HYUNDAI JOINS FORCES WITH ARK PERFORMANCE TO CREATE LEGATO CONCEPT GENESIS COUPE FOR SEMA SHOW
COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 7, 2013 – ARK
Performance, a core Hyundai SEMA partner in recent years, has developed
a new Legato Concept based on the Genesis Coupe that promises to add to
its successful SEMA legacy. The performance luxury coupe concept will
be showcased at the 2013 SEMA show in Las Vegas, November 5-8.
“Legato” is
an Italian musical term meaning “tied together,” conveying the seamless
integration of exotic design, tuned performance and luxury coupe
interior ambience. From the exterior,
the Legato Concept takes the design themes of the production Genesis
Coupe and expands them to concept car levels, while retaining the
integrity of the original design. The complete ARK Legato body treatment
includes front and rear bumpers, side skirts, deck
lid and wide-body cues, for a truly unique and integrated exotic
performance look. A racing silver exterior color maximizes the surface
visibility of the concept’s nuanced design.
“The ARK
Legato Concept demonstrates the compelling appeal and versatility of the
original Genesis Coupe production concept,” said Mike O’Brien, vice
president, product planning, Hyundai
Motor America. “ARK Performance has taken this original concept and
expanded its appeal to the most demanding premium coupe owners at a
whole new level.”
While the
Legato exterior sends a powerful exotic car message, the performance
tuning under the hood and wheel arches more than backs it up. The
production-based Hyundai 3.8-liter Lambda
V6 engine is stroked to 4.0-liters for 400 horsepower and 425 lb.-ft.
of stoplight-launching torque. Inside the block, a Brian Crower (BC) 4.0
Stroker Kit with JE Pistons and BC 4340 crankshaft, connecting rods,
and ARK oil cooler ensure maximum output with
superior durability. An ARK intake system and headers enhance engine
breathing at high rpm, while a lightweight pulley kit reduces parasitic
power losses from ancillary equipment. For power delivery, an ARK
dual-mass flywheel and carbon clutch kit ensure efficient
power transfer to the pavement.
With the
Legato concept at speed, an ARK DT-P coil-over suspension system coupled
with lightweight Rays Engineering G25 wheels and Nitto NT05 tires
ensure outstanding dynamic grip, while
ARK carbon brake pads add fade resistance and stopping power. The
Legato interior is a complete luxury performance concept that includes
Takata Drift Pro LE seats, AiM Sports Strada GT steering wheel, and
digital gauge cluster. A Rockford Fosgate premium sound
system provides backup entertainment whenever the exhaust note is at
less than full song.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai
Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of
Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea.
Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by
Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820
dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are
covered by the Hyundai
Assurance program, which includes the
5-year/60,000-mile fully-transferable new vehicle limited warranty,
Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five
years of complimentary Roadside
Assistance. Hyundai Assurance includes Assurance Connected Care that
provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Hyundai Blue Link
telematics system with proactive safety and car care services
complimentary for three years. These services include Automatic
Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service
scheduling.
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