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And more questionable styling tweaks.



The 3.8-liter V6 in the Genesis coupe now makes 348 horsepower and 296 pound-feet of torque. The 2.0 turbo four model moves to 274 and 275 pound-feet. It also gets an eight-speed automatic transmission.

It still doesn't appear to be a threat to the American muscle cars in the power or looks departments.

DoggyB22

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Yea not really... I mean its competition for V6 American cars but its got nothing on V8's so I'm not worried. & us LS1 can still take it out!

thunderstruck507

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Has the same nasty *** grill design as those ******* goofy retard smile Mazdas.

metalmilitia606

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If that black strip wasn't on the front it would look pretty good. I also think an LS1 isn't going to have its way with one of these. If my math is right 348 is more than what any stock LS1 makes. The WS6 and SS make like what 325 or so? I know that's not to the ground, but still I bet that thing puts at least 325 or 330 down.

DoggyB22

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Ehh my 01 Z28 threw down 323/337 with a Borla cat back only..... The Genesis is like low 300s to the wheel. & its torque isn't so impressive? Guess someones going to have to set something up when they come out!

metalmilitia606

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You have to admit that is impressive for a six banger though. Technology is crazy now.

thunderstruck507

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False, ls1 engines in fbodies were underrated. They made the same ~345hp as the Corvette.

The SS and WS6 making more was another marketing gimmick.

metalmilitia606

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I didn't know that. So people just buy the WS6 for the big hood and the rims essentially jk jk jk

whytryz28

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At what RPM does it make those numbers?

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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id still buy a v6 mustang or camaro over one. i cant get over that styling.

Irunelevens

I'd love to drive one. From what I understand, it feels "tighter" than the Mustang and Camaro. The front end may take a little getting used to, but I've always loved the overall shape and proportions. They need to quit ******* around and put their 5.0 V8 in this car.

TransAmWS.6

Why compare the two in the first place though? Makes no sense, this car is brand-spanking new for one thing and judging by what the 3.8 V6 is rated at, I'm sure it's not even that far behind a stock LS1 car. Very strange comparison though, not at all what this car is meant to compete with.

I think it's a pretty good looking car as well, I'm liking the front end styling.

WhiteKnight '01

348HP is more than 345HP, FYI.

God damn my car feels ancient and underpowered now. A V6 with more horsepower and 4 more gears than my car. Once I get in the new car market again there will be a LOT of choices.

TransAmWS.6

Haha, that's really not even enough to make a difference.

SSickLS1SS

horsepower doesnt win races, torque does.

Irunelevens

And gearing. And weight.

WhiteKnight '01

I never said the Genesis was faster or would win a race, but it does have more horsepower, that's a fact.

metalmilitia606

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I think a lot of us need to get on with the times and accept the fact the LS1 isn't as fast as it used to be. I posted in a threadin another section about saying how i thought the wrx was a good car and got flamed like no other. This little Hyundai is probably a decent runner.

WhiteKnight '01

The Genesis is fairly heavy. I think it weighs as much as the new Camaro, bordering on the 4,000 mark.

All these new cars are putting down impressive HP numbers, a lot are easily in the 300 and up range, but none of them have been able to match the LS1 for torque yet. Only the new V8's can produce more torque. The LS1 will hold its edge for a few more years.

evolve

I actually want a 4cyl turbo dd. Id prefer US made but this is tempting.