2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Gets Decked Out for SEMA

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Hyundai teams up with Rhys millen racing to introduce genesis coupe at SEMA show

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 30, 2008 – Hyundai Motor America announced today that it has teamed up with Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) to create the "Art of Speed" Genesis Coupe show car. The Hyundai RMR "Art of Speed" Genesis Coupe 2.0t will be on display at the Hyundai booth at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in the Las Vegas Convention Center from Nov. 4 – Nov. 7, 2008. The RMR Genesis Coupe will be the first of many Genesis Coupes to be modified by some of the best tuner shops in the world. This RMR – developed Genesis Coupe will be a fully functional race car capable of putting the driver in the winner's circle.

"The unique part of this project is that it will be moving art, which is why we named it the 'Art of Speed,'" says Rhys Millen, professional race driver and founder of RMR. "The focus will be on the engine and a radical body design to complement the factory body lines. We are going to transform the Genesis Coupe into an apex-carving machine with jaw-dropping looks. We think it has the possibility of being one of the coolest cars at the show."

The RMR Genesis Coupe will be powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine with RMR turbo kit for maximum horsepower and torque. It will be equipped with a heavy-duty HKS sequential transmission and a K&W coil over suspension to put that additional power to the ground. These are just some of the planned mechanical modifications to turn the Genesis Coupe into a race car capable of running in the Pikes Pike Hill Climb, Formula D or Redline Time Attack series.

"We've been excited about working with Rhys Millen since the minute he walked through our doors at Hyundai Motor America," says John Krafcik, vice president, product development and strategic planning, Hyundai Motor America. "Genesis Coupe is a rear-wheel drive performance machine we designed to capture the hearts of hardcore automotive enthusiasts, so we can't wait to see Rhys' RMR Genesis Coupe on the race track."

The RMR Genesis Coupe will be outfitted in a silver and black paint scheme and dominated by a RMR wide body kit, functional hood scoop and a carbon fiber wing. Enkei racing wheels and Bridgestone Protenza RE-01 tires surrounding Brembo brake calipers complete the package.

Inside will be a racing cockpit with Sparco steering wheel and seats, eight-point roll cage and a RMR carbon fiber dash.

I WONDER IF THE REAL CAR WILL LOOK AS GOOD (OR BAD) AS THIS PS JOB?

[silverG2007]

I'm looking for the huge antenna (RC car?)

[O HELLA OEM]

doesnt look to bad imo

[officerdbag]

aaaaaand now ladies and gentlemen. This particular Hi yoon day is a knock of lexus IS, and G35 coupe

[anndy811]

doesn't look too bad at all...

[oab97]

So is there going to be a production Genesis Coupe? I had only ever seen/heard anything about the full-size sedan. Even if they did make a coupe out of it I picture something like an Mercedes-CL or Cadillac El Dorado neither of which I would picture Rhys Millan messing with.

[Greatwars]

i lke it.........

[Beebo]

Looks ok

[Ralph0064]

im diggin' the wheels & side exhaust

[6MTzer]

Originally Posted by oab97

So is there going to be a production Genesis Coupe? I had only ever seen/heard anything about the full-size sedan. Even if they did make a coupe out of it I picture something like an Mercedes-CL or Cadillac El Dorado neither of which I would picture Rhys Millan messing with.

Yes

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/hyundai...e-ar47347.html


VS G37

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...s-coupeg3.html

[O HELLA JDM]

^^^ Whoa!!!

[6MTzer]

Originally Posted by O HELLA JDM

^^^ Whoa!!!

Ya. it looks like the G37 is their main target:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ook/index.html

[SVLRx]

holy crap that second link was uncanny!!! they cloned the G37...

[SwivelHips]

No kidding. Call it the 'H37'...

[Skaterbasist]

Originally Posted by 6MTzer

Yes

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/hyundai...e-ar47347.html


VS G37

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...s-coupeg3.html

First link is just a concept.

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