Hyundai Equus / Centennial (LZ/YJ) Sedan (1999-2008)

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Product Overview

Hyundai Equus / Centennial (chassis code LZ/YJ) is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 1999 to 2008. It was available with a range of V6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.0 to 4.5 liters.
Slotted to be Hyundai's flagship, the original Equus features a large number of premium interior appointments. It was also available in LWB guise as a chauffeur-driven limousine. For comfort, the Equus / Centennial has a full multi-link suspension setup, too.
This generation of Equus had limited availability outside Korea (with the LWB limited to its home country).

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 36% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Decent V6 and V8 NA engines
  • Lots of luxury appointments
Cons
  • Not designed for performance
  • Styling was a little off

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Specifications

3.53.84.5

Capacity

Cargo Capacity505 L / 17.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers5
Payload325 kg / 717 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size225/60 R16235/55 R17225/60 R16V

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1465 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length5065 mm / 199.4 in
Size | Width1870 mm / 73.6 in
Track Width | Front1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
Track Width | Rear1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
Weight1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs2075.0 kg / 4574.6 lbs1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs
Wheelbase2830 mm / 111.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h8.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph8.1 sec
Fuel Economy16.0 L/100km / 14.7 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)16.0 L/100km / 14.7 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)17.0 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore93.0 mm / 3.7 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.4:110.7:1
Engine | Displacement3.5 L / 213.4 cu-in / 3497.0 cc3.8 L / 230.5 cu-in / 3778.0 cc4.5 L / 274.5 cu-in / 4498.0 cc
Engine | Power210.0 hp / 156.6 kW @ 5500 rpm252.0 hp / 187.9 kW @ 6000 rpm270.0 hp / 201.3 kW @ 5000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in66.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in60.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke85.8 mm / 3.4 in87.0 mm / 3.4 in96.8 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Torque314 Nm / 231.6 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm343 Nm / 253.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm381 Nm / 281.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability1999 ~ 20082003 ~ 20081999 ~ 2008

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