Hyundai Equus / Centennial 2 (VI) Sedan (2009-2013)

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Product Overview

Hyundai Equus / Centennial 2 (chassis code VI) is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 2009 to 2013, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of V6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.8 to 5.0 liters.
Compared to the original Equus, the Mark 2 model received a more coherent exterior design, though which bears some uncanny resemblance to the Lexus LS XF40. The powertrain is greatly upgraded, with a new 8-speed automatic transmission and two 5.0L naturally-aspirated V8s (one port-injected and one direct-injected) available.
Fortunately, Hyundai has not ventured into the diesel, hybrid, or AWD nonsense for this vehicle.
A LWB model, however, was available in select regions.
Hyundai has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.27 coefficient of drag to show for it.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Equus 2 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 71% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Improved NA V6 & V8 engine lineup
  • New 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Improved exterior styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Great multi-link suspension setup
Cons
  • Heavily influenced by Lexus LS Mk4

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Specifications

3.8 GDi4.6 MPi5.0 GDi

Capacity

Cargo Capacity473 L / 16.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity13.6 L / 14.4 qt13.6 L / 14.4 qt12.1 L / 12.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity77.0 L / 20.3 gal
Passengers4

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 345 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 314 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic SteeringElectric SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size245/50 R18Front wheel tires: 245/45 R19 Rear wheel tires: 275/40 R19Front wheel tires: 245/45 R19 Rear wheel tires: 275/40 R19

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1495 mm / 58.9 in1491 mm / 58.7 in1491 mm / 58.7 in
Size | Length5160 mm / 203.1 in5159 mm / 203.1 in5159 mm / 203.1 in
Size | Width1890 mm / 74.4 in1882 mm / 74.1 in1890 mm / 74.4 in
Track Width | Front1616.0 mm / 63.6 in1621.0 mm / 63.8 in1621.0 mm / 63.8 in
Track Width | Rear1633.0 mm / 64.3 in1628.0 mm / 64.1 in1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
Weight2018.0 kg / 4448.9 lbs2018.0 kg / 4448.9 lbs2035.0 kg / 4486.4 lbs
Wheelbase3045 mm / 119.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag0.27
Fuel Economy12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (combined) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (combined) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (combined) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
EngineG6DJG8BAG8BE
Engine | Bore96.0 mm / 3.8 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.5:110.4:111.5:1
Engine | Displacement3.8 L / 230.5 cu-in / 3778.0 cc4.6 L / 282.4 cu-in / 4627.0 cc5.0 L / 307.4 cu-in / 5038.0 cc
Engine | Power334.0 hp / 249.1 kW @ 6400 rpm385.0 hp / 287.1 kW @ 6500 rpm429.0 hp / 319.9 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output88.4 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in83.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in85.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque395 Nm / 291.3 lb-ft @ 5100 rpm451 Nm / 332.6 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears8-speed6-speed8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic SHIFTRONIC

Production

Availability2011 ~ 20132009 ~ 20112011 ~ 2013

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