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Hyundai Tiburon

Hyundai Tiburon
2005–2007 Hyundai Tiburon (GK) V6 coupe.jpg
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)
1998 Hyundai Coupe (RD) FX coupe (2015-08-07) 01.jpg
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)
03-05 Hyundai Tiburon.jpg
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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