Are You The Hyundai Veloster Turbo's Engine? *UPDATED*

William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com

October 22, 2011

Since the Hyundai Veloster has come out, the rumor of a more powerful turbocharged engine has been running around. This week, Hyundai has announced a new turbocharged 1.6L I-4 and this could be the rumored Veloster turbo.

The new Gamma 1.6T GDI engine, as Hyundai calls it, should be good for 204 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque from 1750 to 6000 rpm. Like the 1.6L GDI currently in the Veloster, the 1.6T takes advantage of gasoline direct-injection to help boost efficiency and lower emissions. Hyundai says the new engine will meet both the stringent California ULEV-2 and Euro5 emissions standards.

When reached for comment, Hyundai said they "can't comment on future product," but didn't deny the engine wouldn't come stateside.

Update: Tonight at SEMA, CEO John Krafcik announced the Veloster Turbo with the 1.6T will be shown at NAIAS in January alongside the updated Genesis Coupe.

Source: Motor Trend

A little low on torque but compares with my 90 Grand Prix STE Turbo in power and that would spank a Fox bodied Mustang/Capri 5.0L.

Hyundai Veloster Curb weight (lbs., M/T / DCT) 2584-2740 / 2657-2813

Final drive ratio (M/T / A/T) 4.267 / 4.813

conservatively estimating 200lbs extra for the turbo necessity's

Grand Prix STE Turbo Curb Curb Weight, lbs. auto only 3318

Final drive ratio could be 2.84, 3.06 or 3.33 I can't determine at this time

0-60 mph in 7.00 seconds / Standing ¼ mile 15.30 s

It should make for a quick car with decent mileage

195 ft-lb at 1750rpm from a 1.6 is "a little low on torque"?

Just compared to a 1990 3.1L, I would expect quite a bit more as the Cobalt SS turbo was much more like 300lbs and only .4L more