While most of the cars at the SEMA Show are built to be over-the-top displays of horsepower and gaudiness Hyundai is preparing to showcase at least one of its new Veloster models that takes a different approach.
Make no mistake, the car created by marketing agency PM Lifestyle and the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) will display a full suite of modifications, but it’s designed to be representative of what the average tuner could do with his or her car. The message is clear: Hyundai is betting the Veloster will be a hit with the tuner crowd and with auto enthusiasts and is working to showcase just how attractive a platform it can be.
Far more than just IHE (Intake, Header, Exhaust), the ‘Versatile Veloster’ will get a Sequence-X body kit, Konig wheels and plenty of Seibon carbon fiber goodies, including the hood and trunk, with a custom blue paint job covering the rest of the car. Performance upgrades include an AEM Cold Air Intake, Magnaflow exhaust and a custom header, while KW was contracted for a full coilover suspension and SSBC is supplying the brakes. Making an expected 163-hp (up from in the stock car), there’s also a Nitrous Express system for some added power.
On display at the 2011 SEMA Show from November 1-4, the PM Lifestyle ‘Versatile’ Veloster will then go on a three-year show tour with UTI, making appearances at 120 autocross, supercross and demonstration events.
Get a full rundown of the modifications after the jump and see AutoGuide’s complete 2011 SEMA Show preview here:
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Mechanically, PM Lifestyle plans to customize the following:
Ÿ AEM Cold Air Intake
Ÿ Autometer Phantom Nitrous Pressure and Air/Fuel Ratio Gauges
Ÿ Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator
Ÿ B&M Hi-Tek Oil Cooler Fan
Ÿ B&M Launch Control Unit
Ÿ Chasebays Engine Ground Kit
Ÿ KW Full Coilover Suspension
Ÿ Magnaflow Exhaust
Ÿ Magnaflow Hi-Flow Racing Catalytic Converter
Ÿ Flex-A-Lite Radiator/Racing Thermostat
Ÿ Nitrous Express Piranha and Purge Systems
Ÿ Nitrous Express Automatic Bottle Heater
Ÿ Royal Purple Fluids
Ÿ SSBC Big Brake Kit
Ÿ SPEC Clutch
Ÿ Custom Racing Header and Chassis Brace
Ÿ Optima Battery – 8022-091 75/25 Dual Terminal
Ÿ Konig Deception Wheels (18×8)
Ÿ Continental Extreme Contact DW Tires
Interior modifications include:
Ÿ Cipher Auto Peanut Butter Leather Seats
Ÿ Infinite Auto Design Peanut Butter Leather Center Console and Rear Seats
Ÿ Infinite Auto Design Custom Suede A-Pillars and Headliner
Ÿ Custom Snap-On Tool Storage Unit in Rear
Ÿ Custom Harness Bar
Ÿ Kicker 10-inch Solo Subwoofer
Kicker 400-watt Class D Amplifier
Ÿ Kicker Audio Door Speakers
Ÿ Kicker PES19C Substation Enclosure
Ÿ Panasonic Toughbook
Ÿ Status Seat Belt Harnesses
PM Lifestyle will also make exterior enhacements to the Veloster, including:
Ÿ D-BASF Custom Paint Mix
Ÿ GReddy Carbon Fiber Hood Dampers
Ÿ Hyundai Genesis LED Door Mirrors
Ÿ Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood
Ÿ Seibon Carbon Fiber Trunk
Ÿ Seibon Carbon Fiber Lower Rear Diffuser
Ÿ Sequence-X Body Kit
Ÿ V-LEDS HID Fog Light Kit
Ÿ V-LEDS Complete LED Light Conversion
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