2009 SEMA: Hyundai to Display ‘Blank Canvas’ R-Spec

Genesis Coupe Platform for Tuners

Hyundai are so confident their Genesis Coupe will be the four-banger of choice for both entry level and experienced tuners they will offer a sound tunable platform to start from. The R-Spec will eliminate some of the unnecessary extras such as the girls trip computer, girly cruise control, steering wheel audio controls, special-ed automatic headlights, etc., in order to offer some of the more appropriate performance equipment from the Track model.

Performance Spec

The R-Spec features will include the CVVT 2.0T with 210hp, 30mpg, and top speed of 137mph, a 6-speed manual transmission, Electronic Stability and Traction Control, ABS with Brake Assist.
Underneath, Brembo four-piston calipers will sit behind all four 19” gunmetal effect alloys with Bridgestone Potenza tires. The package also includes a Torsen limited-slip diff with track tuned suspension including higher-control shock absorbers, front strut brace, and heavier stabilizer bars front and rear. Continue below to the press release for full details. The R-Spec package is very impressive, and definitely affordable for any aspiring tuner / McDonalds Drive-thru employee, with its $23,750 price tag.

SEMA Show, Las Vegas

The Coupe will be making its debut at the SEMA Show next week, and we’ll be there to bring you the first images of the new Hyundai from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Via: Autoblog

Press Release:

PRODUCTION R-SPEC TO DEBUT AT THE 2009 SEMA SHOW IN LAS VEGAS

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF., OCT. 27, 2009 – The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec, the perfect blank canvas for tuners, priced at $23,750 is beginning to arrive at dealerships across the country. R-Spec takes the core performance equipment from the 2.0T Track model and eliminates non-essential convenience equipment to reduce both cost and weight. The Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec – the first production R-Spec model to arrive in the U.S. – will make its world debut at the Hyundai booth at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 3 – 6 (Booth # 24387).

The R-Spec allows enthusiasts to tune their own car to their desired specifications. R-Spec provides genuine track-readiness and powertrain scalability in an affordable model. The R-Spec adds core Track model 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 install) to further enhance initial turn-in and handling response. To reduce both cost and weight, the R-Spec eliminates some non-essential convenience equipment such as: Bluetooth®, automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, 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.

R-Spec equipment includes:
2.0-liter low-pressure turbocharged intercooled four-cylinder engine with dual continuously variable valve timing delivering 210 hp, 30 mpg EPA highway rating and a top speed of 137 mph
6-speed close-ratio manual transmission
Electronic Stability Control with Traction control, ABS, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution and Brake Assist
19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with staggered-width high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)
Brembo® braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)
Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front strut brace)
Torsen-type limited-slip differential
R-Spec badging
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Front, side, side curtain air bags
Active front head restraints
Driver’s lumbar support
Air conditioning
Remote keyless entry system
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
Power windows (one-touch up and down), door locks and mirrors
AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers
iPod/USB/Aux jack connectivity
Projector beam headlamps
Lightweight temporary spare with aluminum wheel (T135/80D18)
Note: Automatic transmission not available with R-Spec
2010 Genesis Coupe Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing
Model
Engine
Transmission
MSRP
2.0T
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl
Six-Speed M/T
$22,000
2.0T
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl
Five-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®
$23,250
2.0T R-Spec
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl
Six-Speed M/T
$23,750
2.0T Premium
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl
Six-Speed M/T
$24,250
2.0T Premium
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl
Five-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®
$25,500
2.0T Track
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl
Six-Speed M/T
$26,750
3.8
3.8L V6
Six-Speed M/T
$25,000
3.8
3.8L V6
Six-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®
$26,500
3.8 Grand Touring
3.8L V6
Six-Speed M/T
$28,500
3.8 Grand Touring
3.8L V6
Six-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®
$30,000
3.8 Track
3.8L V6
Six-Speed M/T
$30,500
3.8 Track
3.8L V6
Six-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®
$32,000
Freight charges for the 2010MY Genesis Coupe are $750 and are not included in the prices in this release.

WARRANTY
The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is protected by the Hyundai Advantage, America’s Best Warranty. Coverage includes five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper protection,
10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, and seven-year/unlimited mileage anti-perforation coverage. In addition, Genesis Coupe buyers receive 24-hour roadside assistance coverage at no extra charge for five years (no mileage limit) and that service includes emergency towing, lockout service and limited coverage for trip-interruption expenses. There is no deductible on any of these coverages.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 790 dealerships nationwide.