Shark Attack:
2007 Tiburon Ready For The Street Or Circuit
2007 Tiburon Offers Bold V6 Performance at Four-Cylinder Price
10/24/2006 Enthusiasts on a budget no longer have to sacrifice their desire for track-inspired styling and handling in a sports coupe now that Hyundai has factory tweaked the components and design of the 2007 Tiburon. Blood is in the water because the V-6 powered Tiburon will start well below the four-cylinder Mitsubishi Eclipse GS.
Tiburon has been reconfigured as a totally balanced cornering machine, available with a modified suspension from Europe, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and 12-inch, cross-drilled rotors formerly available only from the Korean domestic market on the Hyundai Tuscani.
NEW FOR 2007
- Redesigned front and rear fascia, headlights, taillights, hood, front fenders and exhaust tips
- Blue backlit gauges and gun metal accents · Standard MP3 capability
- Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TMPS) · ESC with Brake Assist and Traction Control (SE model)
- Cross-drilled brake rotors with larger rotor size (SE model) · Track-tuned suspension (SE model)
- Full-size spare tire (SE model)
This striking coupe comes in three trim options for 2007: the stylish and affordable GS, the sporty performance SE and the refined performance GT and GT limited. As an added bonus, the SE model comes standard-equipped with a responsive suspension technology featuring sport-tuned European suspension calibration, Electronic Stability Control and brake assist. The sport-tuned suspension provides the Tiburon with tighter spring calibration and firmer damper control giving the car a grounded, sporty driving sensation similar to that of a European sports car.
TRACK-INSPIRED AND PASSIONATE DESIGN
The 2007 Tiburon is defined by its dynamic and aggressive styling. Starting with classic coupe proportions, Hyundai's designers added a new hood with muscular character lines, projector headlights and an aggressive front valance panel. A wedge-like silhouette extends back from the front wheel openings into the tail lights. The attention-grabbing fender side strake garnish provides design continuity with the new front valance. A new track-inspired rear diffuser and bright dual exhausts further connote speed and power.
Combined with the SE's new cross-drilled front brake rotors and updated wheel design, the 2007 Tiburon evokes the tarmac-hugging performance of international motorsport as it strides down the road.
SEGMENT-LEADING SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES
At Hyundai, hard driving begins with safety. That's why the 2007 Tiburon includes a wide range of both active and passive safety features. For 2007, the Tiburon SE gets Electronic Stability Control (ESC), one of the industry's most effective life-saving technologies. IIHS studies show vehicles equipped with ESC experience 56 percent fewer fatalities in single-vehicle crashes. Tiburon SE's ESC system also includes Brake Assist, which provides maximum ABS-level braking force when a panic stop is detected.
Larger front (12-in.) cross-drilled rotors are also standard on the SE. All Tiburon models feature standard four-channel ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) to optimize brake performance under various dynamic loading conditions.
In terms of passive safety, the Tiburon has strong unibody construction, along with front and rear crumple zones, body-side reinforcements, and five-mph energy-absorbing bumpers. The hood also includes buckling creases and safety stops.
Inside, you'll find driver and front passenger advanced frontal airbags, along with front seat-mounted side airbags. The front seatbelts have pretensioners and force limiters, and the outboard rear positions feature LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), which make affixing child safety seats easier.
ENHANCED CHASSIS TUNING FOR TIBURON SE
For 2007, the high-performance Tiburon SE becomes an even more exciting and willing partner for enthusiastic driving. With significantly firmer suspension settings than last year, Tiburon SE goes from being a great handling coupe to a truly exceptional one. The new European-tuned suspension features 13 percent stiffer front spring rate, 10 percent stiffer rear spring rate and unique strut valving. Tiburon SE delivers a 32 percent increase in roll control over the GS. In fact, Tiburon's torsional rigidity is better than the current Infiniti G35 coupe and Tiburon's bending rigidity bests the BMW M3. This superb structural rigidity sets the foundation for precisely tuned handling performance.
All Tiburon models are superbly fun to drive and feature MacPherson strut front and multi-link independent rear suspension. The front suspension uses fade-resistant gas-filled hydraulic struts and a stabilizer bar to control body roll. The multi-link rear system precisely tunes the chassis via gas-filled hydraulic shocks and a stabilizer bar. Advantages of the multi-link rear suspension include optimized rear suspension geometry for added handling and braking stability.
Precise power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is combined with the suspension for responsive handling. Also standard are 205/55R16 performance tires on the Tiburon GS and wider 215/45R17 rubber on the GT, SE and GT Limited.
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 725 dealerships nationwide.
2007 Hyundai Tiburon Specifications
| ENGINE | |
| Type | Beta DOHC CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder (transverse mounted) |
| Materials | Cast iron block/aluminum cylinder head |
| Displacement | 2.0 liters |
| Horsepower | 138 @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| V6 | Tiburon GT, GT Limited, SE |
| Type | Delta DOHC V6 (transverse mounted) |
| Materials | Aluminum block/aluminum cylinder heads |
| Displacement | 2.7 liters |
| Horsepower | 172 @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| 6-speed manual | |
| Gear Ratios | SE |
| First | 3.15:1 |
| Second | 1.94 |
| Third | 1.33:1 |
| Fourth | 1.06:1 |
| Fifth | 0.86:1 |
| Sixth | 0.70:1 |
| Reverse | 3.00 |
| Final Drive | 4.43:1 |
| 5-speed manual | |
| Gear Ratios | GS |
| First | 3.46:1 |
| Second | 2.05:1 |
| Third | 1.39:1 |
| Fourth | 1.06:1 |
| Fifth | 0.84:1 |
| Reverse | 3.25:1 |
| Final Drive | 4.06:1 |
| GT/GT Limited | |
| First | 3.23:1 |
| Second | 1.95:1 |
| Third | 1.30:1 |
| Fourth | 0.94:1 |
| Fifth | 0.78:1 |
| Reverse | 3.46:1 |
| Final Drive | 4.06:1 |
| 4-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® | |
| Gear Ratios | GS |
| First | 2.84:1 |
| Second | 1.53:1 |
| Third | 1.00:1 |
| Fourth | 0.71:1 |
| Reverse | 2.48:1 |
| Final Drive | 4.41:1 |
| GT/GT Limited | |
| First | 2.84:1 |
| Second | 1.53:1 |
| Third | 1.00:1 |
| Fourth | 0.71:1 |
| Reverse | 2.48:1 |
| Final Drive | 4.04:1 |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | MacPherson struts with subframe, coil springs, anti-roll bar, and gas-charged hyudraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear | Multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar and gas-charged hyudraulic shock absorbers |
| STEERING | |
| Type | Power-assisted rack and pinion |
| Overall Ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Turns, lock to lock | 2.6 |
| Turning circle | 35.8 feet (curb to curb) |
| BRAKES / TIRES / WHEELS | |
| Brakes | |
| Front: | Power-assisted 11.0-inch vented disc (12.0-inch SE) |
| Rear: | Power assisted 10.2-inch solid disc |
| ABS: | Four-wheel, four channel |
| Tires | 205/55R16 215/45R17 |
| Wheels | 16 x 6.5-inch aluminum alloy (GS) 17.0 x 7.0-inch aluminum alloy (standard GT, GT Limited, SE) |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 inches |
| Overall length | 173.0 inches |
| Overall width | 69.3 inches |
| Overall height | 52.4 inches |
| Track, front | 59.1 inches |
| Track, rear | 59.1 inches |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
| Head room | |
| Front | 38.0 inches 36.5 inches w/sunroof |
| Rear | 34.1 inches |
| Shoulder Room | |
| Front | 53.9 inches |
| Rear | 50.6 inches |
| Leg Room | |
| Front | 43.1 inches |
| Rear | 29.9 inches |
| 3rd row | |
| Hip room | |
| Front | 51.6 inches |
| Rear | 44.7 inches |
| EPA passenger volume | 81.9 cubic feet |
| EPA cargo volume | 14.8 cubic feet |
| EPA total volume | 96.7 cubic feet |
| CAPACITIES | |
| GS | |
| Fuel | 14.5 gallons |
| Oil | 4.2 quarts |
| Coolant | 3.2 quarts |
| GT/GT Limited/SE | |
| Fuel | 14.5 gallons |
| Oil | 4.8 quarts |
| Coolant | 3.5 quarts |
| CURB WEIGHT FWD/AWD (lbs) | |
| GS | |
| 5-speed manual | 2898 pounds |
| 4-speed automatic | 2972 pounds |
| GT/GT Limited | |
| 5-speed manual | 2969 pounds |
| 4-speed automatic | 3010 pounds |
| SE | |
| 6-speed manual | 2986 pounds |
| FUEL ECONOMY | |
| GS | City/Highway |
| 5-speed manual | 23 mpg/31 mpg |
| 4-speed automatic | 22 mpg/30 mpg |
| GT/GT Limited | |
| 5-speed manual | 19 mpg/27 mpg |
| 4-speed automatic | 19 mpg/26 mpg |
| SE | |
| 6-speed manual | 18 mpg/16 mpg |
2007 Hyundai Tiburon Features
n = standard o = optional -- = not availible| FUNCTIONAL FEATURES | GS | GT | SE | GT Limited |
| Body Construction | ||||
| Steel unibody | n | n | n | n |
| Engine | ||||
| 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder w/CVVT | n | -- | -- | -- |
| 2.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 | -- | n | n | n |
| Engine | ||||
| Rack & pinion, power-assisted | n | n | n | n |
| Suspension | ||||
| Front: MacPherson struts w/coil springs and anti-roll bar | n | n | n | n |
| Rear: Multi-link w/trailing arm and anti-roll bar | n | n | n | n |
| European Sport Suspension tuning | -- | -- | n | -- |
| Transmission | ||||
| 5-speed manual | n | n | -- | n |
| 4-speed automatic w/SHIFTRONIC® | o | o | -- | o |
| 6-speed manual | -- | -- | n | -- |
| Front wheel drive | n | n | n | n |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES | ||||
| Bumpers, 5-mph bodycolor | n | n | n | n |
| Door handles, bodycolor | n | n | n | n |
| Fender moldings, bodycolor | n | n | n | n |
| Glass, tinted | n | -- | -- | -- |
| Glass, tinted w/front sunshade band | -- | n | n | n |
| Headlights, projector beam halogen | n | n | n | n |
| Front fog lights | n | n | n | n |
| Center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) | n | n | n | n |
| Side strake garnish, chrome | n | n | n | n |
| Spoiler, bodycolor high | -- | -- | n | -- |
| Spoiler, bodycolor low | n | n | -- | n |
| Sunroof, power glass tilt/sliding w/sunshade | o | o | o | n |
| Windshield moldings, black | n | n | n | n |
| TIRES & WHEELS | ||||
| 205/55R16 tires | n | -- | -- | -- |
| 215/45R17 tires | -- | n | n | n |
| 16 x 6.5 in. aluminum alloy wheels | n | -- | -- | -- |
| 17 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy wheels | -- | n | n | n |
| Compact spare | n | n | n | |
| Full-size spare | -- | -- | n | -- |
| SAFETY / SECURITY FEATURES | ||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | n | n | n | n |
| Power assisted front disc/rear disc brakes | n | n | n | n |
| 4-channel/4-sensor ABS (Anti-lock braking system) | n | n | n | n |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) w/Traction Control System (TCS) | -- | -- | n | -- |
| Driver and front passenger advanced airbags | n | n | n | n |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags | n | n | n | n |
| Front 3-point seat belts w/adjustable shoulder belt height | n | n | n | n |
| Front seat belts w/ pre-tensioners and force limiters | n | n | n | n |
| Rear 3-point seat belts (2) | n | n | n | n |
| Rear LATCH (lower anchors and upper tether anchors) | n | n | n | n |
| Remote keyless entry system w/panic | n | n | n | n |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | n | n | n | n |
| Front and rear crumple zones | n | n | n | n |
| Hood buckling creases and safety stops | n | n | n | n |
| Body side reinforcements | n | n | n | n |
| INTERIOR FEATURES | ||||
| Air conditioning, manual | n | -- | n | -- |
| Air conditioning, automatic temperature control w/outside temperature display and air quality system | -- | n | -- | n |
| Carpeting, full coverage including cargo area | n | -- | -- | -- |
| Carpeting, deluxe cut-pile | -- | n | n | n |
| Center console w/storage and armrest | n | n | n | n |
| Cigarette lighter, illuminated | n | n | n | n |
| Clock, digital | n | n | n | n |
| Coat hanger, driver's side | n | n | n | n |
| Cup holders, dual center console | n | n | n | n |
| Door pockets | n | n | n | n |
| Door trim, cloth inserts | n | -- | -- | -- |
| Door trim, black leather inserts | -- | n | n | -- |
| Door trim, red leather inserts | -- | -- | -- | n |
| Floor mats | o | o | o | o |
| Foot pedals, aluminum | -- | -- | n | -- |
| Glove box | n | n | n | n |
| Luggage net | o | o | o | o |
| Rear window defroster, electronic w/timer | n | n | n | n |
| Sun visors, dual vanity mirror | n | n | n | n |
| Gunmetal interior accents | -- | n | n | n |
| Shift knob, urethane | n | -- | -- | -- |
| Shift knob, leather | -- | n | n | n |
| Steering wheel, three-spoke urethane | -- | n | n | n |
| Steering wheel, black leather-wrapped | -- | n | n | n |
| Tilt steering | n | n | n | n |
| AUDIO SYSTEM | ||||
| AM/FM/CD/Cassette/MP3, 80 watts w/6 speakers (2 front-door mounted, 2 tweeters and 2 rear panel) | -- | n | -- | -- |
| Kenwood AM/FM/CD/MP3, 220 watts w/6 speakers (2 front-door mounted, 2 tweeters and 2 rear panel) | n | -- | n | -- |
| INFINITY AM/FM/6-CD/MP3, 440 watts w/amp, 7 speakers (2 front-door mounted, 2 tweeters, 2 rear panel, subwoofer) | -- | o | -- | n |
| Subwoofer | -- | o | -- | n |
| Antenna, integrated glass | n | n | n | n |
| ILLUMINATION | ||||
| Front courtesy light, overhead | n | n | n | n |
| Map lights | n | n | n | n |
| Glove compartment, cargo area and ashtray | n | n | n | n |
| Illuminated ignition key | n | n | n | n |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | n | n | n | n |
| Adjustable blue illumination level | n | n | n | n |
| Inside rearview mirror, day/night | n | n | n | n |
| POWER / REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES | ||||
| Cruise control | o | n | n | n |
| Power door locks | n | n | n | n |
| Outside mirrors, bodycolor, heated power | n | n | n | n |
| Power windows w/driver's auto-down, lockout button | n | n | n | n |
| Remote fuel filter door, hood and hatch releses | n | n | n | n |
| SEATS | ||||
| Full cloth fabric, black | n | -- | -- | -- |
| Black cloth insert w/black leather bolsters | -- | n | -- | -- |
| Black cloth insert w/red elather bolsters | -- | -- | n | -- |
| Red leather seating surfaces | -- | -- | -- | n |
| Bucket seats w/adjustable headrests and walk-in device for rear seats | n | n | n | n |
| Driver lumbar support | -- | n | n | n |
| 50/50 split folding rear seats | n | n | n | n |
| METERS / GAUGES | ||||
| Speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, fuel level & LCD digital odometer | n | n | n | n |
| Trip odometer, LCD digital | n | -- | -- | -- |
| Trip computer (distance to empty, trip odometer, average speed & elapsed drive time) | -- | n | n | n |
| WARNING LIGHTS | ||||
| Oil pressure, battery charge, door ajar, air bag, seat belt, low fuel, trunk lid open, ABS, check engine, high beam, brake & cruise | n | n | n | n |
| WIPERS | ||||
| Front two-speed variable intermittent w/washer | n | n | n | n |
| WARRANTY | ||||
| Bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles | n | n | n | n |
| Powertrain, 10 years/100,000 miles | n | n | n | n |
| Corrosion, 7 years/unlimited miles | n | n | n | n |
| Roadside assistance, 5 years/unlimited miles | n | n | n | n |