• The Hyundai Tiburon, also called the Coupe or the Tuscani in different markets, is a sports coupe produced by Hyundai between the model years 1997 and 2008. After model year 2002, the Tiburon became the subject of a major face-lift, which included a redesigned exterior and larger dimensions.
  
  

Acceleration and Top Speed

• For the 1997 through 2002 model years, the 1.6-liter engine has an acceleration from 0 to 60 miles per hour (mph) of 10.8 seconds, and a top speed of 120 mph. The 2-liter engine has an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph of 8.3 seconds and a top speed of 125 mph.
  
  For the 2003 through 2008 model years, the 2-liter engine has an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph of 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 130 mph. The 2.7-liter automatic engine has an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 132 mph. The 2.7-liter GT five-speed engine has an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 137 mph. The 2.7-liter SE six-speed engine has an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 8 seconds and a top speed of 145 mph. The 2.7 liter GT six-speed engine has an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 145 mph.
  
  

Horsepower

• For the 1997 through 2002 model years, the 1.6-liter in-line four-cylinder engine has 116 horsepower at 5,800 revolutions per minute (rpm). The 2-liter in-line four-cylinder engine has 140 horsepower at 6,000 rpm.
  
  For the 2003 through 2008 model years, the 2-liter inline four-cylinder engine has 138 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. The 2008 model of the same engine has 142 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. The 2.7-liter V-6 engine has 173 horsepower at 6,000 rpm.
  
  

Fuel Economy

• For the 1997 through 2002 year models, the 1.6-liter engine gets 31 to 37 miles per gallon (mpg), depending upon upgrades. The 2-liter engine gets 28 to 33 mpg.
  
  For the 2003 through 2008 year models, the 2-liter engine gets 32 to 35 mpg. The 2.7-liter engine gets 27 to 28 mpg.