Hyundai Tiburon

The Hyundai Coupe is a front-wheel drive sports coupe of the Korean manufacturer Hyundai, which was built from mid- 1996 until the end of 2011 and published in three generations, and the last was available in three variants.

In North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Austria, the car was sold as the Tiburon (the name comes from the Spanish and means shark ) in the home country of the manufacturer as Tiburon (J2), Turbulence (RD) and Tuscani ( GK).

In August 2009 ended the production of Tiburon, while the vehicle was still available in some markets until the end of 2011 as a coupe.

2.1 engines

3.1 facelift
3.2 engine variants
3.3 Features
3.4 Special Model Cool Emotion

Coupe ( J2, 1996-1999)

Hyundai Coupe (1996-1999)

As a successor to the S- Coupe Hyundai brought in September 1996 a coupe (Type J2) with a 2.0 - liter engine and 102 kW ( 139 hp) on the market. In mid-1997, a 1.6 -liter version with 84 kW (114 hp) and submitted both models were sold under the nickname Coupe FX.

Motors

Coupe ( RD, 1999-2002)

Hyundai Coupe (1999-2002)

Just in time for the new millennium the visual appearance was then revised in the fall of 1999 and it was the RD, who was the current coupe until early 2002. Striking were the lights, the design is a similar to the Toyota Celica T20 or the Honda Integra, had.

The engine line-up remained unchanged in the stroke range, the 1.6 L was not offered in the U.S.. In Germany, the 1.6 -liter engine was removed from the market. The 2.0 - liter engine with 102 kW ( 139 hp) managed to sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in about 9 seconds at a slightly increased compared to the previous weight of 1160 kg.

In spring 2001 there were slight changes in the engine. Thus, the older and heavier 1.6-liter Beta by the newer and lighter Alpha -II was replaced. This can be seen at the lower engine power of 79 kW ( 107 hp). In the 2- liter engine emission -related adjustments led to a power reduction from 102 to 99 kW.

According to the manufacturer about 9000 units of the first and second generations of September 1996 were sold up to model update in February 2002 in Germany.

Motors

Coupe ( GK, 2002-2009 )

Hyundai Coupe (2002-2005)

The new Coupe (Typ GK) was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 11 September 2001, the international community and was a complete novelty in appearance, since with the new generation on the one hand again decided against the deluded headlights and on the other the body less curvy designed.

The car was from the beginning of 2002 on the engine manufactured in three versions (see r. ). The V6 variant, it was available with six- speed manual or four- speed automatic transmission.

Facelift

Beginning of 2005, some design changes were made. This affects the front bumper, all lights, the gills and the rims. Furthermore, the GK was no longer sold since this facelift in Germany with 1.6 - liter engine.

In January 2007, another facelift for the third generation. The most significant changes here are the renunciation of the air holes behind the fenders and the rounder headlights.

Hyundai Coupe (2007-2009)

In August 2009, production of the Coupe ran out. The manufacturer stated that the average number of registrations per year in Germany with 1500 units.

The ideal successor to the Genesis Coupe, which represents a departure from front wheel drive.

Engine variants

* ) Values in parenthesis with automatic transmission

Equipment

The equipment of the car is different depending on the version and the market. Available in Germany are GLS, style and the special edition models Red Edition and Cool emotion. The Tiburon GT, like the V6 variant is called abroad is also available with genuine Yamaha equipment items such as automatic climate control and full leather seats with seat heating.

ABS
Front and side airbags
Side impact protection
ESP ( Electronic Stability Program)
Traction control
Electric windows and sunroof
Heated front seats
On-board computer
Air conditioning / climate control
Leather, part leather and cloth
Sport seats
Alloy wheels (16 ", 17" or 18 " the special model Cool Emotion )
Additional round instruments in the center console (torque, current consumption, voltage )

Special Edition Cool Emotion

The limited edition of 100 vehicles Edition model was based on the basic version with the 2.0 - liter petrol engine and 105 kW (143 hp). The equipment inside was enhanced by aluminum door sill plates and pedals and a footrest and a center console in aluminum look.

Furthermore, there were red leather sport seats with seat heating and climate control. For the exterior were 18- inch alloy wheels and the paint Crystal White and Carbon Grey are available. With a price of 25,990 euros, the special model offered an advantage of 2,600 euros.

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