Hyundai Genesis Coupe
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a rear-wheel drive sports coupe from Hyundai Motor Company, first released on October 13, 2008, for the Korean market. It is Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports coupe, and shares its basic platform with the Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan.
| Hyundai Genesis Coupe | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Model code | BK |
| Also called | Hyundai Rohens Coupe (China) |
| Production | 2008–2016 |
| Model years | 2009–2016 2010–2016 (North America) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan |
| Designer | Eric Stoddard |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111.0 in) |
| Length | 4,630 mm (182.3 in) |
| Width | 1,865 mm (73.4 in) |
| Height | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) (pre-facelift) 1,385 mm (54.5 in) (facelift) |
| Curb weight | 1,494–1,550 kg (3,294–3,417 lb) (2.0T) 1,537–1,639 kg (3,389–3,613 lb) (3.8) |
The Genesis Coupe arrived in United States dealerships on February 26, 2009, as a 2010 model. Hyundai USA acting president and CEO John Krafcik described the Genesis Coupe as being designed "...to deliver a driving experience that challenges cars like the Infiniti G37."
With the launch of Genesis Motors as a standalone luxury brand, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe remained branded as a Hyundai and eventually was discontinued in 2016.
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