The Hyundai Coupe (otherwise known as the Tiburon in the U.S. and Asia) may have launched officially at the Guangzhou Motor Show in China earlier this year, but that didn't stop Hyundai from putting it on its stand at the Paris Motor Show to show off Hyundai's 2007 front-wheel drive sports coupe.
John grabbed these pictures from the peanut gallery of Hyundai's stand, and according to him, the Coupe wasn't even out at the show until the second day of press preview. Earlier in the year as spy shots of the vehicle surfaced, this was initially thought to be the 2008 model, but Hyundai has since corrected us with publicity information indicating that it's the 2007 model.
Fans of earlier models will note that the body style hasn't changed much, with the exception of harder angles on the hood and sides, new headlights, a fatter and flatter nose and cool vender vents. Under the body panels, the vehicle has changed even less -- Hyundai is still offering the same 1.6 and 2.0 liter four-cylinders and 2.7L V6 under the hood, the first of which will likely not be available in the U.S.
Hyundai has freshened up the interior, however, with blue LED instrumentation, extendable sun visors and other goodies.
More pics and press information after the jump.
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PRESS RELEASE
Eye catching new exterior styling innovations
The Hyundai Motor Company today announces a deeply thought out and meaningfulfacelift for the best selling Hyundai Coupe. Since it's launch in September 2001, theHyundai Coupe (Tiburon in the USA and Asia) has captured theimagination of sporting drivers all over the world. In fact it has soldsome 221,708 models worldwide of which 73,670 have beensold in Europe. The new facelift effectively introduces thesecond evolution of the Coupe, and is designed anddestined to capture even more fans.
The styling of the original coupe was a corner stone of its overallattraction, gaining rave reviews in the leading motoring journals of the world.The restyling preserves all of the magic of the earlier model, yet adds adynamic new stance. The whole emphasis has been placed upon upgradingthe modern and sporty style. Starting from the front, a new air intake withintegrated fog lamps is topped by sleek new headlamp packaging thatprojects the dynamic spirit of the car.
Newly designed front side trim, together with new alloy wheels furtheradd to the distinctive individuality of the side profile.
- Standard equipment includes- Fog lights, halogen projector headlights, clear rear light clusters,centre mounted stop light, door handles in body colour, windscreen. Optional wheels include- 16x6.5 inch alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tyres or 17x7inch alloy wheels withP215/45R17 tyres, depending on model and specification.At the back new transparent light clusters are moulded into the curve ofthe upper rear bumper, giving a solid but dynamic aspect. Further thought hasgone into the shaping of the exhaust pipes and the way they interact with theincreased aerodynamics of the black lower bumper panel. Altogether the reartreatment gives a much stronger impression of aerodynamics.
Dynamic new interior refinementsA whole generation of sporting drivers can attest to the comfort andconvenience of the Coupe interior. The special feeling begins with the easyaccess through the wide opening doors, and exceptional comfort from theseats were designed and built. Inside the new Coupe the emphasis is firmlyupon extending this well-refined sporting ambience. New blue LEDinstrument and controls lighting increases clarity, style and visibility, whilereducing glare and eye-strain to an absolute minimum. A redesigned centrefascia, with pronounced metallic elements, including restyled ventilationvents, adds both sporting flair and increased convenience.The automatic transmission centre console has also been redesigned forextra style and user friendliness. Here again, subtle metallic elements add tothe sporting nature. Extendable sun visors with integrated vanity mirrorsreplace the previous non-extendable items. All of these details add up to anew freshness, fully exploiting the well-proven ergonomics that helpedestablish the Coupe as a long distance high performance driver's car.
EQUIPMENTThe Hyundai reputation for superbly equipped cars is further strengthenedby an equipment list which includes (according to model and territory):-manual A/C, auto air control with outside temperature display and air qualitycontrol, remote keyless entry, centre console with storage and armrest,illuminated cigarette lighter, cup holders, map pockets in doors, aluminiumpedals, tilt steering, vanity mirrors, map reading lights, cruise control, heatedelectric exterior mirrors, power windows, remote fuel filler, bonnet and hatchreleases, trip computer, tilt and slide glass sunroof.
SAFETYIn terms of passive safety, the Coupe features a strategically reinforcedand highly rigid unitary construction, with front and rear crumple zones, sideimpact protection, and energy-absorbing bumpers. Inside, there aredepowered driver and front passenger front airbags, with front seat-mountedside airbags and impact absorbent steering column. The front seatbelts havepre-tensioners and force limiters, and the outboard rear positions featureLATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children), for easier child seat mounting.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONSThe Hyundai Coupe front suspension features Macpherson struts withsubframe, coil springs, anti-roll bar, and gas-filled hydraulic shock absorbers.While the rear suspension is Dual-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar and gas-filledhydraulic shock absorbers. Gas-filled shock absorbers are used throughout togive extra control and precision to the ride quality. Steering is power-assistedrack and pinion. 11 inch ventilated discs at the front and 10.2 inch solid reardiscs are controlled by 4-channel ABS. ESP is optional.For Europe three Euro 4 compliant engines are available, 1.6 DOHC 16v(77kW/143N.m), with iron block and alloy head, electronic fuel injection withvariable manifold technology. 2.0 DOHC 16v (105kW/186N.m) with CVVT(Continuous Variable Valve Technology) and the 2.7 V6 (123kW/245N.m). 5-speed manual transmission is available on the 1.6 and 2.0 litre models, with 6-speed manual on the V6. 4-speed automatic transmission with HyundaiShiftronic as H-matic is available on the 2.0 and the V6.2.7 V6 EngineDisplacement : 2,656 ccMax. Power (kW/rpm) : 167 / 6,000
At the top of this range the well-proven Hyundai Delta 2.7 litre V6 stillrepresents a significant milestone in terms of sporting performance. Withaluminium block, heads and sump, sintered con rods and Hyundai's "NonTwist" patented crankshaft, it provides 123kW @ 6,000 rpm, and 245N.mtorque @ 4,000 rpm.
The engine has a narrow V configuration uses a combination of belt andchain drive to the valves and ancillaries, and features latest generation ECU. Italso meets all current emission standards and depending on the salesterritory, carries up to 5 years guarantee.
The power is transmitted through an 6-speed gearbox. It features a dualmass flywheel to minimise torque fluctuation and double conesynchronisation to ease shifting on first and second gears, advanced frictionmaterials are also incorporated. The result is smooth precision shifting,perfectly fitted to the relaxed sporting nature of the range-topping Coupe.
The 4-speed microprocessor controlled H-matic, which is available withthe 2.0 CVVT engine also complements the Delta V6. This shiftmatictransmission allows the driver to choose between fully automatic or the moreactively sporting mode of clutchless shifting.
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