used Hyundai Tiburon Spares For Sale

1st Generation

Hyundai Tiburon in this body for the first time off the assembly line in late 1996 and was available for sale in several countries with engines of 1.6 and 1.8 liters. In the United States, Tiburon was first offered to buyers in 1997. The car was equipped with an engine from another model of Hyundai – Elantra. (1.8l. Version gave out 130 hp (97 kW)).

The following models that received the FX prefix were completed with two-liter four-cylinder engines, whose power was already 140 hp (104 kW). The acceleration dynamics of this motor due to the low weight of the car (about 1150 kg in total) was quite decent – 8.3 s to 100 km / h.

Since 1998, the old 1.8 l have been stopped on the Tiburons engines, giving both versions of the models an updated 2-liter engine. Versions of Tiburon are made in the period from 1996 to 2002 also known as “RC” Tiburon. There were various options, with or without ABS, 2 airbags, leather, and a sunroof.

The magazine Auto, Motor und Sport in 1996, on its pages, said that the Tiburon suspension and the body design were developed and assembled together with specialists from Porsche. The magazine described the result of works as “the best combination of comfort, grip and a feeling of sportiness among cars of this class.

2nd Generation

The previous generation Hyundai Coupe was taken off the assembly line after the end of 2002. In 2003, Hyundai updated the appearance of the Coupe. The overall dimensions of the body became larger, a v-shaped “six” (V6) was added to the engine line.

The wheelbase and overall length increased slightly compared with the previous version, increasing its own weight by 91 kg. In the base car came with front airbags. Engine range: 2-liter with four cylinders, 138 liters. with, as well as the 2.7-liter V6, which was equipped with the “Sonata” and “Santa Fe” – 178 liters. with.

A five -speed manual transmission was standard, while a four- speed automatic was optional. Also, in addition to the luxury version of the GT V6 put a six-speed mechanics. The base models and GT V6 models with automatic gearbox were equipped with 16-inch tires, while the 6-step “mechanics” for the GT were always equipped with 17-inch wheels. In the US, for the GT V6 version, the leather interior was standard, as was the rear spoiler. Versions of the GT V6 with a 6-speed manual transmission externally could be distinguished by a high spoiler on the trunk, as well as an extended shift knob. The sunroof and aluminum pedals were always optional.

The well-known program about Top Gear cars in its comparative test Hyundai Coupe and Lexus CS 430 gave preference to the Korean car, which gained from leading such characteristics as “beautiful car”, “excellent chassis holding road” and “car that gives not drive for its price tag, but just gives a great drive! ”.

For the GT V6, which was positioned as a luxury version of the Coupe / Tiburon / Tuscani in the United States, a special version was also released. It could be distinguished by the “Special Edition” nameplate under the “Tiburon” badge, the new upholstery, the Kenwood stereo system, the red front calipers and the multimeter on the torpedo.

This version was completed only 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Colors: Jet Black, Rally Red, Sunburst Yellow. The new design was highly appreciated by automotive journalists, and some of them compared it with Ferrari 456.

n 2005, the company introduced another facelift model. Cosmetic changes affected the front and rear bumpers, as well as optics. The front bumper received curved cuts under the bonnet and in the lower part with plastic mesh inserts, which gave a more aggressive and stylish look to the front of the car. Rear bumper received decorative melting under the frame number. Taillights have become two-tone. The main red part with single-tube layout was supplemented with a white petal – a turn signal. The front optics lost its glossy molding and, together with the dark gray glass, was stylized as “smoke”. Removed yellow turn signals.

Among the owners of the previous body model, the “toning” of headlights, giving them a restyled look, became almost a mass phenomenon. Combined seats with leather inserts were standard. To this list was added a forked exhaust and a six-speed gearbox for a model with a V6. The two-liter BetaII engine replaced the previous version of Beta and was equipped with CVVT technology, producing now 143 hp, instead of 134 hp.

In 2006, designers also released a new color for the new body, which complemented the line of existing ones. The color was called “Regatta blue metallic” and was intermediate between “Tidal Wave blue” and “Midnight blue”.

3rd Generation

In April 2008, sales of Hyundai Tiburon TSIII Limited Edition started in the UK. Exclusive Tiburon received a sports suspension, 17-inch wheels, a new exhaust system, reinforced brakes, air conditioning and cruise control. Engine 2.0-liter gasoline, 143 hp, allowing you to accelerate the car to the first hundred in 9.3 seconds. The maximum speed is 207 km / h. Buyers were offered four body color options: Stone Black, Rose Red, Crystal White and Carbon Gray.

Over the latest facelift for the model designers have worked thoroughly. Changes affected the optics, bumpers, as well as the interior. The front grille has acquired a horizontal design slots and side stamping. Headlights became drop-shaped, located on a much larger area compared to the previous model Coupe. Rear optics has been seriously reworked and turned out modern and interesting. The rear bumper curled up and got oval slots for the exhaust system. Installed new side turn signals in the form of a circle. Inside, updated appliances and design of the front panel. All these changes have made the car relevant.

In the spring of 2009, sales of the Hyundai Coupe, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, shown at the New York Auto Show, begin in the North American market.