Breaking: Hyundai Equus Stretch Edition Unveiled in Korea With New 5.0-liter V8
New limousine model could join sedan when it launches in the U.S. in 2010.
Hyundai has just unveiled a “Stretch Edition” of its flagship Equus luxury sedan in Korea, measuring a massive 215-inches in length – a foot longer than the standard sedan model. For the record, that’s just over half a foot longer than the extended-wheelbase BMW 750Li. It’s also just 15-inches smaller than the simply massive Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Hyundai has already announced that the standard Equus sedan will launch in the U.S. in 2010 as a 2011 model and while the company has officially “no comment” on plans to bring the car over… we believe the fact that they sent us this press release speaks volumes.
In Korea the car is priced from 135 million won to 146 million won, which equates to $113,000 to $122,180.
While the standard 3.8-liter V6 is standard, Hyundai will offer a more powerful 5.0-liter version of the impressive 4.6-liter Tau V8. With 375hp in is 4.6-liter version, the big 5.0-liter motor makes 400hp and 343 ft-lbs of torque.
Features found inside the limousine include a power footrest with a massaging chair. Hyundai has already built three bulletproof versions of the vehicles for the Korean president.
GALLERY: Hyundai Equus Stretch Edition
Official release and our review of the Korean-Spec Equus sedan after the jump:
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