Chicago 2011: Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec Impresses With 429 Luxurious Korean Horses
For 2012 Hyundai has announced several updates to the Genesis luxury sedan, including the addition of an 8-speed automatic transmission and direct-injection for the V6 model, taking horsepower up 43 ticks to 333-hp.
But the big news is the addition of a new 5.0 R-Spec model with the same 8-speed transmission, but with that extra displacement and the addition of direct-injection helping to pump out 429-hp at 6400 rpm and 376 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm. An increase of 44-hp and 43 lb-ft of torque over the standard 4.6-liter unit, fuel economy is only down slightly to 16/25-mpg.
The 5.0 R-Spec models also get 19-inch wheels, dark chrome headlight inserts as well as specific tuning for the transmission, suspension and steering.
As for the rest of the lineup, along with some updated bodywork, 3.8-liter models get a larger rear sway bar to improve handling and all models get upgraded brakes.
Pricing for the R-Spec model has yet to be announced.
GALLERY: 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.
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