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Powertrain

Power and Innovation

The Powertrain R&D Center develops the heart of all motor vehicles, from compact cars to luxury sedans and commercial vehicles.
The Center researches and develops engines, transmissions and eco-friendly exhaust systems. With our full line-up of proprietary technologies, we are creating industry-leading powertrains recognized the world over

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  • - Start of mass production : 1991
  • - Outfitted models : Scoupe
  • - Displacement (liters) : 1.5
  • - Max. power (PS) : 110

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  • - Start of mass production : 2004
  • - Outfitted models : Sonata / Lotze
      (Magentis or Optima in overseas
      markets)
  • - Displacement (liters) : 2.0 / 2.4
  • - Max. power (PS) : 163 / 179
  • - Max. torque (kg.m) : 20.1 / 23.5

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  • - Start of mass production : 2006
  • - Outfitted models : Veracruz /
      Mohave (Borrego)
  • - Displacement (liters) : 3.0
  • - Max. power (PS) : 240 / 250
  • - Max. torque (kg.m) : 46 / 55

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  • - Start of mass production : 2008
  • - Outfitted models : Genesis
  • - Displacement (liters) : 3.3 / 3.8
  • - Max. power (PS) : 262 / 290
  • - Max. torque (kg.m) : 32.2 / 36.5

- Class-best powertrains

Hyundai Motor realized automotive independence by developing the first Korea-designed Alpha engine and transmission in 1991.
In 2004, it achieved another milestone by developing Korea’s first export engine, the Theta World engine.
In 2006, we developed the 3.0-liter V6 S-passenger diesel engine for our Veracruz model and in 2007, introduced a full line-up of engines for commercial vehicles with the F (3.9 liter), G (5.9 liter) and H (10 liter) engines.
In 2008, with the rear-wheel drive Lambda 3.3/3.8 liter and Tau 4.6-liter engines outfitted in the Genesis, Hyundai·Kia is showcasing its leading engine technology to the world.

- Green engines

Ever since the Powertrain Center designed Korea's first engine, it has continued to be at the forefront of commercializing technology breakthroughs. Its green engine offers innovative fuel savings and lower exhaust emissions.
The Center is now pursuing the development of a clean diesel engine that runs on ethanol E85 (containing 85% ethanol) to secure CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy - North American fuel regulation) credits. Our engineers are hard at work developing region-specific engines for Europe, South America, China and India as an answer to soaring oil prices and changing environmental policies.

- Environmentally-friendly exhaust systems

In response to increasingly stringent regulations on exhaust emissions, the Powertrain Center is stepping up its efforts to develop technologies that raise fuel efficiency, lighten vehicle weight, lower friction and improve driving power. Additionally, the Center is working on development of powertrains for hybrid electric vehicles.

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- Powertrain Technology Timelines

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