Blood Type Racing Inc., the Chicago-based builder
specializing in extracting extreme, street-friendly performance from Korean
vehicles, has released details on its 2014 Genesis Coupe built for the 2014 SEMA
show.
With a host of engine upgrades, suspension changes, and exterior and
interior modifications, the BTR Genesis Coupe combines massive power with the
true, adrenaline pumping experience of underground racing. The car will be
revealed at Hyundai’s SEMA news conference in Las Vegas on November 4, 2014 at
9 a.m. PT.
Leveraging the Genesis Coupe’s performance DNA, the
BTR Genesis Coupe uses Hyundai’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder as the
engine’s foundation. The engine received new sleeves, and was bored to give a
larger displacement. With the addition of a high-boost Precision Turbo
turbocharger, strengthened and fully balanced internal components, a custom
intake, intercooler, full exhaust kit and nitrous injection, the BTR Genesis
Coupe sends over 800 horsepower to the rear wheels (nearly 1,000 horsepower at
the crank) through a six-speed manual transmission.
BTR gave the vehicle an
aggressive, underground racing appearance by adding a custom wide body kit
designed for BTR by the ever famous Body Kit designer Kei Miura from Japan,
with 40mm-wider front and 60mm-wider rear fenders, front bumper lip spoiler,
rear diffuser and a GT wing for added down force.
The addition of Tanabe OLED Revel gauges, Sabelt
racing seats and harnesses, a Sabelt steering wheel and Cusco roll cage give
the BTR Genesis Coupe an aggressive interior, rounding out the complete
package.
