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Who Says Hyundai can't build a badass car?

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-unveiled.html

http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/d/1...580_3_4_FR.jpg

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They say the best things in life are free…but they haven't seen the incredible RMR Hyundai Genesis PM580. Designed to run the Unlimited Class at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the PM580 is basically a Le Mans-style prototype racer — with all-wheel-drive. And at least 650 horsepower.

Hyundai sent out a preview of the car, but, well, we weren't expecting this. Let's hear from Rhys Millen, the car's designer and racer who will tackle the mountain this summer.

“We are building a car for today’s road,” said Millen “The car will have a sleek aerodynamic body, the grip of Toyo Proxy tires and the power and durability of a Hyundai engine. This is the package I need to break the record.”

By any estimation, the vehicle should be ballistic. A target weight of 1,850 lbs. — less than a Lotus Elise — ensures the 650+ horsepower 4.1-liter turbocharged Hyundai Lambda engine won't go to waste. Also part of the package is an active rear wing to allow a more slippery profile on straights, plus a Quaife active center differential. Hyundai and RMR believe this setup will help the car transition from asphalt and dirt, something the 12.42 mile course does numerous times.

Let's make no mistake: Hyundai is gunning for the outright Pikes Peak record. The current world record hold is Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima, who ran a 10:01.41 on the 12.42-mile course in an extremely modified Suzuki back in 2007. Tajima’s time bested the standing world’ record of 10:04.06, set in 1994 by Rhys’ father Rod Millen.

how is that badass? still a hyundai

so that thing's trying to beat Suzuki Escudo? It will be interesting to see if they can..

from outside, it kinda looks like LeMans wannabe though

doesn't even look like a hyundai but props for trying

That looks like crap...

Looks like someone drew it in MS Paint. Got any pics to prove the car actually exists?

And until I see some real numbers instead of hypothetical shit... it's still a shitty Hyundai.

sorry hyundai already made a badass car & it's called the genessis coupe IRL & as for this Le Man genessis all i can say is that it does not even look like it fits the pike peak hill climb at all

You guys do realise the chassis is either by Lola or Dallara. Hyundai just supplies the drivetrain (actually more likely just the engine).

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Originally Posted by AzNightmare (Post 6913147)

That looks like crap...

So you're saying you hate all the Le Man's P cars?

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Originally Posted by godwin (Post 6913183)

You guys do realise the chassis is either by Lola or Dallara. Hyundai just supplies the drivetrain (actually more likely just the engine).

That's what it seems like. People see that Hyundai emblem then they go "UGLY, meh". What a bunch of tools. :lol

Does it have a turbo?

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Originally Posted by Delerious (Post 6914670)

The genesis is a really hot car.

Really, REALLY HOT

http://streetkaizo.com/kaizophoto/wp...enesis_017.jpg

http://www.gencoupe.com/general-disc...rack-fire.html

I guess installing a beyond redline turbo kit is not a good idea.

your title is misleading,

hyundai didn't build this car, rhys millen's team did.