Blood Type Racing, a tuner from Chikago, has unleashed a 1,000-horsepower
Genesis Coupe at the 2014 SEMA show.
With a host of engine upgrades, suspension changes, and exterior and interior
modifications, the Genesis Coupe by Blood Type Racing combines massive power with the true,
adrenaline pumping experience of underground racing.
"Our focus on this vehicle was to build on the impressive performance abilities
of the Genesis Coupe and help the growth of the aftermarket tuner community,"
said Sam Lee, product manager, Blood Type Racing Inc. "It's easy to add lots of
power to an engine, but we engineered all other aspects of the vehicle -
cornering and handling, stopping power, and visual appearance - to complement
the massive horsepower we're now getting from the engine. We've engineered a
true, total package Genesis Coupe."
Leveraging the Genesis Coupe's performance DNA, the Blood Type Racing's version uses
Hyundai's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder as the engine's foundation. The
engine received new sleeves, and was bored to give a larger displacement. With
the addition of a high-boost Precision Turbo turbocharger, strengthened and
fully balanced internal components, a custom intake, intercooler, full exhaust
kit and nitrous injection, the BTR Genesis Coupe sends over 800 horsepower to
the rear wheels (nearly 1,000 horsepower at the crank) through a six-speed
manual transmission.
BTR gave the vehicle an aggressive, underground racing appearance by adding a
custom wide body kit designed for BTR by Kei Miura from Japan, with 40mm-wider
front and 60mm-wider rear fenders, front bumper lip spoiler, rear diffuser and a
GT wing for added down force.
In the cabin, the Hyundai Genesis by Blood Type Racing boasts Tanabe OLED Revel gauges, Sabelt
racing seats and harnesses, a Sabelt steering wheel and Cusco roll cage.
