Suprising to some but not to me, just wishing Hyundai would boost the V6 motor so it can compete with the V8's.

 

most likely it will happen for 2012 refresh. i'm more interested in 274hp 4 banger version. that would be a great buy.

 

 

Yeah, whatever and bfd, if I squint I can see something that vaguely looks like a Solara, not that it matters because the Genesis coupe looks and performs much better.

 

They look similar, with the smallish grill, pulled headlights/taillights, and rear swept back with jutted lip spoiler.

 

I think your pics are helping to prove my point

 

I saw a car like this but in red, and it didn't have Hyindai badge, but the same badge as the genesis sedan. It looked orgasmic, especially that it was riding next to two Acura TL's.

 

^ A Sienna looks orgasmic as long as it's between two TL's

 

I would disagree, a bit. The American Muscle cars don't really look like sportscars either. I think perhaps I draw a distinction between sports cars and Muscle Cars. The American Muscle cars at best look like beefed up GT cars, especially the Mustang. So in that sense, the Genesis Coupe does look the most like a "Sports" car too me too.

 

Agreed, the Camaro, Mustang are attractive retro-styled pony cars, with a modern twist of course. The pony car styling comes at a price, resulting in mediocre aerodynamics, large footprints, high curb weights.

 

no they don't. there are many cars with small grill/pulled headlights/taillights. solara/gencoupe is far from being similar IMO.

 

From this foursome I would probably take the Dodge Challenger based on looks alone. I've always been a fan of MOPAR and to me the muscle cars of Chrysler Corp. always were the most alluring. I love the retro design the of the new Challenger, too.

 

Similar enough.

 

Genesis coupe may compete on paper, but I doubt that the majority of "muscle car" shoppers would be cross-shopping against the Genesis coupe. The Nissan Z would seem to be a more natural competitor with the Genesis coupe than the American muscle cars.

 

Yes actually. The Genesis looks like a solara that went to the Gym.