Genesis Coupe: 279 on the Dyno
 

http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightlin...hotopanel..2.*

compared to G37
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=142826
(apparently the Hyundai has a drivetrain protection scheme that screws with acceleration )

How very disappointing. Far from the 306 they advertise. Although I did see a link on car and driver or road and track to Rhys Millens new Red Bull sponsored Gen Coupe drift machine and it was stroked out and turboed to 560 hp I think. So it at least has build ability to it. I will look for the link.

Its weight is what's disappointing. Apparently it's heavier than a 370Z.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=7810

Hyundai's vehicles have long been regarded for their good value, but the new Genesis Coupe is especially enticing from a financial standpoint: A base 2.0-liter turbo model starts at $22,000 (5-speed automatic model with manual gear selection is $23,250); the same car in "Track" guise runs $26,750. The base V-6 model is $25,000 with the Track edition priced at $29,500.


What's Hot:
Looks as good as it handles
Affordable, more fuel-efficient 4-cylinder turbo model
Feels well built


What's Not:
V-6 lacks midrange torque
Interior not nearly as plush as Genesis sedan's
Child-size-only rear seat head room


Cars to Compare:
Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Infiniti G37
Scion tC


http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=7668

The Hyundai Lambda V-6 engine has been stroked from 3.8 to 4.1 liters and a Turbonetics turbocharger pushes the output to nearly 550-bhp with 520 lb.-ft. of torque. That's plenty to light up the rear 265/40-18 Toyo Proxes R1R tires and then set them ablaze for fans.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/i...2014597390.jpg

Remember that's 279 at the wheels. They advertise 306 at the crank

Apples to oranges...

370z is a 2 seater

Stats aside, the Genesis coupe is the first Hyundai I've seriously considered buying since my '99 Elantra.

And thats only about a 9% loss which is actually real good.

Means if the dyno results are true then the engine is underrated and the drive train protection scheme is killing performance.

Pretty much.

Doesn't matter........Back seats don't always add much weight. A 911 is a 4-seater.

It's the market segment that matters. This car is marketed towards 20-somethings......It's not supposed to be a luxury GT.

"Just" 3,488 pounds? That's a fucking joke. Who wrote that, USA Today? Motor Trend, with their usual "every car is great" prose?