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Hyundai Genesis Coupe

A rear-drive coupé sharing the Genesis saloon's BK/BH platform and nothing else on this make's list is laid out like it — front engine, rear drive, limited-slip differential, and a chassis that a front-drive Hyundai diagnostic habit does not transfer to. The 2011 facelift is the dividing line: the 2.0 turbo gains a twin-scroll turbocharger and a large power increase, and the 3.8 Lambda moves to direct injection, so a carbon or fuel-trim complaint reads differently either side of it. The 2.0T cars are heavily modified in the field, which is worth establishing before trusting any boost or knock code on one.

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Hyundai Genesis Coupe, front view
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Generations

  • BK 2008–2016

    Pre-facelift cars use a five-speed automatic behind the V6; the facelift moves to an eight-speed and to GDi, and the two are not interchangeable.

    Body styles
    Coupé
    Platform
    Hyundai BH
    Engines
    • 2.0 Theta II turbo — G4KF · petrol · 157–205 kW (210–275 hp) · 299–319 Nm (221–235 lb-ft)
    • 3.8 Lambda II V6 — G6DA · petrol · 228 kW (306 hp) · 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
    • 3.8 Lambda II GDi V6 — G6DJ · petrol · 260 kW (348 hp) · 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    5-speed automatic · 6-speed M6VR1/M6VR2 manual · 6-speed ZF 6HP19 automatic · 8-speed A8LR1 automatic
    Drivetrain
    Rear-wheel drive

Service information

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