Hyundai Veloster Set to Heat Up Australian Roads
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SYDNEY – Nov 3, 2011: Hyundai Motor Company Australia announced today that a 1.6 litre turbo petrol engine will join the already confirmed naturally aspirated 1.6-litre petrol engine in the innovative Hyundai Veloster coupe line-up.
Hyundai Motor Company Australia plans to launch the naturally aspirated Veloster in early 2012, whilst timing of the turbo model variants is yet to be confirmed.
To showcase Veloster’s potential, Hyundai Motor America is showcasing the all-new three door Veloster at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show which is being held in Las Vegas from the 1st to 4th November. Hyundai has united with some of the biggest names in the North American aftermarket industry to build five one-of-a-kind Veloster show cars for the Hyundai display at SEMA.
The lineup of Hyundai vehicles includes:
ARK Performance Veloster
To showcase the performance
capabilities and aftermarket potential of its three-door coupe, Hyundai
teamed up with ARK Performance to transform Veloster into a sleek rally
car. The ARK Performance Veloster will be unveiled with a custom
twin-scroll turbocharger increasing its horsepower to 157 kW and a bright
green and flat gray paint scheme to give enthusiasts a glimpse at
Veloster’s potential. The Veloster will showcase mechanical, interior
and exterior modifications including an open wheel concept with aggressive
fenders and Nitto tires. ARK will also develop Veloster specific parts to
showcase the tunability of the engine and vehicle exterior.
PM Lifestyle Veloster
Hyundai partnered with PM Lifestyle, a
leader in creative innovation and digital media distribution in the
automotive industry, and the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to develop
a powerful and interactive custom Veloster for this year’s SEMA Show.
The bold, blue Veloster with a carbon-fibre hood, Konig Deception wheels
and custom leather interior will make its debut on the SEMA Show floor and
then take off on a three-year show tour with UTI, making appearances at
over 120 autocross, supercross and school demonstration events. With an
anticipated performance of 122 kW, PM Lifestyle’s custom Veloster
will showcase many special modifications, making it a guaranteed highlight
at this year’s SEMA Show.
Rhys Millen Racing 2WD Global Rally Cross Veloster
Rhys Millen
Racing (RMR) will also showcase his Two-Wheel Drive Veloster Rally Car.
This production-based two-wheel drive racer has custom lightweight RMR body
panels, improved aerodynamics, and rally-inspired suspension tuning for the
rally enthusiast. The car features Hyundai’s 2.0-litre turbocharged
four-cylinder engine and delivers 224 kW and 406Nm.
Photos and additional details on Hyundai’s 2011 SEMA cars are available at www.hyundainews.com