Hyundai V8 Equus

Is it time to give Hyundai's luxury sedan a second chance? The Equus Arrives in America Although the Equus only arrived stateside in 2011, a previous generation had been sold in South Korea since. 2008-2009 Kia Mohave/Borrego 2008-2012 Hyundai Genesis 2009-2011 Hyundai Equus Hyundai Motor Company has also shown a supercharged version of the 4.6 Tau MPi engine at 2008 SEMA show, [3] and later 2009 Chicago Auto Show. This engine was equipped with a supercharger and cylinder deactivation technology to produce an estimated 460 hp (343 kW) while returning better fuel economy.

[4]. The Hyundai Equus (Korean: 현대 에쿠스; RR: Hyundai Equus) was a full-sized, front-engine, rear. 2012 Hyundai Equus The 2012 Equus is the second model year produced and is a positive departure from the very problematic 2011 model.

It gets a new 5-liter V8 engine paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission system. For the Ultimate trim, power rear side window shades have become standard. The most powerful Hyundai ever produced, Equus delivers effortless performance thanks to a 429 ps 5,0-litre V8 'Tau' engine that is mated to a seamless 8.

The Hyundai Equus was the largest and most powerful car Hyundai had ever produced. The massive Korean land yacht came strapped with a 5.0l V8 engine dubbed the Tau engine. The 2015 Hyundai Equus gets a standard 5.0-liter V8 that produces 429 hp and 376 pound-feet of torque.

Rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission are standard. The EPA's fuel. Under the hood, the Equus was launched with a 4.6-liter V8 mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox, but that setup was replaced a year later with a 5.0.

Specs of Hyundai Equus (VI) 5.0 GDi V8 (429 Hp) SHIFTRONIC /2011, 2012, 2013/. The Hyundai Equus is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that produces 429 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard.

The Equus' 15/23 mpg city/highway EPA fuel economy rating is comparable with that of other V8-powered luxury sedans, but low for the class overall. Auto journalists agree that the 2015 Equus is never wanting for power.