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1200 Ridge Pike
Conshohocken, PA 19428
"The Genesis coupe is an above-average first effort by Hyundai, destined to steal market share from competitors. And it costs thousands less than luxury coupes, making for a compelling value proposition.
"True, coupes remain a discretionary purchase. But if Infiniti and BMW intenders do the math, Hyundai could become a player in the sports coupe segment."
For more from Ward's, see http://wardsauto.com/testdrive/genesis_coupe_serious_090514/
The Genesis Coupe R-Spec model has been described as "the perfect blank canvas for tuners"; it represents maximum performance at the lowest possible cost and weight.
R-Spec is designed to appeal to true enthusiasts who want a low starting price with the ability to tune their car to their own specifications. R-Spec will be available October 2009 as a mid-2010 model year introduction.
R-Spec
provides genuine track-readiness and powertrain scalability in an affordable
model. The R-Spec adds core performance equipment to the most affordable 2.0T
model, such as: Track-tuned suspension, 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels
with performance summer tires, Brembo® braking system, Torsen® limited-slip
differential, and R-Spec badging. In a special nod to tuners, R-Spec will also
receive a set of front strut camber adjustment bolts (dealer installation -
optional for customer), to enhance handling during off-highway driving events
(subject to all standard warranty requirements.) To further reduce cost and weight, R-Spec
also eliminates some non-essential convenience equipment such as: Bluetooth®, automatic headlights, cruise
control, trip computer, some chrome interior accents and steering wheel audio
controls. Genesis Coupe R-Spec is priced $3,000 less than the 2.0T Track model,
leaving tuners with extra cash for their own choice of aftermarket performance
upgrades. Appropriately, R-Spec will be available in three exteriors colors most
common among international racing teams:
Karussell White, Bathurst Black and Tsukuba Red. R-Spec comes with manual
transmission only.