Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-spec to debut at Sema.

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:26 pm

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec, which we've been eagerly awaiting since the launch of the 2010 Genesis Coupe, will debut at SEMA and, more importantly, is now arriving at dealerships.

The tuner-friendly R-Spec deletes all the convenience features we don't want or need, giving drivers a lighter, less expensive vehicle ($23,750 MSRP). It also features the Track model perfomance equipment, such as a tuned suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels with summer tires, Brembo brakes, and a Torsen LSD. It also gets a set of front strut camber adjustment bolts.

And, of course, it only comes with a six-speed manual transmission. See? Hyundai gets it.

Scroll down for the official press release.

production R-Spec to Debut at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., oct. 27, 2009 - The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec, the perfect blank canvas for tuners, priced at $23,750 is beginning to arrive at dealerships across the country. R-Spec takes the core performance equipment from the 2.0T Track model and eliminates non-essential convenience equipment to reduce both cost and weight. The Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec - the first production R-Spec model to arrive in the U.S. - will make its world debut at the Hyundai booth at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 3 - 6 (Booth # 24387).

The R-Spec allows enthusiasts to tune their own car to their desired specifications. R-Spec provides genuine track-readiness and powertrain scalability in an affordable model.

The R-Spec adds core Track model performance equipment to the most affordable 2.0T model, such as: Track-tuned suspension, 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with performance Summer tires, Brembo® braking system, Torsen® limited-slip differential and R-Spec badging.

In a special nod to tuners, R-Spec will also receive a set of front strut camber adjustment bolts (dealer installation - optional for customer to install) to further enhance initial turn-in and handling response. To reduce both cost and weight, the R-Spec eliminates some non-essential convenience equipment such as: Bluetooth®, automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents and steering wheel audio controls. Genesis Coupe R-Spec is priced $3,000 less than the 2.0T Track model, leaving tuners with extra cash for their own choice of aftermarket performance upgrades. Appropriately, R-Spec will be available in three exteriors colors most common among international racing teams: Karussell White, Bathurst Black and Tsukuba Red. R-Spec comes with manual transmission only.

R-Spec equipment includes:
· 2.0-liter low-pressure turbocharged intercooled four-cylinder engine with dual continuously variable valve timing delivering 210 hp, 30 mpg EPA highway rating and a top speed of 137 mph

· 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission
· Electronic Stability Control with Traction control, ABS, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution and Brake Assist
· 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with staggered-width high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)

· Brembo® braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)
· Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front strut brace)

· Torsen-type limited-slip differential
· R-Spec badging
· Tire Pressure Monitoring System
· Front, side, side curtain air bags
· Active front head restraints
· Driver's lumbar support

· Air conditioning
· Remote keyless entry system

· Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
· Power windows (one-touch up and down), door locks and mirrors

· AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers
· iPod/USB/Aux jack connectivity
· Projector beam headlamps
· Lightweight temporary spare with aluminum wheel (T135/80D18)
· Note: Automatic transmission not available with R-Spec
2010 Genesis Coupe Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Pricing
Model Engine Transmission MSRP
2.0T 2.0L Turbo 4-cyl Six-Speed M/T $22,000
2.0T 2.0L Turbo 4-cyl Five-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC® $23,250
2.0T R-Spec 2.0L Turbo 4-cyl Six-Speed M/T $23,750
2.0T Premium 2.0L Turbo 4-cyl Six-Speed M/T $24,250
2.0T Premium 2.0L Turbo 4-cyl Five-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC® $25,500
2.0T Track 2.0L Turbo 4-cyl Six-Speed M/T $26,750
3.8 3.8L V6 Six-Speed M/T $25,000
3.8 3.8L V6 Six-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC® $26,500
3.8 Grand Touring 3.8L V6 Six-Speed M/T $28,500
3.8 Grand Touring 3.8L V6 Six-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC® $30,000
3.8 Track 3.8L V6 Six-Speed M/T $30,500
3.8 Track 3.8L V6 Six-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC® $32,000
Freight charges for the 2010MY Genesis Coupe are $750 and are not included in the prices in this release.

WARRANTY The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is protected by the Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Coverage includes five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper protection,
10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, and seven-year/unlimited mileage anti-perforation coverage. In addition, Genesis Coupe buyers receive 24-hour roadside assistance coverage at no extra charge for five years (no mileage limit) and that service includes emergency towing, lockout service and limited coverage for trip-interruption expenses. There is no deductible on any of these coverages.

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:33 pm

I called the local Charlotte Hyundai dealer about one of these yesterday, mainly to confirm that the "crash bolts" were part of the package and that the springs were stiffer than the stock track package. They confirmed both and will have one at the beginning of next week. It was a good G Stock car before these additions, but should be an awesome G Stock car with them. The question is, will it be treated as a option package, or will it move to DS? That's the $25k question

- AB

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:41 pm

Aaron Buckley wrote:

I called the local Charlotte Hyundai dealer about one of these yesterday, mainly to confirm that the "crash bolts" were part of the package and that the springs were stiffer than the stock track package. They confirmed both and will have one at the beginning of next week. It was a good G Stock car before these additions, but should be an awesome G Stock car with them. The question is, will it be treated as a option package, or will it move to DS? That's the $25k question

- AB

On top of that, I have heard there are a few more items not mentioned yet that will make this car very competitive in it's class.

Karl Shultz · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:41 pm

At Nationals, I got to chatting with the guy who has been trying a Genesis 2.0T in GS. He let me climb all over the car. It's really nice. There were certain pieces of interior trim that felt a little chintzy, but for the most part, I was very impressed with the whole car. Great seats, great ergonomics. The paint, in particular, was absolutely gorgeous. "This would make a Mercedes owner jealous" kind of gorgeous.

Then he told me what it was costing him to run it. It's got 19" wheels on it standard, and a strut front suspension. $330 or so for Hoosiers, which last about 20 autocross runs on the front. :shock:

Way, way, WAY too expensive a car to keep in Hoosiers, especially to go GS fast. I think Keith told me the guy already has his first Genesis up for sale, so he can replace it with an R-Spec.

Hopefully, the camber bolts will fix that, or at least alleviate the problem. I think it's a beautiful car.

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:10 pm

I agree with you Karl on a lot of your points on the car. While I will test drive one, I've settled on a 2006 Subaru STI for the new BS. I figure, if Donnie can be relatively fast at the ProSolos in one, so can Bryan and I

At least then I will also have a fun car to take to the local events and not have to worry about getting the C6.

The 2006 seems to have a slightly better rear LSD and a few more creature comforts over the 2005. I frankly like the "ugly" front redesign too. I would have preferred a 2007, but they decreased the rear bar from 20mm to 19mm (even though the rear LSD was upgraded again), but the real kicker was the ULEV2 requirements which cause timing and other issues.

As Karl knows, I was eyeballing a 2010 WRX, but I'm not convinced I won't be putting a tranny in it every four or five ProSolos, and the 2010 STI has gearing that is too long to be a really good ProSolo car. - AB

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

Anyone know (remember) what it's supposed to weigh?

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:42 pm

3294 lbs for the standard 2.0T.

I expect this to be in the 3150 range. Some of the weight loss will be offset by the bigger brakes, chassis supports, and strut bars included.

Karl Shultz · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:58 pm

Aaron Buckley wrote:

I agree with you Karl on a lot of your points on the car. While I will test drive one, I've settled on a 2006 Subaru STI for the new BS. I figure, if Donnie can be relatively fast at the ProSolos in one, so can Bryan and I

At least then I will also have a fun car to take to the local events and not have to worry about getting the C6.

The 2006 seems to have a slightly better rear LSD and a few more creature comforts over the 2005. I frankly like the "ugly" front redesign too. I would have preferred a 2007, but they decreased the rear bar from 20mm to 19mm (even though the rear LSD was upgraded again), but the real kicker was the ULEV2 requirements which cause timing and other issues.

As Karl knows, I was eyeballing a 2010 WRX, but I'm not convinced I won't be putting a tranny in it every four or five ProSolos, and the 2010 STI has gearing that is too long to be a really good ProSolo car. - AB

It'd be cool to see you guys in BS, Aaron. Even if we get monstered by 0.6 seconds before the first corner. :lol:

I don't remember seeing a single AS STI at Nationals this year, although we weren't there for the Pro finale. Donnie (and Chris/Jonathan) have certainly proven that it's a great AS/BS car, at least at the Pros.

I still think you should get an S2000 though, and I know you'd be fast in one, because you clobbered me in my own car a couple years ago. I think you'd really like one, and there's a HUGE knowledgebase of people who have made them seriously fast. There's even a guy who can build custom FSBs for a small fraction of what you'd pay for a Gendron or an Ankeney front bar.

There's a white CR available at a dealer somewhere in the SE; never been titled. IIRC, they were asking about $27K for it. I'm pretty sure it's an AC- and stereo-delete car too.

Karl Shultz · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:00 pm

Aaron Buckley wrote:

I called the local Charlotte Hyundai dealer about one of these yesterday, mainly to confirm that the "crash bolts" were part of the package and that the springs were stiffer than the stock track package. They confirmed both and will have one at the beginning of next week. It was a good G Stock car before these additions, but should be an awesome G Stock car with them. The question is, will it be treated as a option package, or will it move to DS? That's the $25k question

- AB

Of course, it's anyone's guess, but I suspect it'll stay in GS. After all, they left the S2000 CR in AS, and it's got a similar set of upgrades over a base car.

Jason Mauldin · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:09 pm

Marty Howard wrote:

3294 lbs for the standard 2.0T.

I expect this to be in the 3150 range. Some of the weight loss will be offset by the bigger brakes, chassis supports, and strut bars included.

And those monstrous 19" wheels. It's a shame that manufacturers are going to bigger and bigger wheels.

David Spratte · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:20 pm

Karl Shultz wrote:

Then he told me what it was costing him to run it. It's got 19" wheels on it standard, and a strut front suspension. $330 or so for Hoosiers, which last about 20 autocross runs on the front. :shock:

Way, way, WAY too expensive a car to keep in Hoosiers, especially to go GS fast.

Yeah. I think 15" and 16" is plenty big for DS/GS fast. . .

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:20 pm

Karl Shultz wrote:

It'd be cool to see you guys in BS, Aaron. Even if we get monstered by 0.6 seconds before the first corner. :lol:

I don't remember seeing a single AS STI at Nationals this year, although we weren't there for the Pro finale. Donnie (and Chris/Jonathan) have certainly proven that it's a great AS/BS car, at least at the Pros.

I was looking at a dedicated ProSolo car only (for National stuff, locally I would run it too once in a while). We will continue to develop the C6 for Tours, but for the Pros, I want something with and advantage. While the STI doesn't turn as well as the S2000, 993 911 or even the Corvette, it will almost always win to the first corner, and has good torque coming off the corner. Another plus is that it has 4 doors, so I could put a baby seat in the back until I get a tow vehicle (not necessary yet, but I hope soon we will be having a child). Another plus is no need to have rain tires

In a perfect world, Subaru would have left the 2007's the same as the 2006's and I would buy the STI limited, that has a more toned down leather interior, a sunroof and lip spoiler wing. They only made 800 of them (400 in two different colors), but they seem to be fairly easy to find. The STI two tone seats are fugly, but they are nice seats for autocross.

If I had wanted a dual purpose car, I would pass on the CR because I don't believe they are all that much faster and buy a standard AP2 like you and Keith have. Maybe later down the line for that, but for ProSolo car, AWD and 300hp are pretty cool. I'm going to make the purchase in in the first quarter sometime. - AB

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:23 pm

David Spratte wrote:

Yeah. I think 15" and 16" is plenty big for DS/GS fast. . .

Yeah, the 19" tire costs make a car a bit expensive, especially when you factor in that only Hoosier and Michelin make a wide variety of sizes in 19". Kumho makes one and it's HUGE. - AB

Keith Vail · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:51 pm

Karl Shultz wrote:

There's even a guy who can build custom FSBs for a small fraction of what you'd pay for a Gendron or an Ankeney front bar.

If you buy an STi for Prosolo I am moving to another class for Pros. I was already thinking of that so no biggie. I want to run my car at Nationals but find something a bit better for Pros even if it is another class.

As Karl said I have a guy who makes custom sway bars in any size you want for just over $200. If he doesn't have a jig made up already you send him your stock bar and he will make one. We had a fitment issue on the first bar he made me and he is making me a new bar and shipping it to me no charge. I think he made the bar that ended up on Donnie's car at the end.

As for the Genesis yes the guy who ran his at Nationals is trading his for an R-Spec over the winter. I just can't see spending that much money on tires to go GS speed. I guess it doesn't cost much if you are always winning. :lol:

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:15 pm

Keith Vail wrote:

If you buy an STi for Prosolo I am moving to another class for Pros. I was already thinking of that so no biggie. I want to run my car at Nationals but find something a bit better for Pros even if it is another class.

Yeah, I have gotten a little sick of bringing a knife to a gun fight. The C6 could be fine for ProSolos if the Elise and GT3 weren't in the class, but they both can run sub 2 second 60 ft times all day long and both are stout Tour cars to boot. Aside from a course that has a really short launch or will get above about 58mph in any particular section, the STi will fare well.

Keith Vail wrote:

As Karl said I have a guy who makes custom sway bars in any size you want for just over $200. If he doesn't have a jig made up already you send him your stock bar and he will make one. We had a fitment issue on the first bar he made me and he is making me a new bar and shipping it to me no charge. I think he made the bar that ended up on Donnie's car at the end.

That's good to know. I have to talk to Donnie, but I know they were breaking endlinks fairly regularly, but I would just plan on have plenty of spares. I also think I will buy two sets of wheels and switch tires between drivers to keep the heat a non issue.

Shocks wise, I plan to put some AST's on it. I have no idea why Koni doesn't offer anything off the shelf for the STi's, maybe because they are inverted? Beats me, but for $2600 I can have true double adjustables. - AB

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