The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is not a “supercar.” Instead, it is trying to be “The world’s most affordable 300 HP sports car.” Here’s a description:

Details on the production Hyundai Genesis Coupe

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Beyond the exterior styling, we’re more interested in how this new coupe will compete in the performance arena. It’s been confirmed that two engines will be available: a 3.8-liter V6 producing 300 HP and “around” 260 lb.-ft. of torque (250 lb.-ft. is quoted in the press release, but we heard more) and a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four. While the Hyundai execs we talked to remained mum on the specific output of both mills, we’re assured that the turbo’d four will be producing over 200 HP and a similar amount of torque, likely in the 210-220 lb.-ft. neighborhood. When we asked about the overall weight and how it would be distributed, it was made clear that keeping the pounds down and trying to achieve a 50/50 weight balance was of particular importance.

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The real question remains at what price point the new Hyundai coupe will compete. Although the original leaked information said that the turbo’d four-pot will come in at $19,900, we have our doubts that Hyundai can keep it under the magical $20k ceiling. The V6-equipped model should land somewhere in the mid-$20,000s — we’d suspect somewhere between $24,000 to $26,000.

Here’s a video from the NY Auto show:

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Burns Out at NY Auto Show

See also:

- Lotus 2 Eleven

- The 2009 Corvette ZR1

- 2008 Saleen S302E Mustang

- Ariel Atom

- 2008 Dodge Viper

- Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

- The Audi R8

- The Nissan GT-R