The Hyundai Tiburon is being discontinued to make room for the new Genesis coupe which will offer larger engine options. While it is not a direct replacement it does offer a larger engine option and more upscale amenities. I expect the Tiburon will come back or get a similar replacement down the road in the form of a smaller more nimble version (think Miata or something like that).
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Engine GS GT/GT Limited SE
2.0L, 16-valve, DOHC inline 4-cylinder - -
2.7L, 24-valve, DOHC V6 -
Displacement (liters) 2.0 2.7 2.7
Horsepower @ rpm 138@6000 172@6000 172@6000
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm 136@4500 181@3800 181@3800
Compression ratio 10.1:1 10.0:1 10.0:1
Valve train DOHC 16-valve with CVVT DOHC 24-valve DOHC 24-valve
Exhaust Dual Dual Dual
Transmission GS GT/GT Limited SE
Drive configuration: front wheel drive
Type
5-speed manual -
6-speed manual - -
4-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® -
Final drive ratio (MT/AT) 4.056/4.407 4.063/4.042 4.428
Body/Suspension/Chasis GS GT/GT Limited SE
Materials High Tensile Steel High Tensile Steel High Tensile Steel
Front suspension: independent MacPherson struts with gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension: independent multi-link with gas-pressurized shock abosorbers and stabilizer bar
Sport-tuned suspension -
Track-tuned suspension - -
Rack-and-pinion steering
Turns (lock to lock) 2.6 2.6 2.6
Turning diameter (curb to curb, feet) 35.8 35.8 35.8
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) - -
Brake Assist - -
16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55R16 tires - -
17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45R17 V-rated tires -
Items GS GT/GT Limited SE
Wheelbase (in.) 99.6 99.6 99.6
Length (in.) 173.0 173.0 173.0
Width (in.) 69.3 69.3 69.3
Height (in.) 52.4 52.4 52.4
Coefficient of drag (CD) 0.34 0.34 0.34
Curb weight (lbs., 5MT/6MT/4AT) (2898/-/2972) (2969/-/3010) (-/2986/-)
Items GS GT/GT Limited SE
Head room (in., front/rear) 38.0 (36.5 sunroof)/ 34.1 38.0 (36.5 sunroof)/ 34.1 38.0 (36.5 sunroof)/ 34.1
Leg room (in., front/rear) 43.1 / 29.9 43.1 / 29.9 43.1 / 29.9
Shoulder room (in., front/rear) 53.9 / 50.6 53.9 / 50.6 53.9 / 50.6
Hip room (in., front/rear) 51.6 / 44.7 51.6 / 44.7 51.6 / 44.7
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) 81.9 81.9 81.9
Cargo volume (cu. ft.) 14.8 14.8 14.8
Items GS GT/GT Limited SE
5-speed manual (city/highway) 20 / 28 17 / 24 -
6-speed manual (city/highway) - - 16 / 24
4-speed automatic (city/highway) 20 / 27 17 / 24 -
Fuel-tank capacity (gal.) 14.5 14.5 14.5
The Hyundai Tiburon is being discontinued to make room for the new Genesis coupe which will offer larger engine options. While it is not a direct replacement it does offer a larger engine option and more upscale amenities. I expect the Tiburon will come back or get a similar replacement down the road in the form of a smaller more nimble version (think Miata or something like that).