SEMA Motor Show 2009: Hennessey preps a 500-hp carbon look Genesis Coupe
Hyundai has announced plans to introduce a 500 horsepower Genesis Coupe at the SEMA Motor Show.
Created by students from the Hennessey Performance Engineering Tuner School, the Genesis Coupe features a turbocharger, HKS boost controller, and an upgraded fuel management system. Thanks to these tweaks, the engine produces 500 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. If Hyundai’s predictions are correct, the car should accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and run the quarter mile in 12.5 seconds.
If that isn’t impressive enough, the car also has a matte black and carbon fiber-wrapped exterior, Savini wheels, Eibach springs, and a Brembo braking system.
According to John Hennessey, “The Genesis Coupe architecture is the ideal platform for tuners looking to make everyday modifications to their vehicles and our students at the Tuner School took full advantage. The visually stunning complete carbon fiber matte black wrap and high-end performance benchmarks create a monster SEMA car.”
John Hennessey is no stranger to extracting power from already quick cars and giving them a unique appearance. More recently, Hennessey has launched a Tuner School to teach others his craft and help keep the SEMA show floor populated with fresh creations.
The 14-week program teaches students about engine building, turbo/supercharging and testing, and for next week’s SEMA show in Las Vegas, Hennessey had his students participate in the creation of a matte black Genesis Coupe wrapped in what appears to be carbon fiber.
However, the really good stuff is under the skin where Hennessey and his team of youngins boosted the Genesis’ stock motor to 500 hp and 465 lb.-ft. of torque thanks to a single 66mm turbo, fuel system with higher flow injectors and a host of other upgrades. The car is claimed to accelerate to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds and passed the quarter mile traps in 12.5 seconds.
[Source: Hyundai]
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