New Hyundai Tiburon (Pics)
03-01-2002, 04:04 PM
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Here's some performance info for you guys. This is straight out of "Automobile Magazine"
"A preview drive along Monaco's Grand Corniche seemed a bit of a stretch for a penny-pinching Korean coupe, but the Tiburon behaved as if lunch in Cannes and cocktails at Le Casino were part of its everyday routine. There's a tender growl under the hood when you hit the throttle and only a touch of torque steer as the 215/45ZR-17 Michelin Pilot Sports struggle to maintain grip. Interior fundamentals are nicely executed, with Recaro-tuned seat bolsters to lock you in place, pedals perfectly arrayed for heel-and-toe footwork, and a dash full of entertaining needles and dials. (Unfortunately, U.S.-spec models miss the torque meter available in some markets.)
But don't hang a for-sale sign on your Mustang GT just yet. The Tiburon's steering is numb, the shifter sometimes loses it's way en route to third, gear ratios are criminally wide, and there's enough understeer at the ragged edge of adhesion to serve a family of five. Worst of all, despite the Tiburon's 181 horses, a Toyota Celica GT-S would leave you without so much as a goodbye hug when the light turned green. (Hyundai's 0-to-60-mph rating for the Tiburon GT is 8.2 seconds.)
In terms of driving dynamics, what we have here is a lamb in shark's clothing...."
So there you have one magazines word. I think it's a nice looking car, but man it's slow.
"A preview drive along Monaco's Grand Corniche seemed a bit of a stretch for a penny-pinching Korean coupe, but the Tiburon behaved as if lunch in Cannes and cocktails at Le Casino were part of its everyday routine. There's a tender growl under the hood when you hit the throttle and only a touch of torque steer as the 215/45ZR-17 Michelin Pilot Sports struggle to maintain grip. Interior fundamentals are nicely executed, with Recaro-tuned seat bolsters to lock you in place, pedals perfectly arrayed for heel-and-toe footwork, and a dash full of entertaining needles and dials. (Unfortunately, U.S.-spec models miss the torque meter available in some markets.)
But don't hang a for-sale sign on your Mustang GT just yet. The Tiburon's steering is numb, the shifter sometimes loses it's way en route to third, gear ratios are criminally wide, and there's enough understeer at the ragged edge of adhesion to serve a family of five. Worst of all, despite the Tiburon's 181 horses, a Toyota Celica GT-S would leave you without so much as a goodbye hug when the light turned green. (Hyundai's 0-to-60-mph rating for the Tiburon GT is 8.2 seconds.)
In terms of driving dynamics, what we have here is a lamb in shark's clothing...."
So there you have one magazines word. I think it's a nice looking car, but man it's slow.
03-01-2002, 05:05 PM
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saw one at the irdc race last weekend. also apc has one as a project car already www.4apc.net - great price for a lot of car. Personally, I would get a used vtec civic si.
A dramatic improvement, they just keep getting better. even if the engines have had problems(santa fe), they have had excellent customer service with any problem they have had. Other automotive companies could learn something from the way an underdog treats its customers.
A dramatic improvement, they just keep getting better. even if the engines have had problems(santa fe), they have had excellent customer service with any problem they have had. Other automotive companies could learn something from the way an underdog treats its customers.
03-01-2002, 07:34 PM
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I don't like GT wings either. Seen enough of them on S2000 to make me puke.
That Tiburon is not in US but rather Korea. Not sure if that makes a difference or not though.
That Tiburon is not in US but rather Korea. Not sure if that makes a difference or not though.
03-01-2002, 07:49 PM
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Hyundai has come a long way ... I would say this new Tuburon is a big step in the right direction for a company that is trying to establish itself in an extremely competitive market. 
03-02-2002, 08:06 AM
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it looks nice. but no way it will be able to compete for the japanese cars.
korean car have cheep material built in them. within 1 or 2 years they will wear out faster than any other car on the market today. i'd rather get a civic or a celica gt. even the 140 celica gt can smoke it.
korean car have cheep material built in them. within 1 or 2 years they will wear out faster than any other car on the market today. i'd rather get a civic or a celica gt. even the 140 celica gt can smoke it.
03-02-2002, 10:33 PM
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I give the koreans props! I think that car looks great considering the last tiburon. I didnt like it much. But that one looks really nice. Just a little work on performance and itll be a great automobile!