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hyundai has issued the following press release:
hyundai motor unveils images of its luxury sports coupe concept hnd-9
- the hnd-9 hints at hyundai’s next-generation luxury sports coupe design
- more details to be revealed at the 2013 seoul motor show
march 21, 2013 – hyundai motor company, the fastest-growing car manufacturer by brand, today unveiled exterior renderings of the ‘hnd-9’, its latest luxury sports coupe concept.
the ‘hnd-9’ represents an evolution of hyundai’s fluidic sculpture design philosophy. the ninth concept model developed by hyundai motor group’s r&d center in namyang, korea, the hnd-9 features sophisticated details in every design element, reinforcing a premium look.
in particular, the hnd-9, with its dramatic long bonnet and wheelbase, is a modern reinterpretation of the elegant image of a classic premium sports coupe.
fluidic yet sleek character lines that stretch from headlamp to trunk, voluminous, powerful car body and a striking, wide hexagonal-shaped radiator grille underscore the high performance image of the concept.
furthermore, butterfly doors, spiral-shaped lines connected to the headlamp, softly glistening silver coating, dual twin exhaust and uniquely designed head and rear lamps give the car a sleek futuristic look.
as a rear-wheel drive, high-performance sports coupe concept, hnd-9 is equipped with 3.3-litre turbo gdi petrol engine and eight-speed auto transmission, delivering maximum output of 370ps.
the hnd-9 is set to make its world debut during hyundai’s press conference on 28 march at the 2013 seoul motor show. more details of the concept’s design and its cutting-edge technologies will be revealed at the show.