Adrenaline junkies need look no further
The 2008 Tiburon quickly dispels the myth that it's not possible to create an affordable sports car that also delivers on style and performance.
At first glance you'll admire the sleek, powerful exterior with its wide, aggressive stance that radiates poise and confidence.
Look a little closer to find unique styling details such as shark fins, dual chrome exhaust and a racing-inspired fuel door.
And under the hood you'll see an impressive 2.7 litre, 24-valve DOHC V6 engine with 172 horsepower.
In fact, the very shape of the Tiburon was created with aerodynamic efficiency in mind, helping it glide effortlessly to any destination.
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GS$ 17,025
GT$ 19,925
GT Limited$ 22,525
SE$ 22,375
Engine
GS
GT/GT Limited
SE
2.0L, 16-valve, DOHC inline 4-cylinder
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2.7L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
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Displacement (liters)
2.0
2.7
2.7
Horsepower @ rpm
138@6000
172@6000
172@6000
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm
136@4500
181@3800
181@3800
Compression ratio
10.1:1
10.0:1
10.0:1
Valve train
DOHC 16-valve with CVVT
DOHC 24-valve
DOHC 24-valve
Exhaust
Dual
Dual
Dual
Transmission
GS
GT/GT Limited
SE
Drive configuration: front wheel drive
Type
5-speed manual
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6-speed manual
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4-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC®
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Final drive ratio (MT/AT)
4.056/4.407
4.063/4.042
4.428
Body/Suspension/Chasis
GS
GT/GT Limited
SE
Materials
High Tensile Steel
High Tensile Steel
High Tensile Steel
Front suspension: independent MacPherson struts with gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension: independent multi-link with gas-pressurized shock abosorbers and stabilizer bar
Sport-tuned suspension
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Track-tuned suspension
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Rack-and-pinion steering
Turns (lock to lock)
2.6
2.6
2.6
Turning diameter (curb to curb, feet)
35.8
35.8
35.8
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
