Genesis Twin-Turbo G80 Sport
The Korean entry in the
premium segment presented a go-faster version of the G80 dubbed Sport, which is
powered by a new twin-turbo V6 engine.
Genesis wants to expand the
range of the G80, a revamped version of the model previously known as the
Hyundai Genesis, by announcing the addition of the more dynamic Sport model as
well as a diesel-powered variant in 2017.
Under the bonnet of the new
Genesis G80 Sport lies the twin-turbo 3.3-litre V6 unit that debuted in the G90
model producing 365 hp and 509 Nm of torque. Technical details remain
unknown at the moment, as we are still waiting for the official press release,
but it is understood that the engine is paired to the same eight-speed
automatic gearbox found in the G90.
The company claims that the
G90 -known as the EQ900 in the Korean market- with the new turbo V6 engine is
capable of a 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. That could mean that the lighter G80 Sport
will be a tad quicker for the same procedure. Genesis also added new bumpers
and wheels to the new G80 Sport for a more dynamic look as well as a black
front grille and a rear diffuser between the quad exhaust tips.
