More news about Hyundai's Genesis Coupe has finally surfaced, and it seems that a 3.3L turbocharged V6 engine that can shoot up to 480 horsepower is going to power the next-generation supercar.
From the look of things, the Genesis Coupe will get a major upgrade not only in engine power but also in its setup, as it will be fitted with an all-wheel drive and the engine will be connected to an eight-speed automatic system.
According to The Korean Car Blog, a test model bore a label that reads "test car - 3.3T 8AT AWD," which suggests the 3.3L turbocharged V6 engine. The Hyundai enthusiast also mentioned that the Genesis Coupe will come in three variants each with a different engine, but the reporter said that it's not sure whether or not the three models will only be for the U.S. or other select markets.
The first engine will be the 2.0L turbocharged engine, which Hyundai discontinued for the 2015 Genesis Coupe, and the second engine will be the 3.8L N/A engine. The comeback of the 2.0L four-cylinder turbocharged engine for the succeeding Genesis Coupe makes for quite an uproar; however, the third engine tops the headlines with its 3.3L turbocharged V6 engine.
Starting now, Hyundai's upcoming super cars will be classified under the N Performance variant, which will indicate that a specific vehicle will be one of the carmaker's most powerful models.
It seems that the new Genesis Coupe's design will take after the Hyundai HND-9 Sports Coupe Concept (picture), which means that we might see another tempting sports car in the foreseeable future when it goes official. It also seems that Hyundai will continue its two-door design with the upcoming vehicle, but its interior is purported to be roomier for the car's occupants.
Hyundai is said to start production of the new engine for the next-generation Genesis Coupe in 2017.
"This all-new engine would arrive on the Genesis sedan in 2017 or 2018 and have power in the ballpark of the company's 420-hp, 5.0-liter Tau V-8 but weigh far less," Hyundai America's CEO said.
