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Hyundai Tuscani I 1.8 16V (132 Hp) Automatic
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Hyundai Tuscani:
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)
I Overview:
Hyundai Tuscani (I). With 166 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1240 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Hyundai Tuscani I (Coupe RD/RD2 generation) was not officially tested by Euro NCAP during its production run, making direct safety comparisons challenging.
1.8 16V (132 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.8L engine with an automatic gearbox offers modest performance, best suited for relaxed cruising rather than spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
Expected to be slightly better than the 2.0L automatic, but still not class-leading for a compact coupe, particularly in city traffic.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive styling for its era
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Engaging manual gearbox options
- • Relatively reliable powertrains
- • Good handling for a FWD coupe
Cons:
- • Automatic transmissions dull performance
- • Interior quality can feel dated
- • Rear seats are cramped
- • Fuel economy can be average for performance
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | Tuscani |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 16V (132 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 132 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 73.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 166 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Beta / G4GM |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 |
| 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: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.5 kg/Nm, 133.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1240 |
| Max. weight: | 1600 |
| Max load: | 360 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 360 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4340 mm mm |
| Width: | 1730 mm mm |
| Height: | 1310 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2480 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1450 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 |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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