Tuner-Friendly Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec to Debut

Next week's 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will see Hyundai performing the official debut of the Genesis Coupe R-Spec that was first announced at the Chicago Auto Show back in February. The tuner-friendly R-Spec is essentially a stripped down version of the 2.0T Track model with a 210HP 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four that does away with several non-essential convenience features such as Bluetooth, automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents and steering wheel audio controls to reduce both cost and weight.

However, it does keep the performance goodies from the Track model like the sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with performance Summer tires, Brembo braking system and a Torsen limited-slip differential.

Hyundai said that the R-Spec will also receive a set of front strut camber adjustment bolts (dealer installation - optional for customer to install) to further enhance initial turn-in and handling response.

It will be available only with a manual transmission and a choice of three exterior colors - Karussell White, Bathurst Black and Tsukuba Red. At $23,750 (not including a $750 freight charge), the new Genesis Coupe R-Spec is priced $3,000 less than the 2.0T Track model.





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'R-Spec' Trim Equipment Includes:

-- 2.0-liter low-pressure turbocharged intercooled four-cylinder engine

with dual continuously variable valve timing delivering 210 hp, 30 mpg

EPA highway rating and a top speed of 137 mph

-- 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission

-- Electronic Stability Control with Traction control, ABS, Electronic

Brake-Force Distribution and Brake Assist

-- 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with staggered-width

high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires

(225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)

-- Brembo braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm

four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear

rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)

-- Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock

absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front

strut brace)

-- Torsen-type limited-slip differential

-- R-Spec badging

-- Tire Pressure Monitoring System

-- Front, side, side curtain air bags

-- Active front head restraints

-- Driver's lumbar support

-- Air conditioning

-- Remote keyless entry system

-- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

-- Power windows (one-touch up and down), door locks and mirrors

-- AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers

-- iPod/USB/Aux jack connectivity

-- Projector beam headlamps

-- Lightweight temporary spare with aluminum wheel (T135/80D18)