(apologies if already posted)
Pretty impressive for a make that was joked about so much a decade or so ago... and we're proud owners of a 2003 Elantra, (albeit not with the engine on the list - hehe)
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/07/wards-auto-declares-ten-best-engines-of-2009/
"....Ward's Auto published their list of Best Engines of 2009 and Hyundai was recognized for the first time ever, for the brand-new Tau 4.6L V8 that powers the Genesis sedan. The only other V8 on the list is Chrysler's 5.7L HEMI, so I guess that makes the Tau one of the two best V8 engines in the world.
"Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. appears for the first time on Ward's 10 Best Engines list with its all-new Tau 4.6L DOHC V-8. Introduced in the new Genesis luxury sedan, the engine's velvety power delivery, competitive performance and attainable price epitomize the Korean auto maker's drive for world-class engineering."
# Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (A4 Avant)
# BMW AG: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 (135i Coupe) - and 335i coupe
# BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (335d)
# Chrysler LLC: 5.7L Hemi OHV V-8 (Dodge Ram/Challenger R/T)
# Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV (Escape Hybrid)
# General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC V-6 (Cadillac CTS)
# Honda Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.5L SOHC V-6 (Accord Coupe)
# Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.: 4.6L DOHC V-8 (Genesis)
# Toyota Motor Corp.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)
# Volkswagen AG: 2.0L SOHC I-4 Turbodiesel (Jetta TDI)
I predict: Ford v6 ecoboost and Hyundai's 3.8L v6 (genesis COUPE) will also make the list in the next 1-2 yrs...
Pretty impressive for a make that was joked about so much a decade or so ago... and we're proud owners of a 2003 Elantra, (albeit not with the engine on the list - hehe)
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/07/wards-auto-declares-ten-best-engines-of-2009/
"....Ward's Auto published their list of Best Engines of 2009 and Hyundai was recognized for the first time ever, for the brand-new Tau 4.6L V8 that powers the Genesis sedan. The only other V8 on the list is Chrysler's 5.7L HEMI, so I guess that makes the Tau one of the two best V8 engines in the world.
"Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. appears for the first time on Ward's 10 Best Engines list with its all-new Tau 4.6L DOHC V-8. Introduced in the new Genesis luxury sedan, the engine's velvety power delivery, competitive performance and attainable price epitomize the Korean auto maker's drive for world-class engineering."
# Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (A4 Avant)
# BMW AG: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 (135i Coupe) - and 335i coupe
# BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (335d)
# Chrysler LLC: 5.7L Hemi OHV V-8 (Dodge Ram/Challenger R/T)
# Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV (Escape Hybrid)
# General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC V-6 (Cadillac CTS)
# Honda Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.5L SOHC V-6 (Accord Coupe)
# Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.: 4.6L DOHC V-8 (Genesis)
# Toyota Motor Corp.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)
# Volkswagen AG: 2.0L SOHC I-4 Turbodiesel (Jetta TDI)
I predict: Ford v6 ecoboost and Hyundai's 3.8L v6 (genesis COUPE) will also make the list in the next 1-2 yrs...
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