Hyundai Tiburon is a sports car for speed lovers

Translation from the Spanish word tiburon means "shark", "predator".

Hyundai Tiburon is a Korean sports car from Hyundai. The model was presented in three generations and was produced in the period from 1996 to 2009. Judging by the reviews of their owners, the name of the car was not in vain.

Initially, the car was designed to conquer the US car market, but its dynamic qualities popularized the model in other countries. The difference between this sports car and others is the availability of a roomy trunk, additional seats, and a low price for components.

The first generation Hyundai Tiburon was launched in 1996 with a V engine of 1.8 liters. All subsequent models were already produced with a 2-liter engine. The variants of the complete sets were very different - with or without an anti-lock braking system, with an external hatch and leather interior. A lot of attention was deserved by the high-quality suspension of this brand's car , which high-class helps to quench the roughness of the road surface and maintain the smooth running of the car at high speeds. The car originally had a saloon-type platform - Elantra.

The second generation of Tiburon was in power from 2002 to 2006. The coupe, which has become longer, was also improved, and also heavier. Variants of engines: 2 and 2.7 liters. The new model remained with 5-speed mechanics, but the generation was also marked by the release of luxury versions with a 6-speed box. In 2005, the Hyundai Coupe was restyled . The front and rear bumpers were modified , giving the car an impressive and aggressive look. The front optics was reconstructed, and the new technology received an engine, the power of which reached 143 hp.

The subsequent generation Hyundai Tiburon started in 2007, when the appearance of the car was updated: the front lights, which had got a drop-shaped shape, changed. Was revised and rear optics with a bumper. The front panel of the car has become more modern.

Hyundai Tiburon - reviews

Very nice in the car is a three-spoke leather steering wheel that has adjustments for its owner, as well as side windshields, cruise control, air conditioning, an audio system with a subwoofer and 7 speakers, and the ability to open and close doors without using a key.

Illumination of devices is executed on a black background in orange-red color. This makes their use more comfortable, especially at night.

Due to the installation in the model of 17-inch wheels and low ground clearance, Hyundai Tiburon acquired its aggressive look, justifying the name. The heights also were added by wide exhaust pipes, reminiscent of machine guns from an action movie rather than a system for removing gases.

Attractive in Henday Tiburon price. In the basic configuration, the Tiburon GT V6 model will cost about 18 thousand dollars, a more "packaged" car will come out at $ 800 more expensive. In comparison - Toyota Celica GT-S in the base set costs 21,5 thousand dollars, and Acura RSX Type S - 23,2 thousand dollars. In Tiburon for a lower price you can get additional options in the form of a 6-speed manual transmission, aluminum pedals, a spoiler, and also seats made of high-quality material.

Hyundai Tiburon is known to everyone as a sports car - a participant in the competition. The sports version has four-wheel drive and a turbo engine, stainless steel exhaust pipes, 19-inch wheels, Eibach shock absorbers, Brembo brakes.

Reviews about the car are good enough, the owners of Tiburon of their choice, as a rule, do not regret.