Hyundai introduces 600-hp Elantra GT for SEMA

The first 600-hp SEMA concept of 2012 is here and it comes from Hyundai. The company joined forces with California-based tuner Bisimoto Engineering on the Bisimoto Elantra GT.

The Bisimoto is one of the highest-output concepts ever created by Hyundai, dwarfing even the V8 Genesis RMR500 Coupe from 2011. It does this through an entire overhaul of the 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine.

Bisimoto installed steel rods, a turbo kit, new camshafts and forged pistons. AEM provided smart ignition coils while MSD contributed coil wires. Bisimoto and Turbonetics joined to install the turbocharger, blow-off and wastegate. A full list of power modifications is below.

Underneath, the Elantra GT gets Progress coilovers and springs, 18-inch Challenge wheels and a Bisimoto-spec clutch. The roll cage is provided by JNF.

Graphics and body kits are attached, as well as a Burns stainless steel muffler. Inside, Bisimoto takes care of the racing seats and harness, Odyssey does the dry cell battery and Rueda takes care of the interior paint.

The Bisimoto Elantra GT will join the Hyundai Velocity, Cosworth Veloster and Ark Veloster on the company’s stand in Las Vegas.

Powertrain Modifications:

-- Bisimoto-built 1.8L “NU” family Hyundai engine

-- Bisimoto steel rods, turbo kit, intake gasket, injectors, and web level 2.4 camshafts

-- Arias forged pistons

-- AEM Series 2 EMS, and smart IGBT coils

-- MSD coil wires

-- NGK Iridium spark plugs

-- PurOl Oils

-- Bisimoto/Turbonetics BTX6462 turbocharger, blow-off, wastegate

-- Spearco intercooler

-- Golden Eagle sleeved block, intake manifold

-- Griffin radiator

-- Supertech valvetrain

-- Vibrant Vanjen clamps and stainless hardware

-- AEM water-methanol kit

-- AEM 320lph fuel pump

-- ARP head, main and wheel studs

-- Portflow custom headwork

-- VP Streetblaze 100 fuel

-- Kinsler fuel filters

Source: Autoweek