Hyundai Tiburon
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Affordable sport coupe (1996-2008). 2.0 four or 2.7 V6. A budget tuner favorite of the 2000s.
The Hyundai Tiburon is an affordable front-drive sport coupe sold from 1996 to 2008. With a 2.0 liter four or a 2.7 liter V6 and sharp, aggressive styling, it offered an inexpensive entry into the sport-coupe world and became a budget tuner favorite in the 2000s. It was a value-priced alternative to pricier coupes. On WhipJury, the Tiburon appears as a nostalgic, affordable tuner coupe.
Tiburon specifications
2.0 liter four or 2.7 liter V6. Front-wheel drive. 5- or 6-speed manual or automatic. Affordable sport coupe, popular in the 2000s budget tuner scene.
Frequently asked questions about Hyundai Tiburon
What engines does the Tiburon offer?
A 2.0 liter four and a 2.7 liter V6, with manual or automatic transmissions, driving the front wheels.
Is the Tiburon rear-wheel drive?
No, it is front-wheel drive. For an affordable rear-drive Hyundai coupe, the later Genesis Coupe is the one to look at.
Is the Tiburon a good tuner car?
It was a popular budget tuner coupe in the 2000s, valued more for its looks and low cost than outright performance. Aftermarket support exists but is smaller than for Japanese rivals.
Is the Tiburon reliable?
Generally acceptable for an affordable coupe of its era. Condition and maintenance history matter most given the cars age now.
What replaced the Tiburon?
The Genesis Coupe effectively took over as Hyundai sport coupe, moving to a rear-drive layout and more power.
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