Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Hyundai refreshed the S-Coupe, or Scoupe, after just two years since it introduced it on the market, and besides some visual changes, it introduced brand new engines.
While the 1990 S-Coupe looked almost unfinished, with some rough edges here and there, the facelifted version was closer to a well-finished vehicle. Even though it shared the same platform with Hyundai Excel, it offered a stiffer suspension.
The car sported a new front fascia with sleeker headlights flush to the grille and curved lines. Since the front fenders had to be replaced, the carmaker emphasized the sidelines, making the car look wider. In the back, the redesigned taillights featured smoked lenses for the reversing lights and a reshaped trunk lid. Hyundai added a third brake light in the rear wing.
Inside, the instrument cluster was tall, curved toward the driver, and wide. It covered the center stack as well. A large tachometer was placed on the left side of the panel, giving a sporty feeling to the driver. The front bucket seats featured some bolstering, but not too much. It was more for the look than for hold occupants during high-speed cornering. Hyundai offered room for four adults in the S-Coupe, but it was not that roomy in the back-seats. It was more of a two-adults plus two-kids vehicle.
Under the hood, Hyundai installed its newly developed Alpha engine, with or without a turbocharger. The Korean carmaker worked hard to make the tiny 1.5-liter more punchy, but not too much. In the naturally-aspirated version, the carmaker paired it to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. At the same time, Hyundai offered the turbocharged version exclusively with a five-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i 4AT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1495 cm3 |
Power: | 66.2 KW @ 5600 RPM 90 HP @ 5600 RPM 89 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 127 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/52.8 in (1,389/1,341 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2150 lbs (975 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3174.7 lbs (1440 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1495 cm3 |
Power: | 66.2 KW @ 5600 RPM 90 HP @ 5600 RPM 89 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 127 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.2 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/52.8 in (1,389/1,341 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2079 lbs (943 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3174.7 lbs (1440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i GT 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1495 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5500 RPM 116 HP @ 5500 RPM 114 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 170 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120.5 mph (194 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/52.8 in (1,389/1,341 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2237.7 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3174.7 lbs (1440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |