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Ark Performance To Unveil Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec Track Edition At 2012 Sema Show

Hyundai is again teaming up with ARK Performance to create an ultra-high-performance track edition based on the Genesis Coupe R-Spec model. The ARK super-tuner track edition will debut with the Hyundai brand at the 2012 SEMA show. This special ARK model takes the new Genesis Coupe 3.8-liter, direct-injected engine to an impressive 395 horsepower at 6800 rpm, with axle-flexing torque of 340 lb.-ft. at 5400 rpm. From the exterior, the ARK design theme takes the muscular character lines of the Genesis Coupe to the extreme, with race-like flared over-fenders, an aggressive front splitter, and carbon-fiber hood with heat-extractor vents.

 

“The Genesis Coupe R-Spec is an ideal platform from which to build our SEMA track edition” said Ted Lee, owner of ARK performance, Inc. “The ARK Genesis Coupe R-Spec truly demonstrates the full track-tuning potential of the affordable Genesis Coupe R-Spec model. ARK continues to represent the ultimate in aftermarket performance tuning for Hyundai.”

While the exterior is impressive, the ARK Genesis Coupe goes far beyond exterior cosmetics, with significant under-hood performance modifications, a race-like interior environment, racing differential, tires, brakes and suspension. The comprehensive list of ARK performance enhancements include:

Engine

    ARK performance intake system
    ARK performance oil cooler
    ARK performance lightweight pulley kit
    BTRcc Blueprinting
    Brian Crower 4.2 Stroker Kit
        JE Pistons
        BC 4340 Crankshaft
        BC 4340 Connecting Rods
        ARK performance R-Spec ceramic-coated headers

Interior

    JPM Coachworks custom interior
    Sparco® steering wheel L575
    Sparco Pro ADV racing seats – red
    Cusco 8-point chromoly roll cage

Exterior

    ARK-ADRO FL carbon hood
    ARK-ADRO rear diffuser
    ARK performance SFX rear overfenders
    ARK performance CFX carbon deck lid
    APR GT300 carbon wing with mount

Transmission

    ARK carbon plate clutch kit
    ARK dual mass flywheel
    Cusco type RS 1.5/2-way limited-slip differential

Wheels and tires

    Yokohama ADVAN RS2
    Nitto NT05

Brakes

    Six-piston Big Brake kit F/R
    ARK carbon brake pads
    ARK stainless steel brake lines

Suspension

    ARK performance DTP coilover system
    Cusco suspension bars, arms and control rods

 

Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America Newsroom

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A Texas toll road has been approved for an 85-MPH speed limit, now making Texas the state with the highest speed limit in the country.

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Customer satisfaction for the automotive industry at its highest point in about 20 years.

Customer satisfaction for the automotive industry is at its highest point in about 20 years, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, as reported by USA Today. The auto industry is beating out industries like hospitals, soft drinks, banks, and software, including Apple.

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Hyundai Motors America reports record August sales!

COSTA MESA, Calif., September 4, 2012 – Hyundai Motor America announced an all-time August sales record of 61,099 units, a four percent increase compared with the same period a year ago and the best August sales level in company history, even topping the Cash for Clunkers mark set in 2009.

“We feel really good about the way August shaped up as our overall inventory situation continued to improve and consumer response to the all-new Santa Fe has been nothing short of remarkable,” said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of sales.

The all-new Azera continued its strong sales pace resulting in an incredible 977 percent gain over last August. The Elantra family and Tucson saw sales gains of 19.5 percent and 29 percent, respectively, over the same period a year ago, and Veloster remains red hot as customers now have a choice of both turbo and non-turbo models of the innovative three-door coupe. Hyundai fleet sales and mix remained relatively low at seven percent mix for the month and a nine percent mix year-to-date, among the lowest in the industry.

CARLINE	AUG/2012	AUG/2011	CY/2012	CY/2011
ACCENT	5,398	5,289	47,125	36,245
SONATA	19,624	20,682	158,014	156,580
ELANTRA	17,989	15,054	134,270	133,536
SANTA FE	4,524	8,828	43,583	51,768
AZERA	959	89	5,102	1,328
TUCSON	5,376	4,156	33,271	31,172
VERACRUZ	963	857	6,116	6,019
VELOSTER	3,708	n/a	25,318	n/a
GENESIS	2,262	3,253	24,347	22,224
EQUUS	296	297	2,643	1,991
TOTAL	61,099	58,505	479,789	440,863

SALES-WEIGHTED FUEL ECONOMY

	AUGUST CAFE (mpg)	2012 CYTD CAFÉ	AUGUST Window Label Combined MPG	2012 CYTD Window Label Combined MPG
Car	38.3	38.1	28.9	28.7
Truck	29.3	28.9	22.2	22.0
Hyundai Brand	37.6	37.3	28.4	28.1

	AUGUST	2012 CYTD
40-MPG Sales	23,887	185,326
Mix of Total Sales	39%	39

In keeping with its industry-leading fuel efficiency status, Hyundai achieved a corporate average fuel economy level of 37.6 (EPA estimated 28.4 MPG window label value) in August, while selling 23,887 vehicles (39 percent of total sales) with EPA estimated 40 MPG window label highway fuel economy ratings.

“With today’s launch of the third shift at our Alabama plant where the Elantra and Sonata are built, and the launch of our all-new Santa Fe, built in Georgia, we’re feeling better about our ability to meet consumer demand for Hyundai cars and crossovers,” said John Krafcik president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America.

 

Courtesy of Hyundai Media