500 horsepower Hyundai Genesis Coupe by Hennessey Tuner School

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At the SEMA Show this week Hyundai and John Hennessey’s Tuner School will show a 500 horsepower Genesis Coupe.

The matte black, carbon fiber-wrapped Hennessey Genesis Carbon Coupe is designed with a high-end European look and performance capabilities to match.

Tuner School is a 14-week program dedicated to teaching its students the secrets to success in the high-performance automotive aftermarket.

It was established by John Hennessey(founder of Hennessey Performance Engineering) as a way to offer its students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hone their craft, learn from professionals in the field, and springboard their career in the aftermarket industry.

This matte black Genesis Coupe packs 500 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, 465 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 time is around 3.9 seconds and a quarter mile time is 12.5 seconds.

These aggressive performance capabilities were accomplished through a variety of engine modifications. The Genesis Carbon Coupe features a Hennessey Custom Single Turbo System, Precision 66 mm ball bearing turbocharger, Tial blow-off valve and 44 mm wastegate, a HKS boost controller and upgraded injectors and fuel pump, among other additions.