What a joke...a Hyundai Genesis concept (no interior by the way) 0-60 in 5.9 a mustang beater? they had better think again...........pricing estimated at $25K....

 

I read this too. There are supposed to be two versions of the car, one with the V6 and the other with a turbo 4cyl. Should be a nice car but a Mustang beater, NOT!!!!

 

riceorama
I'll be ready when they hit the streets

 

What's a Mustang V6 run to 60?

Edit: Want to see somthing funny - see if anyone responds to my next post without reading this one, and takes me seriously.

 

I'll volunteer to race, I'm bone stock. Don't mind the dyno numbers in my sig, I make stuff up.

 

I didn't know anyone still read C&D.....Don't they print the mag on recycled toilet paper?????

 

I cancelled my subscription last year.
I had been reading it for years and realized that they aren't in touch with reality anymore.

 

A stock Mustang V6 will do 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. The performance improves considerably with a tune, CAI and dual exhaust.

 

I've seen some stuff on that Genesis coupe, and it does look impressive, but it's not a Mustang Killer. The V6 version, which is likely the hottest performance version available, is likely competetion for the V6 stang. I woudn't put the two in the same category though, since they are obviously going to be marketed to very different crowds.

 

I haven't read the article yet, but if they are comparing the V6 Genesis to the GT Mustang (which I'm sure they are since the hp ratings are suppose to be equal), they are so out of touch of reality its comical! C & D gets a from me!

 

My C&D was a free gift......a few more articles like this and it'll go from delivery to trash bin........

 

If the hp ratings are the same, why isn't it a fair comparison?

 

Its still a second slow 5.9, compared to a GT (which is normally around 5.0 flat). It would be more compared to a 350Z, as the suspension is the same, and both are V6s.

 

Well guys it's a one-off concept car that's ESTIMATED at 5.9 0-60. If it really does roll in with 300 ponies and it weighs less than a Stang (which is very likely) then it could give a Stang a run for it's money. Ricer, V6, independent rear - none of that has any bearing. It's all about horsepower to weight and gearing...

 

I don't think it will come with a 300HP V6. Not that they don't exist, I just don't think the Genesis Coupe will have one. More like 250HP.

 

I think it will depend on the aftermarket support it gets. Hyundai is trying to get street cred with the tuner crowd. I don't think it'll be faster, but it's probable it'll handle better, and be lighter. I agree with 05fordgt, they're all sporty cars, but the platforms are different, other comparisons would be better.

As a side note, it'll be interesting how they develop this chassis since Hyundai has been active in WRC but proports to be interested in fielding a car capable of drifting.

I quit reading Car & Driver years ago, too stuck on worshipping 1960's european cars to notice anything else has value. I like Motor Trend for general car news right now.

ps. the passenger windows are ugly.

 

I can't see why this isn't a valid comparison

Both rear wheel drive
both 300hp
should have same curb weight as GT
and the base price on the Hyundai is comparable to the Mustang GT

they are obviously going after a segment of the Pony car market
- specifically the Mustang

Sounds like a valid comparsion to me

 

Compitetion is a good thing. If the Hyundai does come out and actually beats the Mustang, it means the next generation Mustangs will come with a 5.4 DOHC with 400 ponies. Then Hyundais can SOHC my DOHC

 

They have to build it first. I really don't care for its styling either.

 

srsly who cares if its faster than the mustang its still a korean rice bucket every morning when i go out and look at my mustang it puts an ear to ear smile on my face i don't care if it had 150hp now other car i've driven has ever done that to me