Performance Review: Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 - [2001]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Hyundai Coupe Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 and the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12.This particular Hyundai Coupe has a 2657cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Coupe shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Coupe's Front Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1333 kgs (2938 lbs) this makes the Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 in the same weight category as the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Hyundai Coupe shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp)

In terms of power the 2657cc 24V V6 engine produces 167 bhp (124 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 181 lb-ft (245.4 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Hyundai Coupe you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2007 Ford Taurus AWD 3.5 V6 (150.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Hyundai Coupe.

The Hyundai Coupe has a Power to weight ratio of 125.2 bhp per ton and 135.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 Coupe competing with the 2007 Ford Taurus AWD 3.5 V6 (150.2 bhp per ton) or the 1970 Alfa-Romeo Montreal 2.6 V8 Coupe (150.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Hyundai Coupe generating around 135.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 Alfa-Romeo Mito 170 Quadrifoglio Verde (160.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII BJ8 (160.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.5 secs, this made the Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 as fast as the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (7.30 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps (7.30 secs) the or the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD DSG 2.0 Turbo Diesel (7.30 secs). This Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 is also faster than the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (7.40 secs) the 2013 KIA Pro Ceed GT 1.6 Turbo (7.40 secs) the 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 FR Turbo Supercharged (7.40 secs) the and the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Beetle 2.0 TSi Cabriolet (7.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Coupe and the 1975 Jaguar XJ S V12

When talking about the performance of the Hyundai Coupe on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.05 secs @ 85.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1975 Jaguar XJ S V12 (15.99 secs), the 1980 Lotus Esprit S2.2 Turbo (15.99 secs), and the 1954 Frazer-Nash Sebring 2.0 Roadster (15.99 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2001 version of the Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 has a maximum speed of 135mph.

Top Speed of the 2001 Coupe equals the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2001 Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 then how about the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (146 mph), or the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (146 mph).

Related Links:

2001 Coupe Rivals List.

A Brief History of Hyundai

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