quote:The Tau is Hyundai Motor Company's newest V8 engine, replacing the Omega. It is reported to deliver an estimated 375 horsepower (280 kW) and 333 ft·lbf (451 N·m) of torque -- on premium unleaded fuel -- at 4.6 L (~281 cu in). The engine can adapt to run on regular fuel without damage, although with slightly lower performance.
News reports also suggest the engine might be produced in 5.0 L (~305 cu in) and 5.5 L (~336 cu in), with superchargers added to the latter engine. It will have 4 valves per cylinder with CVVT.
I wouldn't be suprised at all if Hyundai releases a super-car in the next few years using that 5.5l twin-turboed or the likes. Hyundai has been developing and moving up in the auto-industry at lightspeed these past few years. -- THIS IS SPENCER. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - I HAVE JOE. RETURNING TO BASE.
