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== Tiburons are for FAG's ==
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[[Image:2005_tiburon_001.gif|center|200px]]
 
 
==Year Models==
 
*[[1997 Tiburon|1997]]
 
*[[1998 Tiburon|1998]]
 
*[[1999 Tiburon|1999]]
 
*[[2000 Tiburon|2000]]
 
*[[2001 Tiburon|2001]]
 
*[[2003 Tiburon|2003]]
 
*[[2004 Tiburon|2004]]
 
*[[2005 Tiburon|2005]]
 
*[[2006 Tiburon|2006]]
 
 
==Trims==
 
*[[Base]]
 
*[[FX]]
 
*[[Coupe]]
 
*[[GS]]
 
*[[GT]]
 
*[[GT LTD]]
 
*[[SE]]
 
 
==Available Colors==
 
*[[Alpine White]]
 
*[[Cardinal Red]]
 
*[[Cobalt Blue]]
 
*[[Jet Black]]
 
*[[Lithium Yellow]]
 
*[[Super Silver Metallic]]
 
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The '''Hyundai Tiburon''' is a [[sport compact]] [[coupe]] produced by [[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]] since 1996. [[Enthusiast]]s sometimes refer to the Tiburon by the [[nickname]] 'Tib' or 'Tibby'.
 
 
Based on the current [[Hyundai Elantra|Elantra]] platform, this car is [[front wheel drive]]. The 1999-2001 Tiburons were marketed as the '''Turbulence''' in its home market of [[South Korea]]. Its successor model is marketed as the '''Tuscani'''. Outside South Korea, with the exception of [[North America]], the car is marketed as the '''Coupé'''. In [[North America]], [[Austria]] and [[Australia]], it retains the Tiburon nameplate. Engine choices include a 1.6, 1.8, or 2.0 inline four-cylinder Beta engine with variable valve timing on the inlet valves (''CVVT'') or a 2.7L V6 Delta engine. The car is available with a five- or six-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.
 
 
Hyundai first produced the Tiburon in [[1996]]. All versions of the Tiburon manufactured from 1996-[[2001]] were called RD Tiburons. There was no [[2002]] Tiburon. It was available in a few foreign markets with engine choices of either 1.6L or 1.8L. In the [[United States]], The Tiburon was first offered in [[1997]] with an engine choice of 1.8L. Then Hyundai upgraded the Tiburon to an available 2.0L Engine choice, marked the FX in 1998. The Tiburon was offered in [[1998]] with both the FX (2.0L) model and the base 1.8L model. It is rumored that in 1999, Hyundai invested a large amount of money into the body style of the Tiburon, but left the engine unchanged. The Tiburons manufactured from [[1999]] to 2001 are referred to as 2nd generation RD Tiburons (RD2's). The 2.0L was rated at 140 hp at the crankshaft (the car's manual specifies 102kw at the flywheel). The 1.6L was not offered in America. The 2.0L produces a 0-60 time of 7.1s, with a 1/4 mile time of 16.5s. Base weight was around 2556, giving the RD Tiburon a higher power to weight ratio than the newer GK 2.0L. None of the RD tiburons had ABS.
 
 
Early model GK (2003+ Tiburon) GT V6's were rated at 170 [[horsepower]], while newer ones are rated at 173 hp SAE <!-- this is clearly the same rating. The confusion is almost certainly the failure to use the same units -->. The 2.0 inline four-cylinder produce 145 hp at 6000 rpm and 184 N·m (138 ft·lbf) of [[torque]] at 4500 rpm. The 1.6 produces 105 hp @ 5,800 rpm and 143 N·m @ 4,500 rpm. The V6 engine produces 173 hp @ 6000 rpm and 245 N·m (181 ft·lbf) @ 3800 rpm. It can produce 0 to 100 km/h times of 7.2 seconds.
 
 
In Australia, the 1996-2000 Hyundai Coupe was assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 as providing "significantly worse than average" protection for its occupants in the event of a crash.[http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/vrne5nav.nsf/childdocs/-B8F8655488907260CA256FD300241C1A-667BCFE41674A389CA256FD300241C2B-1EE471300C4801C3CA2570A400083B3F?open]
 
 
Turbulence is the OEM name giving to the 2nd generation Tiburon over in Korea. The Tiburon only lasted from 97(6) til 1999 (RD1). Then the Turbulence was developed (RD2), and lived the years 2000 through 2001. Now the Tiburon is badged a Tuscani (GK).
 
 
==1st Generation(1997-1999)==
 
Also known as the RD1, the first generation of the Hyundai Tiburon follows in the footsteps of the [[Scoupe|Hyundai Scoupe]], coming into develpment in 1997.
 
It was shipped with the [[Beta]] engine.
 
 
==2nd Generation(2000-2001)==
 
With the kickname, RD2, the second generation of the Hyundai Tiburon was launched in 2000.
 
The RD2s were also shipped with the [[Beta]] engine.
 
 
==3rd Generation(2003-2007)==
 
The third generation of the Hyundai Tiburon launched in 2003 and was dubbed the GK.
 
The GK was shipped with the [[Beta 2]] engine.
 
 
== RD1 vs RD2 ===
 
'''Will [this] part from an RD1 fit on an RD2? Vice versa'''
 
:On the outside, the front fenders and side skirts are compatible. Everything else is unique to the specific generation. Interior, the gauges will not work. Shift surround can work, however it may look out of place. Stereo surround will fit also, but won't match the dash correctly. Seats, cargo cover, and center console all should work without a hitch. Front and rear strut bars are compatible, as is headers, intake, cams, cold air intake (exc. REV A Tibs) and pretty much anything else mechanical will work, i.e. struts.
 
 
==What is a Rev A Tiburon?==
 
:If you own a 1997 model year Tiburon, then this is for you. Otherwise, you have nothing to worry about. What a Rev A Tib consists of is an Evap canister (for the fuel vapors) that is placed behind the left side fog light making it impossible for the placement of an AEM (or any knock-off) cold air intake system. (after 1997, this Canister was moved to the rear of the vehicle)<br />
 
:It also includes captive rotors in the front which allow for easier wheel bearing replacement, but do not allow for most aftermarket wheels.
 
 
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Revision as of 17:33, 25 August 2006

Tiburons are for FAG's