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2008 — 2013 · sedan

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About this generation

The first-generation Hyundai Genesis (BH) luxury sedan was produced from 2008 to 2013, marking Hyundai's entry into rear-wheel-drive luxury.

The first-generation Hyundai Genesis (BH platform) debuted at the North American International Auto Show in January 2008. Representing a $600 million engineering investment, the BH sedan established Hyundai's rear-wheel-drive luxury segment presence. It featured a near-ideal 53:47 front-to-rear weight distribution and five-link independent suspension at both axles.

Engine options featured 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter Lambda V6 engines alongside the award-winning 4.6-liter Tau V8 engine (385 hp). A high-performance 5.0-liter Tau GDI V8 producing 429 hp was introduced in the 5.0 R-Spec model. Transmissions upgraded during the 2011 facelift from six-speed units to Hyundai's proprietary eight-speed automatic.

Specifications

4975 mm195.9 in

Length

1890 mm74.4 in

Width

1480 mm58.3 in

Height

2935 mm115.6 in

Wheelbase

450 l15.9 cu ft

Trunk

150 mm5.9 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

3.3

259hp(193 kW)

3.3 l 6-speed automatic RWD

2008–2011

Torque: 316 Nm (233 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3342 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: G6DB
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 73 l (19.3 gal US)

3.8

286hp(213 kW)

3.8 l 6-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.6 s

2008–2011

Torque: 358 Nm (264 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 3778 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: G6DA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 73 l (19.3 gal US)

3.8

286hp(213 kW)

3.8 l 8-speed automatic RWD

2011–2013

Torque: 358 Nm (264 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 3778 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: G6DA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 73 l (19.3 gal US)

3.3 GDI

296hp(221 kW)

3.3 l 8-speed automatic RWD

2011–2013

Torque: 348 Nm (257 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3342 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: G6DH
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 73 l (19.3 gal US)

3.8 GDI

330hp(246 kW)

3.8 l 8-speed automatic RWD

2011–2013

Torque: 395 Nm (291 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3778 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: G6DJ
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 73 l (19.3 gal US)

4.6

370hp(276 kW)

4.6 l 6-speed automatic RWD

2008–2009

Torque: 451 Nm (333 lb-ft)
Displacement: 4627 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: G8BA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 73 l (19.3 gal US)

4.6

385hp(287 kW)

4.6 l 6-speed automatic RWD

2009–2011

Torque: 451 Nm (333 lb-ft)
Displacement: 4627 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: G8BA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 73 l (19.3 gal US)

4.6

385hp(287 kW)

4.6 l 8-speed automatic RWD

2011–2012

Torque: 451 Nm (333 lb-ft)
Displacement: 4627 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: G8BA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 73 l (19.3 gal US)

5.0 GDI

429hp(320 kW)

5.0 l 8-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.3 s

2011–2013

Torque: 510 Nm (376 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5038 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: G8BE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 73 l (19.3 gal US)

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