Hyundai Coupe - a successful concept car - wasdeveloped in the early 90's in the format of the sports coupe HCD-II. In 1994, the company introduced a basic modification of HCD-III, which collected a lot of positive feedback from both the public and the press. This unconditional recognition of the new car allowed the company Hyundai Motor to open the serial production of the Coupe. Over the next two years, a complete package of documentation was created, all the technological processes were completed and a pilot copy was collected.
Continuity
It should be noted that the Hyundai Coupe waswas created not from scratch, the car became a partial prototype of two already tested models from the South Korean family - Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Lantra. However, the degree of identity was minimal, the parameters coincided only in several positions, and basically the Hyundai Coupe was a fairly exclusive project. The suspension of the car was developed by Porshe engineers, they also tested the steering gear. As a result, at the Geneva Motor Show in 1996, a magnificent sports car was introduced, with significant potential for further development.
"Tiburon"
American dealers did not hesitate to includeHyundai Coupe in the list of active sales under the name "Tiburon". In the next four years, the car was successfully sold in the American and Western European markets, and in 2000 the Coupe went through a deep restyling and its exterior took a more modern outline. Before I received a new lighting equipment, and the hood acquired a characteristic profile. The salon has become more spacious, the upholstery has risen in price a little, although the high cost of velor itself justified itself, as the interior of the car began to look much more noble. Seats of black color gave the salon a mystery, and their automatic adjustment in conjunction with heating caused a sense of delight among buyers.
Designers have tried to give the cabin maximumcomfort, for this all the protruding parts, steering wheel, gear lever and handbrake handle were communal quality material with subsequent stitching with large stitches. Composite decoration of the torpedo and instrument hood was matte aluminum. The updated Hyundai Coupe had only one significant drawback, the lateral visibility and visibility "over the shoulder" was limited to the wide rear pillars of the body. But the front review was perfect due to the new hood sloping form.
Salon
The instrument panel of the Hyundai Coupe was decided ina combination of two colors, subdued red and intense gray, which look very stylish against the background of brushed aluminum. There are a few devices, this is a speedometer, a tachometer, fuel sensors, oil pressure, coolant temperature, small air conditioning controllers, parking brake and reversing signal modules. All devices are located rationally, with 100% visual accessibility.
Two circular deflector deflectorslocated in the center of the torpedo, two rectangular - along the edges. Below the central console there are switches of the heating system, combined with regulators. There are also provided jacks for audio player, disc and cassette, the speakers of the quadro system are integrated into the front doors. A pair of rear speakers is located on the panel under the rear window and can be rearranged. The shift lever is centered and pushed forward, which provides a convenient mode of operation (with minimal effort).
All Hyundai Coupe modifications are equippedelectric windows and the adjustment of exterior mirrors. Doors are blocked by a central remote lock. At the rear of the car is a spacious trunk, under the floor of which is a niche for a spare wheel. Soft case for the necessary tools, keys, rags, spare bulbs, the pump is located on the left side of the luggage compartment and is fastened with an elastic collar, thus eliminating any noise when driving.
Engine
Power plant Hyundai Coupe - these are two versions of the gasoline engine, one - a four-cylinder in-line volume of 1.6 liters, capacity of 105 liters. s., the other - a volume of 2.0 liters, a capacity of 140 liters. from.
The transmission is also offered in two versions: a mechanical five-stage or four-speed automatic.
In 2001, purchasingreviews. Hyundai Coupe on the basis of the opinions of buyers underwent a comprehensive facelift, resulting in the car was installed engine 2.7 liters, six-cylinder, with a V-shaped arrangement of cylinders, capacity of 160 liters. from. All previous engines were removed from production. However, in 2003 the car received a new petrol engine, an economical 2-liter, capacity of 142 liters. with., with variable gas distribution. The fuel consumption was only 8 liters per 100 km in the city. And the maximum speed along the route increased to 208 km / h.
European market
Now the appearance of the Hyundai Coupe, photo which are presented on the page, has becomediffer some degree of aggression, the car has noticeably added to the dynamics, in the cabin were installed new sports seats Pecaro, and the wheels received tires Michelin Pilot. Thus, the Hyundai Coupe was tuned, and now the manufacturer could offer an updated model to the European market, which was done. Hyundai Coupe put on the west in the number of 150 units under the conditional name Style. Cars of color black metalik equipped with 17-inch wheels and a rear spoiler with a set of stop lamps. A retractable antenna with electric drive completed the picture. All 150 cars were sold in record time.
The car today
In early 2005, the Hyundai Coupe, specifications which by that time and without that did not leavewish for the best, once again updated the front end. There was a new bumper with a wide air intake and slots along the edges. In the plane of the bumper fog lamps have been integrated. The headlights also changed, the optics now consisted of divided elements. Also on the machine was installed the EPS stability control system, which helped in the management. To help novice drivers, the intelligent safety system CAN (Controller Area Network), responsible for the activation of airbags, was installed. The engines and transmission left the same.
