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Hyundai S-Coupe SLC 1.5 i (84 Hp)
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Hyundai S-Coupe:
The Hyundai Scoupe, also called the Hyundai S-Coupe, is a 2-door coupé produced by South Korean manufacturer Hyundai from 1990 to 1995, and based on the contemporaneous Hyundai Excel. The name, a portmanteau of "sporty" and "coupe," was pronounced "scoop".
Development of what would become the Scoupe started in 1985. At the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show, Hyundai exhibited a prototype which was named the "Sports-looking Car" concept. Regular production began in February 1990; the Scoupe cost ₩521 billion to develop. The drivetrain and underpinnings were largely identical to those of the contemporary Excel/Pony, albeit with marginally shorter gearing to improve acceleration and to give the car a somewhat sportier image. The Scoupe was introduced to the United States market for the 1991 model year at a base price of US$8,495 , thousands less than comparable sporty coupes. The badging used an enlarged, stylized "S" followed by all-caps "COUPE"....(Read more on Wikipedia)
SLC Overview:
Hyundai S-Coupe (SLC). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. 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.
The Hyundai S-Coupe SLC predates Euro NCAP testing, which began in 1997. Safety features were basic for its era, lacking modern active and passive systems.
1.5 i (84 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Underpowered for anything beyond basic city driving, struggling on inclines and at highway speeds.
Fuel Economy
Potentially the most economical, but the lack of power might lead to pushing it harder, negating some efficiency gains.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase and running costs
- • Sporty coupe styling for its era
- • Relatively lightweight and nimble
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics
- • Good fuel economy on certain trims
Cons:
- • Limited performance on base models
- • Basic safety features (predates modern standards)
- • Interior quality and refinement are dated
- • Road noise and ride comfort can be an issue
- • Rust can be a concern on older models
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | S-Coupe |
| Generation: | SLC |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 i (84 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 84 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
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