My 240SX/Silvia Project

[jknelms]

It really throws you off to hear our engines in cars like this. I say as long as its a RWD car, by all means whore the LS block around lol.

Now... with a V8 swapped RWD import... do u guys consider them on our side or not???? Hm...... lol

brings up an interesting point. Hyundai was testing a RWD V8 Tiburon, and i was ready to accept it in the club.

[LS1TransHed]

The 3000GT frustrates me.. because it looks like it "should" be a V8, RWD car lol. So does the Supra.. but its really hard to deny how good that turbo'd engine is for potential.

[310stanger]

brings up an interesting point. Hyundai was testing a RWD V8 Tiburon, and i was ready to accept it in the club.

Hyundai is coming out with a genesis coupe which will be rwd and have a 3.8 v6 that makes 300+ horses, and and a 2.0 turbo 4 that makes 225. They just came out with their first v8 this year the 4.6 liter tau engine, which makes 375 horses for use in the genesis luxury sedan. I wonder when they did a rwd v8 tiburon? I doubt that 4.6 would fit in a tiburon but I could be wrong. any links on this?

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Hyundai is coming out with a genesis coupe which will be rwd and have a 3.8 v6 that makes 300+ horses, and and a 2.0 turbo 4 that makes 225. They just came out with their first v8 this year the 4.6 liter tau engine, which makes 375 horses for use in the genesis luxury sedan. I wonder when they did a rwd v8 tiburon? I doubt that 4.6 would fit in a tiburon but I could be wrong. any links on this?

BAM!

http://jalopnik.com/cars/yes-hyundai...ere-259315.php

[jknelms]

Hyundai is coming out with a genesis coupe which will be rwd and have a 3.8 v6 that makes 300+ horses, and and a 2.0 turbo 4 that makes 225. They just came out with their first v8 this year the 4.6 liter tau engine, which makes 375 horses for use in the genesis luxury sedan. I wonder when they did a rwd v8 tiburon? I doubt that 4.6 would fit in a tiburon but I could be wrong. any links on this?

I was impressed with the Genesis, just thought it was priced too high for a Hyundai. I believe it was Car and Driver that was reporting it. they had photos of a possible RWD configuration. not sure if i can find the article, but i'll see.

[jknelms]

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car...th_a_v_8_spied

"Just look at these spy photos: huge wheels, fat tires, fastback lines, dual exhausts, and most telling, distinct rear-drive proportions. Add in serious power from a high-output V-6 and quite possibly the 4.6-liter V-8 from the upcoming Genesis luxury sedan with which the new coupe will reportedly share its architecture (and which is parked right next to it in some of these shots), and even a Hemi 'Cuda owner will admit that we're talking about a muscle car here. "

it's been a while since i read the article (August, 07). so yeah, a lot of things could have changed...

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Its not the actual Tiburon that would be a V8, RWD car tho. Its its replacement based on the Genesis's platform. It will appeal to a completely different market, so they have to change the name up.. especially on a new platform with a completely different power plant.

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Who would have thought that of all the Asian car makers.. that Hyundai would be the first to possibly come out with a Muscle Car thats not American? lol

[jknelms]

Its not the actual Tiburon that would be a V8, RWD car tho. Its its replacement based on the Genesis's platform. It will appeal to a completely different market, so they have to change the name up.. especially on a new platform with a completely different power plant.

either way, a RWD V8 car from Hyundai would suggest that the muscle car days are not over with, and it will improve the image of Hyundai instead of a cheap, foriegn, rice burner.....now if they make some full size trucks.

[jknelms]

Who would have thought that of all the Asian car makers.. that Hyundai would be the first to possibly come out with a Muscle Car thats not American? lol

i was hoping Nissan would drop a V8 in the 350 chasis /Infiniti/Altima coupe.

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i was hoping Nissan would drop a V8 in the 350 chasis /Infiniti/Altima coupe.

Well the basis of the Z car is that its name represents what size engine is in the car. The 2.6L in the 260, 2.8L in the 280, 3.0L in the 300, 3.5L in the 350... and now the 3.7L in the next 370Z. So actually... by that logical, the next Z car after the 370Z could very well be a V8 and be properly named in the 400 range.

[jknelms]

Well the basis of the Z car is that its name represents what size engine is in the car. The 2.6L in the 260, 2.8L in the 280, 3.0L in the 300, 3.5L in the 350... and now the 3.7L in the next 370Z. So actually... by that logical, the next Z car after the 370Z could very well be a V8 and be properly named in the 400 range.

didn't know that. guess you learn something every day. haha.

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Just know that a 560Z would actually have some torque... thus balls lol

[JwMonE99]

The 3000GT frustrates me.. because it looks like it "should" be a V8, RWD car lol. So does the Supra.. but its really hard to deny how good that turbo'd engine is for potential.

The supra is RWD

[JwMonE99]

Speaking of supras, they are rumored to return but like as a super car with like a V10 or something.

[jknelms]

Speaking of supras, they are rumored to return but like as a super car with like a V10 or something.

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The supra is RWD

I know. I meant the V8 part for the Supra, not the RWD.

[310stanger]

Its not the actual Tiburon that would be a V8, RWD car tho. Its its replacement based on the Genesis's platform. It will appeal to a completely different market, so they have to change the name up.. especially on a new platform with a completely different power plant.

You are referring to the genesis coupe. No v8 for sale in it. 3.8 with 300+

[310stanger]

Ps. The Genesis luxury sedan is a great car, I've driven it

[JwMonE99]

I know. I meant the V8 part for the Supra, not the RWD.

oh lol my bad.
Well i dont know about V8 but rumor has it they will back with a V10 "super car"