E85 :hick: ).

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #7 – March 20, 2008, 07:18:50 PM

Your old TC was, by 1987 standards, quite luxurious. Remember, everything from power windows to air conditioning was optional on T-Birds back then - I'm surprised Ford didn't charge extra for valve stem caps on the wheels. The new Hyundai, however, is just like almost every other new car on the market: A million airbags, A/C and power accessories as standard equipment, etc.

In short: The T-Bird was an expensive (premium) car in its day. The Hyundai is a cheap (bottom feeder) one.

Speaking of Hyundai - my father just yesterday bought a brand new V6 Sonata. It was thousands cheaper than anything else in its class with a far better warranty and plenty of "money on the hood" by way of rebates and discounts (car manufacturers have FINALLY been dropping prices in response to our strong dollar). I haven't even laid eyes on it yet. Sounds nice - I think the V6 is rated at somewhere around 250 horses. His only gripe was that you can't get the V6 with a standard tranny in the Sonata.

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #8 – March 20, 2008, 07:35:22 PM

Does not look as good as the one they were showing at the Detroit auto show, the one at the auto show looked good this one is so so.
The one at the auto show looked beefier to me and the front less slender.

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #9 – March 20, 2008, 08:16:08 PM

Ickey-poo.

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #10 – March 21, 2008, 10:53:47 AM

More foreign cars. Great.

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #11 – March 21, 2008, 11:14:35 AM

not a bad looking car. the rwd thing might just make it right.

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #12 – March 21, 2008, 03:57:13 PM

It'll be interesting to see how it sells and performs. The only thing I really don't care for is the goofy curve along the bottom of the back side glass.

People can bash Hyundai all they want, but I just rolled over 79,500 miles on my '05 Tib with nothing but routine maintenance. Not too shabby for a "cheap" car.

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #13 – March 21, 2008, 04:40:21 PM

Well, maybe I might try one for a commuter car. My sister has had Hyundai for years and never has had any problems.

However, it will never be nor will it replace my TC.

The Hyundai Coupe IS the "next generation" Thunderbird Turbo Coupe!

Reply #14 – March 21, 2008, 11:55:38 PM

I learned to drive in a datsun, but the real first car i drove was a hyundai. and believe me, it was just a throw away beater. but you know what, funny enough. all the lil 4yl cars that wanted to be sporty (like unno a chevy? baretta or whatever) and cavalier etc could keep up with the hyundai. it was a great car to have in hs b/c honestly it was a sleeper. back then when racing in the middle of town was cool har har, i was dead even with a 95 accord coupe 5spd. which isnt sporty or ANYTHING but as far as other cars kids in hs were driving thats fast lol. i dunno driving a hyundai is driving a rental. and suprisingly, it will actually keep up. my dad drove it 120 miles a day to work for 5 years, i drove it to highschool, really learned how to use a clutch in it (So the throw out was screwed), but it was still reliable. only problem was it couldnt stop, so it was totaled.

by 1999 they bought DSM engine designs (very high reliability) so other than possible crank walk, they were work horses. its been up hill ever since that. my dad now drives an 06 sonata. car and drive so says its on par with a lexus as far as fit finish.

they could drop the ball on RWD, total flop. but they're becoming good cars. if i dare say, built better than a "rock" for less money