Hyundai unveils a 460-hp supercharged V8 Tau engine prototype
Hyundai unveils its first-ever turbocharged V8 engine, which churns out impressive 460 horsepower.
Continuing an onslaught with an array of novelties, Hyundai has today unveiled a prototype of its new 460-horsepower V8 Tau engine. Hyundais latest engine prototype features all the technical know-how the company has gathered over the past few years of its rapid development.
The engine we see here is a derivate of the award winning V8 Tau engine applied to the Genesis sedan and features a supercharger and some other core performance technologies, that are brining power ratings to 460 hp - the highest hp rating for a Hyundai engine ever - and 435Nm of torque.
We have learned that in addition to screw-type roots supercharger, Hyundai also applied a novel clutched pulley, water-to-air intercooler and cylinder deactivation to the V8 Tau prototype.
According to an engineer from Hyundai, the engine delivers 30 percnt increase in power and torque, while at the same time, it also achieves up to 8 percent better fuel economy compared to its existing 380-hp V8 engine. This was achieved by implementing the highly advanced cylinder deactivation technology, which is expected to debut in Hyundai vehicles very soon.
This impressive engine prototype makes us wondering when Hyundai’s going to bring it to serial production and what car will it be applied to. Perhaps Hyundai has a sporty Spec-R Genesis sedan in plans, who knows? [Source: Jalopink]
February 14th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
this engine is really exciting because it showcases 2/3 of what they said that they were going to do with the engine - forced induction and cylinder deactivation. looks like the 35mpg average in 5 years can be achieved after all (better yet, with some fun injected into it!!!). is this is the start of the forced induction era for hyundai?
February 15th, 2009 at 6:54 am
omg.. 360hp that is more fuel effieicient than v6, this is spectacular. but not that impressed, the tuned genesis coupe’s engine can make more than 500hp
February 15th, 2009 at 6:56 am
also if hyundai can bring Spec-R Genesis Sedan, that would make sense why hyundai used the “sporty” when genesis arrived. maybe that was the plan for future Genesis sedan. lookin’ forward to see it!
February 16th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Is this gonna make it into the genesis…or is it reserved for when the equus possibly comes over
February 16th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
John: The engine is still in the prototype form, but according to Hyundai is very close to production.
It has not yet received a green light for production, but if it does, I expect it to be available in the Genesis sedan. Especially if it consumes less fuel than the current regular 4,6L V8!
Let’s wait and get surprised, Hyundai has been full of them lately.
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:57 am
I have alway’s been impressed with Hyundai as a company. They are usually very true to their word with what they say they will bring to the industry and their very fast about it too. Their quality is 2nd to none as well, so I guess my only question is when will they put this engine in the “Spec-R” and will they come up with a proformance parts listing. Forged cranks, rods, pistons, cams and maybe heads like Ford and GM do with their V8’s would be outta this world. Finally, another proformance V8 player to the play ground!