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Hyundai's new Concept Genesis Coupe has been unveiled, as Hyundai plans a production Genesis sedan for January's Detroit auto show and a production coupe for April's New York auto show. The new 2+2 coupe won't be a replacement for the existing front-drive Tiburon coupe, though, Hyundai's VP for product John Krafcik told Los Angeles audiences. Hyundai's front-drive coupe has too loyal a following to abandon, so Hyundai will eventually offer both front- and rear-drive sports coupes as it adds a performance spin to its lineup. Hyundai is aiming the Coupe at a gap in the market, between the Infiniti G37 and Mitsubishi Eclipse - the high $20,000 range. And while Ford's Mustang would seem to be a natural competitor, Hyundai's Krafcik confirms that the production Coupe won't be getting a V-8 engine. Instead, a turbocharged four will be the base powerplant; an optional 3.8-liter V-6 will churn out more than 300 hp. Both engines will be offered with six-speed...
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