A genesis coupe that might just be the sickest
street-driven hyundai ever built
For years, the Korean automaker was never associated with
anything that cool or performance oriented…That is, until the Genesis Coupe hit
dealerships in 2009. The rear-wheel drive, sporty and sleek Hyundai got our
gears turning and over the last five years we’ve seen the number of modified
examples growing at shows across the nation. But after walking the halls at
SEMA last November, we may have discovered the baddest Genesis Coupe to grace
the planet yet- John Pangilinan’s R-Spec model.
This is John Pangilinan’s
R-Spec model...
John’s no stranger to SS and to the scene for that matter.
This is in fact his 12th SEMA build and third project car built for
Hyundai Motor America. He started off with a 2.0L turbo R-Spec model. Having
driven one of these things before, we know they love to go! The R-Spec already
comes with a few cooler features from the standard model such as firmer springs
and dampers, larger sway bars, 19-inch wheels and a Torsen LSD. Along with
factory Brembos and 274 hp, it’s a good real-world performance car, which
steered John toward creating a car that balanced its factory performance with
some showstopping looks.
and its front view
John’s Genesis Coupe received nothing but the best with a
custom widebody that wouldn’t take too much away from the original design of
the car, a killer Atlantis blue paintjob and top-shelf parts all around. We’ll
leave the rest up to John as we ask him a few key questions about his creation:
What was your goal with this car?
The goal was to build a vehicle that was aspirational, yet
obtainable for the modern car enthusiast’s lifestyle, where he can drive his
car daily and still turn heads at a show. I decided to use only high-quality
products for the build and keep it simple.
2013 Hyundai
Genesis Coupe R-Spec rear view
What part of the car do you admire the most?
I would say it’s the interior. Normally, the R-Spec comes in
an all-red interior, but I wanted to simplify the colors and elected to use a
mix of black leather and suede from Katzkin to re-wrap the Recaros that were
also color-matched to the exterior. The harness bar came out amazing, and the
Takata harnesses bring it all together nicely. The Alpine head unit also was a
nice touch and looks like it came direct from the factory.
The interior is
the part that he admires most
Finally, what was the hardest part of the build?
The most difficult part was the tight time frame, given only
about three months to complete the car in time for SEMA. Organization and
having great relationships are key, along with selecting the right people to
help work on the project. I’m really lucky to work with many talented friends
such as designer Jon Sibal, Topo “the widebody king,” Ivan and the team at BP
Autosound. Seeing the finished product at the SEMA show within the Hyundai
booth makes it all worth it!
2013 Hyundai
Genesis Coupe R-Spec engine
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Specs
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Model: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec ·
Engine: AEM intake; ARK Performance exhaust and downpipe ·
Footwork & Chassis KW Variant3 coilovers; Whiteline front
and rear sway bars; ARK Performance strut bar ·
Brakes: Brembo Gran Turismo 15-inch big brake kit ·
Wheels & Tires: 19x10” front, 19x12” rear MORR MonoForged
VS52 wheels; 285/30R19 front, 325/30R19 rear Toyo Proxes T1R tires; Muteki
S35 lug nuts ·
Exterior: TS Designs metal fender flares designed by Jon Sibal;
APR carbon-fiber splitter; Seibon carbon-fiber side and rear lip kit; The
Retrofit Source and Retrofit House custom headlights with VLEDs; S&A
Design graphics; BASF Atlantis Blue Metallic paint ·
Interior: Recaro Cross Sportster seats with painted backs;
Katzkin leather and suede upholstery; Takata Drift III harnesses; custom
harness bar; Alpine INE-W927HD head unit, SPR-60C components, two SWR-T10
10inch subwoofers, MRX-M55 and MRX-F35amps; Scosche Electronics sound deadening,
interconnects, wiring, power kit and ground distribution block; Kinetic power
supply and battery
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