Hyundai Veloster Turbo Joins 2015 SEMA Show Lineup
A custom Hyundai Veloster Turbo will join the Korean automaker’s showcase at the 2015 SEMA Show next month.
Blood Type Racing Inc., a tuner based out of Chicago, will make a return to Hyundai’s booth this year in Las Vegas showing off a Veloster Turbo that has switched over to the dark side.
Starting with a Carbon Black paint job, the Veloster Turbo has been accented with a red racing stripe running from the front splitter up onto the hood. It has also received a carbon fiber wide body to give it a more aggressive stance while front-mounted aero canards, front splitter and a rear deck spoiler enhance aerodynamics. The Veloster Turbo will roll on custom SSR three-piece wheels finished with red accents, while red project “demon eye” headlights give it an evil appearance up front.
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Starting with Hyundai’s 1.6-liter Gamma four-cylinder engine, the bottom end has received new cylinder sleeves, custom rods and pistons, all of which are there to protect the engine from a high-boost turbocharger from Garrett. Along with a retuned ECU, the Veloster Turbo now pumps out over 500 horsepower while the inside has been gutted for a full, race-spec treatment that includes a four-point roll cage, Sabelt bucket seats, harnesses and steering wheel.
“The focus of this build was to boost the performance capabilities of the Veloster R-Spec while creating one of the angriest-looking Hyundai vehicles to chew up the pavement,” said Sam Lee, Director of Marketing, Blood Type Racing, Inc. “The engine tune on this vehicle is pushing the small-displacement motor to the edge. With a specific output of 312 horsepower/liter, we’re pushing this small displacement motor close to Formula 1 levels of performance. We’ve developed a number of internal components to help manage the power demands of this new engine, and paired with our hunkered-down suspension and aggressive exterior visuals, this Veloster is guaranteed to turn heads on the SEMA show floor.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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