Hyundai Scoupe
| Hyundai Scoupe | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Production | 1988–1995 |
| Assembly | Ulsan, Korea |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact coupe |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related | Hyundai Excel |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
1.5L 92 hp (69 kW) I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 93.8 in (2,383 mm) |
| Length | 165.9 in (4,214 mm) |
| Width | 1988-92: 64.0 in (1,626 mm) 1992-95: 63.9 in (1,623 mm) |
| Height | 50.0 in (1,270 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Hyundai Tiburon |
1.5L 92 hp (69 kW) I4
The Hyundai Scoupe was a 2-door coupé based on the Hyundai Excel. The name, a portmanteau of "sporty" and "coupe," was pronounced "scoop". In the UK and other countries it is known as an "S Coupé". It was sold in the United States from December 1988 through 1995. An 81 horsepower, 1.5l Mitsubishi sourced I4 engine provided power to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
Several changes came for 1993, when Scoupes got a facelift, including the current Hyundai "H" logo, new flush headlamps plus body-colored side moldings and redesigned front sheetmetal, taillights, and rear bumper. The Base and LS models came with a new and improved, In-house manufactured, 1.5l 12-valve, direct-port fuel-injected engine, called "Alpha". The 1,495 cc Alpha, with a 75.5 mm (2.97 in) bore and an 83.5 mm (3.29 in) stroke, produced 92 hp (69 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 97 lb·ft (132 N·m) of torque at 4,000 rpm in naturally aspirated form, with a 10:1 compression ratio, and 115 hp (86 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 123 lb·ft (167 N·m) of torque at 4,500 rpm when turbocharged, with a 7.5:1 compression ratio. Turbos came only with 5-speed manual shift, while Base and LS models could have an optional 4-speed automatic.
The Australian spec S-Coupe GT Turbo has been road tested by several Australian magazines, returning times of 9.2-9.3 secs for 0–100 km/h and 16.8 secs for the 0–400 m dash.
Hyundai says the Scoupe was the first production application for Garrett Automotive Products' T15 turbocharger, which was new for the early 90's. The turbo unit includes water-cooled bearings and housings and an integral wastegate.
The naturally aspirated Alpha boasts a 14% increase in power over its 1.5L Mitsubishi-designed predecessor, and the turbo produces 42% more power.
A Lotus-tuned suspension was installed in both Base and LS models, while a slightly firmer strut valving was used in the GT. This, combined with the 2,176 lb (987 kg) curb weight made the car an interesting driving sport compact considering the low MSRP.
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