Hyundai has been making its mark in the auto industry in the recent years. During last week’s SEMA show, the Korean maker surely made a good buzz as they showcased some tweaked Hyundai Velosters.
Each vehicle can be considered having a unique setup and the number of upgrades ticked a long list of check boxes. Here are the Hyundai cars that went on display:
Hyundai Veloster by ARK Performance
Hyundai teamed up with the tuning firm in order to show the potential of their 3-door coupe. ARK Performance transformed the ride into an aggressive rally car with twin-scroll turbocharger that brings the power of the engine up to 210 horsepower. The exterior get a flat gray and bright green paint scheme. The coupe also features a host of interior, mechanical and exterior upgrades like an open wheel concept that gets Nitto tires and aggressive fenders. The tuning firm will also produce parts for the car to display the tunability of the Hyunda Veloster.
Hyundai Veloster by PM Lifestyle
Another partner company is PM Lifestyle, a popular brand for creative and innovative car accessories. Hyundai also teamed up with UTI or Universal Technical Institute. This collaboration brought to life the blue Hyundai Veloster which features custom leather for the interior, Konig Deception rims, and hood made from carbon fiber. The car will be going around different auto shows and demo events after the SEMA. The expected performance of this ride is pegged at 153 horsepower.
Genesis Hurricane SC
Hyundai wanted to put a spotlight to their popular performance car so they collaborated with Torvec Inc, Harman International, Rhys Millen Racing, and Magnuson Products. The goals were achieved by coming up with the Genesis Hurricane SC, a special edition Genesis Coupe prototype. This car went thru two years of development by Hyundai to improve all aspects like power, braking, traction, design, and entertainment system. The technical center of Hyundai tapped Magnuson to supercharge the V-6 3.8L engine that gives out 450 horsepower.
RM500 Genesis Coupe by Rhys Millen Racing
RMR came up with the most powerful engine for the Hyundai Genesis at the 2011 SEMA. They installed the Tau V8 5.0L powerplant that produces 450 horsepower. The RMR version of the Genesis Coupe looks production ready with the black body treatment, stainless exhaust, titanium muffler, cooler for the rear differential, and oil cooler.