The ground-breaking fabrication for the 2.0T continues over at AMS. The potential kit will include TiAL BOV and wastegate secured with V-band connections. The exhaust manifold will be cast, the intercooler pipes powdercoated black. The world of Theta-II/G4KF/2.0T will never be the same.

More at AMS Racing Blog

Mark @ AMS has written that the prototype header arrived from CP-E and the updated fuel system is complete. We are anxiously watching this build, curious to see what sort of results can be squeezed out of the Theta II vs. the 4B11T given their shared lineage.

AMS Performance Blog — Nica’s 2010 Genesis 2.0T R-Spec build update 4

AMS is reporting an interesting change of direction in their 2.0T R build, the development of a turbo kit co-engineered with CP-E

You know we love engine codes (4B11T = Mitsubishi 2.0 Turbo), so I thought I’d toss out here the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0 Turbo engine code: G4KF

Your basic overview

A quick look at the basic specs of the new Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T makes for a bit of an interesting read. Mind you we are far from Supercar specs here, but it does show some promise. With a base price of about $22,750, the Genesis Coupe starts off right. Front engine and rear wheel drive (limited slip even!) with decent power figures make for a nice place to start. Although the car is a bit on the portly side, at about 3,380 lbs, the available 210hp and 223 lb/ft of torque coupled with the variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust cams should keep you entertained. Round that out with a six speed gearbox (manual, of course) and you find yourself smack in the middle of a reasonably capable package.

Brakes and suspension also read about the same. 13.4″ vented discs up front, and 13″ vented discs out back help pull the car to a halt well, and general consensus is that they do so with out the fade you might see in sub standard equipment. Both the front and rear are equipped with 4 piston fixed type calipers to get the job done. Suspension itself is pretty much what you would expect to see here, with Macpherson struts handling leveling duties in the front, along with the 25mm anti-roll bar. Rear suspension is on par as well, multilink suspension with a 22mm bar to help keep body roll in check. Good enough to get the job done, but a sturdier bar in the rear might be welcomed if getting the car sideways is your thing.

Overall, the Genesis Coupe shows promise, even in it’s most basic form. Considering the base price, as well all the available options, and you have a well rounded that, dollar for dollar, is hard to beat. It’s not an M3, but for about 33% of the cost, did you really think it would be?