2003 Hyundai Tiburon reviews and buying
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2003 Hyundai Tiburon
The 2003 Hyundai Tiburon has been a very successful
sporty coupe for Hyundai and this year's model should
do equally well, if not better with a redesign that
includes new styling, larger dimensions, and a V6 engine
on the GT model; the base model retains the 4-cylinder.
The Tiburon offers a comfortable ride, good handling
capability, a variety of sporty add-ons and a fair collection
of standard features for driving pleasure.
Under The Hood
The basic model Tiburon comes with a 4-cylinder, 2.0
liter dohc with a 5-speed manual transmission that pumps
out 140 hp @ 6000 rpm. This power is strongest around
the 4800 rpm mark where the torque is measured at 133
ft-lbs.
Hyundai has given a few transmission and engine size
options. It is possible to get the 4-cyl as a 4-speed
automatic as well. The GT V6 has an added option, with
6-speed manual transmission available instead of the
5-speed manual or the 4-speed automatic. The V6 is a
2.7 liter dohc measured at 181 hp @ 6000 rpm and it
is most powerful around the 4000 rpm mark, with 171ft-lbs
of torque.
Both models come standard equipped with 4-wheel disc
brakes, front side airbags and optional ABS, while the
GT V6 has sport suspension and 17-inch wheels instead
of the 16-inch ones on the base model.
Standard Features and Optional Add-ons
The base model Tiburon includes the following great
features at no extra cost: air conditioning, cruise
control, power locks, mirrors and windows, an AM/FM/CD
player and remote keyless entry, just to name a few.
The V6 has some added attractions, on top of the bigger
engine. These include leather upholstery and steering
wheel wrapping and an upgrade to the Infinity audio
system that includes a cassette player.
The optional add-ons are mostly enhancements to the
sporty styling. The various additions can be chosen
in different combinations from nearly a dozen alternative
packages. However, they mostly include the following
details; power sunroof, aluminum pedals and a high spoiler.
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