SEOUL, Korea., August 7,2008 - The Genesis Coupe, Hyundai Motor Co.'s eagerly awaited performance car, promises to stop just as fast as it goes. Premium high performance disc brakes from Brembo will be available as part of an optional track-use performance package.




For the Genesis Coupe’s front 18-inch wheels, Brembo engineers developed 13.4-inch x 1.1-inch rotors (340mm x 28mm) and four-pot fixed calipers (42mm+42mm) while the rear setup features 13.0-inch x 0.78-inch rotors (330mm x 20mm) gripped by four-pot fixed calipers (32mm+28mm).




"By specifying Brembo brakes we are sending a strong message about the performance capabilities of the Genesis Coupe," said Dr. Hyun-Soon Lee, president of the Corporate Research and Development Division. “Among car aficionados, Brembo's oversized calliper design is recognized as one of the hallmarks of a high performance car. They grab attention and will force people to take a second, closer look at the Genesis Coupe," said Dr. Lee.

At the highest level of international motorsports, Brembo’s signature fixed monobloc brake callipers and oversized rotors are recognized as delivering the ultimate in braking performance. The Italian brake manufacturer is acknowledged as the world leader in high performance braking systems and is a supplier to the world's best-known formula racing teams as well as Italian and German manufacturers of supercars and sports cars.

Brembo's superlative brakes provide the perfect match to the Genesis Coupe's high output engines. The base Genesis Coupe will be equipped with a turbocharged 2-liter Theta engine pumping out an estimated 212 horesepower while for enthusiasts who demand pure unadulterated performance, Hyundai will offer a high performance-tuned 3.8-liter V-6 Lambda delivering 300-plus horsepower.

The Genesis Coupe's rear-wheel drive architecture endows it with an ideal front-rear weight distribution that is a pre-requisite for handling excellence and Brembo brakes promise to further enhance the Genesis Coupe's driving experience.

The first Hyundai to be ever fitted with Brembo brakes, the Genesis Coupe is stirring anticipation and excitement as its official launch date draws nearer. The first Genesis Coupe is due to arrive in Korean showrooms in September this year while international sales are due to start in the first quarter of 2009.

GENESIS COUPE HIGHLIGHTS

• Hyundai’s first rear-wheel drive sports car
  
• 306 horsepower (est.)from enhanced 3.8-liter V6 from Genesis sedan
  
• Std. 212 horsepower (est.) turbocharged, intercooled inline four cylinder
  
• Genesis Coupe arrives in North America in the spring of 2009

[Source : HYUNDAI]