Hyundai has repeatedly said it would not—cannot—put a V-8 in the Genesis coupe, but the 2012 Genesis sedan presents the best reason yet for the company to do so (even if it had to put it in the trunk, like Rhys Millen already did). With Hyundai’s new 5.0-liter V-8 between its fenders, the coupe would be a liter-for-liter Korean response to the Ford Mustang GT 5.0, and the Vanilla Ice references could turn into Vanilla Rice jokes. Hyundai has yet to express interest in this sort of enablement.
The 429-hp 5.0—only available in the Equus and new Genesis R-Spec—headlines a suite of changes Hyundai is making to the cheaper of its luxury sedans for 2012. The 3.8-liter V-6 in the base Genesis gets direct injection, which boosts its output from 290 hp to 333, and a new eight-speed automatic transmission—developed by Hyundai itself—is fitted to all Genesis sedans. Additionally, Hyundai has made small tweaks to the suspension of all cars and fitted all with a new grille and fascias, new headlights with LED accents and daytime-running lights, redesigned rocker panels, and new taillights.
Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
BASE PRICES: 3.8, $35,050; 4.6, $45,350; R-Spec, $47,350
ENGINE TYPES: DOHC 24-valve 3.8-liter V-6, 333 hp, 291 lb-ft; DOHC 32-valve 4.6-liter V-8, 385 hp, 333 lb-ft; DOHC 32-valve 5.0-liter V-8, 429 hp, 376 lb-ft
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 115.6 in Length: 196.3 in
Width: 74.4 in Height: 58.1-58.3 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 3950–4250 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.8–5.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.3–14.0 sec
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 16–19/25–29 mpg
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