2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT! [Archive]

RonGTSCely2k

11-06-2001, 04:23 PM

I like it alot,I love the new styling of this new Tiburons,I love the dual exhaust!I wouldn't mind owning one even if it's a hyundai! http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smile.gif

Originally posted by yamaneko of ClubSi.com:APC "says" (in other words, dont kill the messenger) that they raced their 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT against their Acura RSX-s, and the Tiburon won by a few car lengths.
The latest info on the yet to be released tib is 181hp, 177 torque, 2900lbs.
Here is a couple pictures of them:

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Altezza

11-06-2001, 04:27 PM

This car is beginning to grow on me. How big are those rims on that red Tibron ? 17 or 18 ? Car looks good.

PBI_ceLL

11-06-2001, 04:34 PM

Whoa! I'd drive one..i would love to surprise a GT-S in one of those! Not bad..<IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm31.gif" border=0>

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Redline

11-06-2001, 05:00 PM

APC "says" (in other words, dont kill the messenger) that they raced their 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT against their Acura RSX-s, and the Tiburon won by a few car lengths.

Haha... yea thatll happen. <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm2.gif" border=0>
181hp, 177 torque, 2900lbs
I really dont think +47 lb of torque is gonna pull/push? that car faster than a celica if it has 400 pounds more weight to carry. And don't forget about drivetrain loss. After seeing what happened to the sentra ser spec-v, I highly doubt hyundai is gonna pull off a very efficient engine.
And 180hp out of a v-6 is freakin weak.

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The Game

11-06-2001, 05:30 PM

I like the rear alot, where does it say its a V6?<IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm10.gif" border=0>

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R K e 1 C A

11-06-2001, 05:55 PM

It looks much more aggressive. The front would be sweet with a kit. Great pics.

RonGTSCely2k

11-06-2001, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by The Game:
I like the rear alot, where does it say its a V6?<IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm10.gif" border=0>

Those 2003 tibs are V6 with 200hp

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2000 XYR

11-06-2001, 06:29 PM

Redline said:
180hp out of a v-6 is freakin weak.My old Bronco II has a 140hp V6 and weights 3500lbs. Talk about slow. <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm14.gif" border=0>

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11-06-2001, 08:57 PM

reminds me of a Stratus or Cirrus.

upperjames

11-06-2001, 09:37 PM

I kinda like it.....but i think that it's a mutt....crossbred from celica, cougar, grand am.

ArchangelX

11-06-2001, 10:08 PM

Holy HELL..

That's a Tiburon?

WTF...man..that LOOKS GOOD..

Guys who are you kidding..look at the rear end of that thing?

It's looks like a damn SC 430/Supra/S2000!!!

Holy hell..that's TIGHT.

I like it..heheh.

Hell..it LOOKS like a Supra/Mustang from the side view..dang.

Heheh..not bad...not bad. Hyundai's been doing pretty good lately.

I like it..how much is it retailing for?

Kit99bar

11-06-2001, 10:09 PM

it comes with those big dual exhausts?
Hyundai... trying to appeal to ricers? ahah http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smile.gif

XtremeRacer

11-06-2001, 10:24 PM

The car is not half bad looking and maybe have some balls to back it up, i heard its going to have a V-6 with a sixspeed...

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ArchangelX

11-06-2001, 10:45 PM

If it's a V6...dual exhausts are NOT ricey.

Not even close...my Grand Am GT has got dual exhausts...the note on my car simply sounds phenomenal when I stomp on the gas...not to mention it helps.

As long as it's not a damn four cylinder, dual exhausts are a good idea.

Now on the other hand..if your 4 cylinder is pushing out 250 horses..who the hell cares if you've got dual exhausts...besides the people that are staring at them while you kick their ass.

CgCelica

11-06-2001, 10:54 PM

They aren't bad. I saw one on the road last month, so I messes around with him. They seem quick. The look kinda like the older Celicas from the side

Oo DaRk StAr oO

11-06-2001, 11:18 PM

Looks like a Riced out 5th Gen

11-06-2001, 11:22 PM

i like the design of the car alot.. what I dont like is the fact that its a 6 cyl..im partial to 4 bangers.. just something about em.. they shoulda stuck a high revving engine like VVTLi or Ivtec in that biatch..

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2001REDCELICAGTS

11-07-2001, 05:00 AM

I love the design. It would have been on my short list if I was still in the market for a sporty car.

djm221

11-07-2001, 08:29 AM

Latest I read in R&T is 170HP from the 2.7l V6. 8 way adjustable Recaro seats too...

NoBrakes

11-07-2001, 08:34 AM

The overall shape is nice, and the rear looks pretty good; only thing I'll change is the headlamps. But, at the end of the day, it's still a Hyundai. <IMG SRC="http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_smileys/contrib/sarge/Grin_anim.gif" border=0>

Kry

11-07-2001, 08:40 AM

not a fan of korean cars. but i love the design of it.. and that big ass wheel

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Tyz_Ryde

11-07-2001, 08:46 AM

I like it alot. The side windows are identical to the RSX and the doors look like the Mustang though. Yeh, I thought it was to have a 200hp v6.

11-07-2001, 08:53 AM

car looks very nice http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

but i have to call BS on APC...what kind of race did they stage? 0-30?

the GTS has same horsepower, less torque, but weighs a whopping 400lbs. lighter. also i'd bet money the GTS has better drivetrain loss, remember edmunds did a dyno on their stock GTS and got only a 11% loss? the average is 15%.

there is no question in my mind a GTS should pull away from a TibGT as soon as the revs got high.

that said, the RSX-S is supposed to be faster than a GTS. so wtf? i say they didn't know how to drive a honda.

also, why the hell would you need a 6-speed in a V6-powered car? the powerband's gonna be nice and wide, you don't need a 6-speed. hell, a 4-speed could probably stay in the powerband (but i dunno if they'd offer it in auto, shame. plenty of torque, and nice wide powerband, would mate well with an auto tranny without losing too much performance). it's obvious this is a real gimmick, and nothing more. while the GTS and RSX-S have the excuse of having a narrow 6000-8000rpm powerband and need the many short gears to stay in there, hyundai has no reason to put a 6-speed in there (and if there's no auto option, moreso) other than generate hype/sales.

hyundai has some good marketing tactics. while toyota commercials are about looking fast or silly spokespeople, hyundai's directly comparing two cars, favoring their own in commercials. the average person would be hard-pressed not to go for it. this is just another one.

but once you drop a turbo or a s/c onto this sucker, it'll be all over. with a V6 and probably lower compression than the RSX-S and GTS, it'll love boost. and compared to turbo cars, 2900lb curb weight isn't that bad. plus then the 6-speed would finally be worth it.

This message has been edited by t2000gts on November 07, 2001 at 11:55 AM

LaW

11-07-2001, 09:05 AM

You guys and your love for the dual exhaust, I bet it's not even a true dual exhaust set up, just like the v6 accord and the pontiac's it's not true dual, it's the stupid split pipe....it's there for looks http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smile.gif

Novus

11-07-2001, 09:19 AM

If it really is a 2.7l it sounds like it got it's legs chopped out from under it. 181hp is pretty weak. Might be an interesting project car if you're bored and like V6s. It definitely has a clean look to it. I'd get this over the new Eclipse and RSX for sure. With a lot of love someone could make it into a serious sleeper.

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Gride01

11-07-2001, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by t2000gts:

also, why the hell would you need a 6-speed in a V6-powered car? the powerband's gonna be nice and wide, you don't need a 6-speed. hell, a 4-speed could probably stay in the powerband (but i dunno if they'd offer it in auto, shame. plenty of torque, and nice wide powerband, would mate well with an auto tranny without losing too much performance). it's obvious this is a real gimmick, and nothing more. while the GTS and RSX-S have the excuse of having a narrow 6000-8000rpm powerband and need the many short gears to stay in there, hyundai has no reason to put a 6-speed in there (and if there's no auto option, moreso) other than generate hype/sales.

IF a 6-speed is pointless on the Hyundai V6 then why would GM have it on the Firebirds, Camaros and Corvettes? Maybe Hyundai or whoever worked on the car tested it both ways with a 5-speed and with a 6-speed. I think they actually have both a 5-speed and 6-speed. JUST like the Celica or RSX. But the 6-speed is on the Tiburon GT (or Celica GT-S, or RSX Type-S). Also remember 6th gear on vettes and birds is mainly for cruising nothing more.

On a final note maybe the 6-speed tranny is stronger and built better. Who knows at less than $21k i'd rather buy that and spend $3k on mods and blow any mildly modded RSX or Celica out of the water AND for CHEAPER!

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SouluoS

11-07-2001, 04:54 PM

I think that **** looks tight. If I was in the market now for a car I would honestly give it serious consideration. Its hyundai so you figure its gonna be cheaper than its competitors. If it does have 200hp v6 or whatever lets say it cost 18k fully loaded. Thats a steal. Hell I probably wouldn't own it for more than 4 years anyway so I know it would be good for at least that.

The cars styling is awesome. Its a nice ride.

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Silversliver

11-07-2001, 05:41 PM

If I was to buy a car, the Tiburon would be it! I would wait until it came out. I've owned 2 Hyundai's (orginal pony and excel) and they were both excellent cars! Never had a problem with them other than when I tried to race a Porsche in the Excel and managed to blow the engine but that was near the end of it's life. It toke 7 years of outdoor parking, driving in rain, snow, slush and salt for the first sign of rust to show up on the body. If the current Tiburon looked like the Celica's now, I would've bought the Tiburon last year.

SuperCelica[GTS]

11-07-2001, 05:55 PM

if Tiburon V6 dual exhaust is fake
is honda accord v6 dual exhaust fake???

WTF? i think people needs to have some respect for other cars, i drive celica and i like it a lot but i dont bash every other car other than celicas......
jus my thought, no offense

i think its looks pretty tite

11-07-2001, 06:04 PM

On a final note maybe the 6-speed tranny is stronger and built better. Who knows at less than $21k i'd rather buy that and spend $3k on mods and blow any mildly modded RSX or Celica out of the water AND for CHEAPER!

all of those cars would make do with a 5-speed very easily without losing much performance at all.

also as far as i know there is no aftermarket for the new tiburon yet. the celica's is slow as hell, but it's there, and it'll pick up a bit of momentum within a few months.

besides, best mod you can do to the celica is the driver http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smile.gif what can you do to that car, other than NOS or forced induction (which will not be available, or under $3000) that'll have it run low 14s? and ETs aside, even tho the 177lb/ft. of torque will help it out, it's not likely to trap more than low 90s with only that much horsepower and curb weight (stock). the GTS and RSX-S can easily trap mid 90s or sometimes higher stock (Especially the RSX-S i heard).

i guess we'll see when it's out. but seriously, how can you expect a car that weighs a few hundred pounds heavier, and has 20 LESS horsepower, but has 30-40 more lb/ft. of torque to beat an RSX-S by "a few carlengths"? they must've done a 0-60 with a bad driver in the RSX is the only way i think it could happen.

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L'Arc

11-07-2001, 06:13 PM

Looks much nicer than RSX and SE-R!!!
But I don't like the spec.

L'Arc

11-07-2001, 06:18 PM

Looks much nicer than RSX and SE-R!!!
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CelicaNamja79

11-08-2001, 08:55 AM

Larry.. u can not expect a high revvin engin from hyundai.. and dont clown on korean carzz man dat shiet offends meeh.. besides.. korea started producin cars backin early 80's only 17 years of producin car history.. u really can not expect a high rev or great quality cars like import or european.. come on... however, hyundai is da BEST in korea... and tiburon cost fortune in korea..my friend juss bought one in korea and it cost him over 25K...dang...<IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm37.gif" border=0>

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dfess1

11-08-2001, 09:42 AM

Come on now. I'm sure there is alot you can do to this car. I would tend to believe that the car does not have the sleeves that the celi has in the cylinder. And, seeing the relatively low numbers on the V6, I'd say it would adapt well to a mild bore, and stroker kit. Which would more than make up for a measly 400lbs. Rember people, f/i and NOS is not the only option out there....

TRD-GT

11-08-2001, 07:36 PM

jesus hyundai has come along way....i like the design a lot...i wouldnt mind owning one....yet i would had prefer a 4 cyl engine, with a turbo....looks great....

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11-08-2001, 10:18 PM

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static

11-09-2001, 07:07 AM

Man, Hyundai is really improving. I think thats good. The more competition in the automotive world, the better.

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Mjolnir

11-09-2001, 08:05 AM

Wow, they have nade huge strides with that car design. I wonder if that is a prototype or if that is the final release version. Looks great.

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CelicaDetective

11-09-2001, 08:11 AM

Here's the website!! http://tuscani.hyundai-motor.com/

It's a 6-speed! It's not in english but you can see the interior and exterior! Check it out!

racinjason

11-09-2001, 09:15 AM

I think the Tib looks and sounds like a winner. I'd definately consider buying one. Especially if it performs like it should.

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