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Hyundai Coupe II (GK) 2.0 i 16V (143 Hp) Automatic
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Hyundai Coupe:
The Hyundai Tiburon , known in Europe as the Hyundai Coupé , is a front wheel drive sports coupe that was produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai from 1996 to 2008.
The name "Tiburon", a slight variation of "tiburón", the Spanish word for "shark", is the name given to the North American, Australian, New Zealand, South African, and Austrian production of the vehicle. It was known as the Hyundai Coupe in some European markets and Indonesia. It had been branded as the Turbulence and Tuscani in the home South Korean market....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (GK) Overview:
Hyundai Coupe (II (GK)). With 186 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1280 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.4 s). The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 i 16V (143 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is adequate for city driving, but the automatic transmission dulls the acceleration compared to the manual.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for an automatic coupe, though slightly less efficient than its manual counterpart.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Striking and distinctive exterior design
- • Good value for money on the used market
- • Generally reliable engines, especially the 2.0L
- • V6 engine offers strong performance for its class
- • Decent handling for a FWD coupe
Cons:
- • Interior quality could be improved in some areas
- • High fuel consumption for the V6 engine
- • 1.6L engine feels underpowered for a sports coupe
- • Noticeable body roll during aggressive cornering
- • Front-wheel-drive architecture limits ultimate performance potential
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (GK): 2002 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | Coupe |
| Generation: | II (GK) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i 16V (143 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 72.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 186 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G4GC [Same engine] More details about the engine G4GC |
| Engine displacement: | 1975 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 93.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9 kg/Hp, 111.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 145.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1280 |
| Max. weight: | 1740 |
| Max load: | 460 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4395 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1760 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1330 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2530 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1490 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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