SEMA 2009: The mid-engine RM460 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has landed
11-03-2009, 05:58 PM
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SEMA 2009: The mid-engine RM460 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has landed
Rhy Millen Racing RM460 Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery
It's arrived. Finally. The wickedly awesome Rhys Millen Racing mid-engine V8 version the Hyundai Genesis Coupe is here, and it took every fiber of our being not to hop in and drive it off the SEMA show floor.
The RM460 is why we're in Sin City -- it's the embodiment of the originality and DIY-ethic of the aftermarket extravaganza in Vegas. Its Genesis sedan-sourced, 4.6-liter, Tau V8 occupies the spot normally reserved for a backseat in lesser Coupes, and is boosted via a handful of go-fast parts to produce an even 500 HP. The stock transmission was tossed in favor of a Mendeola five-speed sequential gearbox, KW coilovers were used in place of the stock dampers, and HRE 560 Series 20-inch wheels wrapped in Toyo T1R tires nicely frame the new StopTech braking system. Given Millen's reputation for performance we don't doubt this is one seriously fast vehicle.
It's also a looker. As a matter of fact, we're starting to think it might be in the hunt for best-looking car at the show. The body kit is tasteful and looks OEM. The gorgeous custom RM ONYX HD paint job by BASF is a perfect contrast to the carbon fiber used on the roof, air intake blades, diffuser and other trim. While the press release mentions the Ferrari 599XX as inspiration, we're seeing a bit more Nismo 370Z in the overall design. Not that there's anything wrong with that. The interior wasn't overlooked either, with new Sparco sports seats, alcantara and carbon fiber trim panels coddling passengers as they listen to the new Infinity sound system. We can't wait to see how it runs -- and we intend to find out. There's a more detailed rundown after the jump and a great gallery of pics below.
Gallery: SEMA 2009: Rhys Millen Racing RM460 Genesis Coupe
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11-05-2009, 05:38 AM
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although i see the two pillars in the bumper could be tilted top to bottom to be more aggressive, i think this is absolutely perfect. the fact that it's not some dumb ricer kid bodykit, but instead gets rid of all those ugly lines and curves it aerodynamically. beautiful. just beautiful. it looks even better from the side. low tilted front with a beautiful lip wing just how they should have done.
this is how it should have been done to begin with!!!!!!!!
that picture alone... i mean that is class. that is taste. that is beauty.
the interior material is really high end! i'd say direct target at porsche. hooray for rhys for making sense out of the genesis coupe!
11-05-2009, 06:41 AM
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I wonder what the engine bay looks like. Did they finish it off and carpet it up, like alot of rear/mid engine vehicles, or just leave it as is, without the stock engine?