Hyundai Tiburon
| Hyundai Tiburon | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Also called | Hyundai Coupe (Europe, Middle East and Indonesia) Tuscani (South Korea and Singapore) |
| Production | 1996–2008 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Sports car Sport compact |
| Body style | 2-door 2+2 coupe |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hyundai Scoupe |
| Successor | Hyundai Veloster |
| First generation (RD/RD2) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Hyundai Coupe Hyundai Tiburon Hyundai Tiburon Turbulence (KDM Facelift) |
| Production | 1996–2000 |
| Assembly | Asan, South Korea |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Hyundai Elantra |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L (111 hp), 1.8 L (130 hp), or 2.0 L I4 Beta I DOHC (140 hp) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in (2,474 mm) |
| Length | 1996–1999: 170.8 in (4,338 mm) 1999–2001: 171.0 in (4,343 mm) |
| Width | 1996–1999: 68.1 in (1,730 mm) 1999–2001: 70.5 in (1,791 mm) |
| Height | 51.7 in (1,313 mm) |
| Second generation (GK) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Hyundai Tuscani Hyundai Coupe SIII |
| Production | 2001–2008 |
| Model years | 2002–2009 (Europe and Middle East) 2003–2008 (US) |
| Assembly |
Ulsan, South Korea İzmit, Turkey (Hyundai Assan) Thonburi, Thailand (TAAP) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related |
Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Matrix Hyundai Tucson Kia Spectra Kia Sportage |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L I4 (105 hp) 2.0 L I4 Beta II CVVT (138 hp) 2.7 L V6 Delta (167 bhp) (172 hp) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual (Tuscani GL/GT/GTS/ Coupe GK GS/GT) 6-speed manual (Tuscani GTR/GTSII/ELISA, Coupe GK GT V6/SE, FX) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in (2,530 mm) |
| Length | 173.0 in (4,394 mm) |
| Width | 69.3 in (1,760 mm) |
| Height | 52.3 in (1,328 mm) (2003–2005) 52.4 in (1,331 mm) (2006–2008) |
| Curb weight | 2,718 lb (1,233 kg) (1.6L) 2,822–2,898 lb (1,280–1,315 kg) (2.0L) 3,020–3,042 lb (1,370–1,380 kg) (2.7L) |
The Hyundai Tiburon (Korean: 현대 티뷰론), known as the Hyundai Coupe (현대 쿠페) or Hyundai Tuscani (투스카니) in some markets, was a compact sports coupe that was produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai from 1996 to 2008.
The name "Tiburon", a slight variation of "tiburón", the Spanish word for "shark", is the name given to the North American, Australian, New Zealand, South African, and Austrian production of the vehicle. It was known as the Hyundai Coupe in some European and Indonesian markets. It had been branded as the Tuscani (투스카니) and Turbulence (터뷸런스) in the home South Korean market.
The model had been released in two generations (RD and GK) over its lifespan and in that time these generations have been subject to periodic facelifts. These facelifts have attempted to keep the car up to date with various safety improvements and a mixture of changes to exterior and interior styling. The RD Tiburon was in production for 5 years from 1996 to 2001. The GK Tiburon was introduced in 2002 (as a 2003 model) and ended production in 2008. The Hyundai Veloster later replaced the Tuscani.
In second generation models of the Hyundai Tiburon, a top level trim package was released in some markets, named Tuscani (which has caused some confusion in the global community as this was also what the Hyundai Tiburon was named in South Korea). It was a complete, all upgrades package with every option included. It was the elite version of the car originally only offered in yellow. Lesser versions had colour options and were given the GT designation. Later years introduced optional coloring. In the UK market, the V6 was only available in full upgrade specification and did not hold the name Tuscani.
Tiburon first began production in late 1996. It was available in a few foreign markets with engine choices of either 1.6L or 1.8L. In the United States, the Tiburon was first offered in 1997 with base models using the Elantra's 1.8L 130 hp (97 kW) engine while the upscale FX received a 2.0L four-cylinder engine. The 2.0L was rated at 140 hp (104 kW) at the crankshaft (the car's manual specifies 102 kW (137 hp) at the flywheel). Base weight was around 2,550 lb (1,150 kg), giving the RD Tiburon a higher power-to-weight ratio than the newer GK 2.0L. The 2.0L produces a 0–60 mph time of ~8.3, with a 1/4 mile time of ~16 seconds. In 1998 the Tiburon lost its weaker 1.8L engine, giving both models the 2.0L. All versions of the Tiburon manufactured from 1996 to 2002 are known as "RD" Tiburons.
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