Tuner dissects Hyundai Genesis Coupe's new 2.0T motor

[Bru]

Autoblog: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/09/beyond-redline-dissects-hyundai-genesis-coupes-new-2-0t-motor/


Original article: http://www.genesisdriven.com/2009/03/05/beyond-redline-disassembles-20t-motor-with-pictures/

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is already winning praise from the motoring press, and enthusiasts are itching to get their hands on the RWD Korean 2+2. While some are seeking out the uplevel 300-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 model, many tuners are itching to get their hands on the entry 2.0T powerplant. At 211-hp, the base model isn't going to win many street races, but countless mods promise to produce tremendous amounts of power with less weight.

Tuner Beyond Redline took apart the 2.0T to see exactly what Hyundai gave tuners to work with. For starters, the block is evidently sourced from the Mitsubishi Ralliart, which is different from the more structurally sound EVO X block. Beyond Redline expects the engine's sturdy components and 86mm stroke and bore to make 400 wheel-horsepower and rev to 8,000 RPM with the proper mods and a stock block. While the 2.0T gives modders plenty of room for overclocking, the engine's open deck block means that too much boost could warp the cylinders. Block guards can be used to reinforce the cylinder walls, but that means additional work and cash to really kick the 2.0T into high gear. Hat tip to Andrew.

Update 2009-03-09: It seems we got some details wrong. Pointed out by JGP at the AutoBlog comments, and according to this article on Wikipedia, Hyundai was the company that did the initial design on the engine, who then provided the engine to Mitsubishi, who then modified the engine to their specs. Euclid at NASIOC also mentioned that the 4B11 is a Mitsubishi designation, and that the only thing these blocks share are a common base design. As stated before, Hyundai did the initial engine design, which they then shared with Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi then modified their design to work in their cars, it it should be that the new Evo X 4B11T and the Ralliart 4B11 are based on the Hyundai\Chrysler\Mitsubishi World Engine design. It is NOT a 4B11, it is simply related to the 4B11. Sorry, and thanks to those who tipped us!

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[The Broken Regal]

damn, in a couple years i'd seriously consider a used stock i4 turbo r spec or whatever the track package is.... nice!

 

[Mr Baytchos]

400 horse would be fun

 

[Primalzer]

Meh, would rather have a Solstice GXP coupe

 

[Poopshinanigans]

I like the Gen Coupe, but the steering wheel doesn't tilt, so i don't fit in it very well. It will have to be put into the category of "want but can't have".