Hyundai Motor America announced today that it has teamed up with Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) to create the “Art of Speed” Genesis Coupe show car. The Hyundai RMR “Art of Speed” Genesis Coupe 2.0t will be on display at the Hyundai booth at the SEMA show in  Las Vegas from Nov. 4 to Nov. 7, 2008.

The RMR Genesis Coupe will only be one of many Genesis Coupes to be modified by some of the best tuner shops in the world. This RMR developed Genesis Coupe will be a fully functional race car capable of putting the driver in the winner’s circle.

The unique part of this project is that it will be moving art, which is why we named it the “Art of Speed” The focus will be on the engine and a radical body design to complement the factory body lines.

The RMR Genesis Coupe will be powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine with RMR turbo kit for maximum horsepower and torque. It will be equipped with a heavy-duty HKS sequential transmission and a K&W coil over suspension to put that additional power to the ground. The are just some of the planned mechanical modifications to turn the Genesis Coupe into a race car capable of running in the Pikes Pike Hill Climb, Formula D or Redline Time Attack series.

We are going to transform the Genesis Coupe into an apex-carving machine with jaw-dropping looks. We think it has the possibility of being one of the coolest cars at the show says Rhys Millen, professional race driver and founder of RMR.

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The RMR Genesis Coupe will be outfitted in a silver and black paint scheme and dominated by a RMR wide body kit, functional hood scoop and a carbon fiber wing. Enkei racing wheels and Bridgestone Protenza RE-01 tires surrounding Brembo brake calipers complete the package. Inside will be a racing cockpit with Sparco steering wheel and seats, eight-point roll cage and a RMR carbon fiber dash. [Source: Lethistorylive ]