Between a steady flow of racers like the RMR Red Bull Hyundai Veloster rally car and four solid years of wild SEMA show cars, it’s safe to say that Hyundai and Rhys Millen have a healthy relationship. It continues this year on the first of November when another car debuts in Las Vegas, and according to this teaser video, it’ll be “something special.” We also know it’ll be a Genesis Coupe.
Millen took a break from tuning Genesis models last year with an ostrich-leather–lined Equus, but if we look back to 2009, this new project has a pretty high bar to pass. That year, RMR created the V-8–powered, mid-engined RM460 from a Genny coupe. We’ve watched the teaser video a few times now, but it’s still hard to predict just how Millen plans to surprise the crowd. A lot of fiberglass will be involved, and while the one engine shot features a strong shadow, we think we see enough coil packs to suggest another V-8. Considering that RM460 packed 500 horsepower, this car has to aim higher. Is the world ready for a 600-hp Hyundai? Maybe we’ll find out next week.
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