Hyundai Veloster Turbo
04-11-2011, 01:46 PM
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Hyundai Veloster Turbo
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/08/r...08-horsepower/
208 hp, ~200 torque, 2,600 lbs...
The MazdaSpeed3 is 260 hp, but weighs 3300 lbs... so, 52 less hp, but 700 less lbs?
208 hp, ~200 torque, 2,600 lbs...
The MazdaSpeed3 is 260 hp, but weighs 3300 lbs... so, 52 less hp, but 700 less lbs?
04-11-2011, 01:59 PM
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http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/08/r...08-horsepower/
208 hp, ~200 torque, 2,600 lbs...
The MazdaSpeed3 is 260 hp, but weighs 3300 lbs... so, 52 less hp, but 700 less lbs?
208 hp, ~200 torque, 2,600 lbs...
The MazdaSpeed3 is 260 hp, but weighs 3300 lbs... so, 52 less hp, but 700 less lbs?
04-11-2011, 02:24 PM
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It's trying to outrun its looks. 
04-11-2011, 02:26 PM
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In all seriousness, the specs are intriguing. That's a lot of power in a package that small/light. Makes you wonder what you could do in a smaller car (aka Miata) with a similar powerplant.
It begs the question: are we to the point where we can have our cake (power) and eat it too (high fuel efficiency)?
It begs the question: are we to the point where we can have our cake (power) and eat it too (high fuel efficiency)?
04-11-2011, 03:07 PM
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CR-What?
04-11-2011, 03:28 PM
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In all seriousness, the specs are intriguing. That's a lot of power in a package that small/light. Makes you wonder what you could do in a smaller car (aka Miata) with a similar powerplant.
It begs the question: are we to the point where we can have our cake (power) and eat it too (high fuel efficiency)?
It begs the question: are we to the point where we can have our cake (power) and eat it too (high fuel efficiency)?
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04-11-2011, 06:49 PM
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Wow... weighs less than an S2K with just a little less hp.
And you know you'll be able to pay $500 for a chip that gives it an extra 50-70 hp.
I called it previously, but this thing (if the rumors are true) is going to rape the GTI and Mazdaspeed 3 in straight line, maybe even handling too, and most of all in pricing. I just don't understand why Hyundai showcases it in orange... I think it'd look good in white or black, maybe a Laguna Blueish. But orange? Orange makes almost any car short of a Lambo or Ford GT look hideous.
If Hyundai releases it a 'sport' oriented version to compliment the Genesis coupe, equips it with LSD + 6 speed manual/Dual clutch transmission, I think they'll have a winner.
Will Mazdaspeed and VW fanboys cry loudly when they're getting spanked by a Hyundai? Hopefully.
P.S. Ok Honda, where's the CR-Z Si Turbo that'll compete with this? C'mon...
And you know you'll be able to pay $500 for a chip that gives it an extra 50-70 hp.
I called it previously, but this thing (if the rumors are true) is going to rape the GTI and Mazdaspeed 3 in straight line, maybe even handling too, and most of all in pricing. I just don't understand why Hyundai showcases it in orange... I think it'd look good in white or black, maybe a Laguna Blueish. But orange? Orange makes almost any car short of a Lambo or Ford GT look hideous.
If Hyundai releases it a 'sport' oriented version to compliment the Genesis coupe, equips it with LSD + 6 speed manual/Dual clutch transmission, I think they'll have a winner.
Will Mazdaspeed and VW fanboys cry loudly when they're getting spanked by a Hyundai? Hopefully.
P.S. Ok Honda, where's the CR-Z Si Turbo that'll compete with this? C'mon...
04-11-2011, 07:51 PM
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Not even close. Torsion beam rear axle and a tiny motor do not equal something like a MazdaSpeed3. Also remember that it has a 1.6L motor so it's pretty tapped out at 208 hp (it's already at nearly 50% over normally aspirated power levels). It's not going to have near the potential of most turbo motors. Also remember that this is a RUMORED motor and power levels are not confirmed.
Basically, it's an ugly Mini Cooper, probably with worse handling.
Basically, it's an ugly Mini Cooper, probably with worse handling.
