Edmunds Has More R-Spec Details

Posted by Tom | Uncategorized | Wednesday 25 February 2009 5:36 pm

Taken from Inside Line,

What is it?
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec

What’s special about it?
Rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual transmission, 210 horses from a turbocharged four-cylinder, Brembo brakes and a limited-slip differential — and it’s only $23,750.

If you don’t see the appeal of these features and this price, then you aren’t the target buyer for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec.

Hyundai was looking to attract the biggest group of enthusiasts it could with this version of the Genesis, so it started with the base model, stripped out a few standard features to reduce costs and save weight, then added in some of the performance hardware from the top-of-the-line V6 model.

So choosing the R-Spec means no Bluetooth, cruise control or steering-wheel audio controls. Hyundai also deleted the chrome interior trim and onboard trip computer.

Once that cost was taken out, features like 19-inch alloy wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A summer performance tires (225/40R19 front, 245/40R19 rear) could be added back in. The R-Spec also gets a sport suspension with retuned springs and dampers along with front (25mm) and rear (22mm) sway bars and a strut tower brace.

The upgraded Brembo brakes feature four-piston fixed calipers at each wheel, and the ventilated rotors measure 13.4 inches in front and 13 inches in back. The limited-slip differential is a Torsen unit if you care to know.

Hyundai didn’t strip every feature out of this Genesis coupe. You still get basic stuff like power windows, keyless entry and air-conditioning. There’s a six-speaker audio system with a dedicated iPod hookup and leather-wrapped steering wheel, too.

Inside Line says: Here it is, enthusiasts: an affordable, rear-wheel-drive coupe that isn’t a Mustang. Now go out and buy it or you’ll never see another one ever again. — Ed Hellwig, Lead Senior Editor

I can’t agree with that last sentence enough.  GO BUY EVERY ONE OF THESE FUCKERS OFF OF THE LOT!!!  If you, the consumer, want more RWD offerings from companies that aren’t (morally) bankrupt, buy this car!

1 Comment »

  1. Comment by GenesisDriven — February 25, 2009 @ 11:54 pm

    Finally, a car for the rest of us! This car is sounding like it will
    be a ton of fun to drive. Those looking for power, fun, and
    affordability can find all of that in the new Genesis Coupe. To kick
    it off, we’ve created website for Genesis Coupe enthusiasts at
    http://www.genesisdriven.com

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