2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec Full Test
02-22-2012, 10:32 AM
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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec Full Test
After ripping off more than a few heel-and-toe downshifts on Glendora Mountain Road (GMR), we arrive at our test track, where the 2013 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 R-Spec hits 60 mph in 5.3 seconds (or 5.0 seconds with 1 foot of rollout like on a drag strip) and completes the quarter-mile in 13.6 seconds at 104.1 mph.
Compare that to the last 3.8 R-Spec Coupe we tested, which ran a 5.9-second 0-60 (5.6 seconds with rollout) and a 14.3-second quarter-mile at 98.0 mph and cost $2 grand less.
Our 3.8 Genesis Coupe is also quicker than the V6 Mustang, which does zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds on its way to a 13.9-second quarter-mile at 101.2 mph, as well as the G37 coupe (5.7 seconds zero to 60, 13.9-second quarter-mile at 101.4 mph) and the IPL G coupe (5.8 seconds zero to 60, 14.0-second quarter-mile at 102.1 mph). And it's right in line with our long-term 370Z (5.3 seconds zero to 60, 13.6-second quarter-mile at 103.2 mph) and the Genesis 5.0 R-Spec sedan (5.3 seconds to 60, 13.5 at 105.2 mph).
Compare that to the last 3.8 R-Spec Coupe we tested, which ran a 5.9-second 0-60 (5.6 seconds with rollout) and a 14.3-second quarter-mile at 98.0 mph and cost $2 grand less.
Our 3.8 Genesis Coupe is also quicker than the V6 Mustang, which does zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds on its way to a 13.9-second quarter-mile at 101.2 mph, as well as the G37 coupe (5.7 seconds zero to 60, 13.9-second quarter-mile at 101.4 mph) and the IPL G coupe (5.8 seconds zero to 60, 14.0-second quarter-mile at 102.1 mph). And it's right in line with our long-term 370Z (5.3 seconds zero to 60, 13.6-second quarter-mile at 103.2 mph) and the Genesis 5.0 R-Spec sedan (5.3 seconds to 60, 13.5 at 105.2 mph).
A $2,000 price increase is no small thing in this price range, but the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec is certainly the best Genesis Coupe to date. It's quick, it sounds wonderful, it handles well, it's comfortable enough to drive every day, and in time we'll get used to the fake hood vents (maybe).
However, there's no denying that we could get into a V6-equipped Mustang or Camaro for less money. Their engines aren't nearly as potent or sweet-sounding, but if you just want a rear-drive coupe with respectable acceleration, they'll fill the bill.
On the flip side, a couple grand more would get us into a much quicker Mustang GT or a more focused 370Z.
You have to want the Genesis Coupe on its own merits this time around — not for its rock-bottom price tag. And while we could easily see ourselves going out one day and buying a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec, the next day we might wish we'd spent the extra dough on a 5.0 Mustang.
However, there's no denying that we could get into a V6-equipped Mustang or Camaro for less money. Their engines aren't nearly as potent or sweet-sounding, but if you just want a rear-drive coupe with respectable acceleration, they'll fill the bill.
On the flip side, a couple grand more would get us into a much quicker Mustang GT or a more focused 370Z.
You have to want the Genesis Coupe on its own merits this time around — not for its rock-bottom price tag. And while we could easily see ourselves going out one day and buying a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec, the next day we might wish we'd spent the extra dough on a 5.0 Mustang.
http://www.insideline.com/hyundai/ge...full-test.html
02-25-2012, 12:04 AM
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On the flip side, a couple grand more would get us into a much quicker Mustang GT or a more focused 370Z.
Doesn't a Mustang 5.0 start at $29,710?
02-25-2012, 08:48 AM
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Is anyone else occasionally surprised to note that these used to be supercar specifications and now they're daily driver specifications?
02-25-2012, 10:13 AM
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I know. We are living in a heyday of performance cars. It is being threatened by the ever increasing CAFE standards, but when the Veloster turbo is pretty awesome, and also gets 38mpg, it might be a while before they choke the fun out of all the cars.
02-25-2012, 10:27 AM
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Is anyone else occasionally surprised to note that these used to be supercar specifications and now they're daily driver specifications?
by output it's stunning, but by weight/layout it's not. 90's supercars were mid-engined, fiberglass panels, carbon fiber chassis. they weighed around the same as an RD1, some less. also the materials for supercars are some of the strongest and lightest, inspired by Formula 1 cars, which combine a high output with featherweight performance. they're still on top for me.
02-25-2012, 03:21 PM
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I'm pretty surprised that even as cars are getting bulkier in weight, they're still able to get great 0-60 times and get even better mileage.
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