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The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
Specifications

Hyundai Tiburon GS Hyundai Tiburon GT Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited Hyundai Tiburon SE
GS $17,025 GT $19,925 GT Limited $22,525 SE $22,375  
Mechanical
Engine
GS
GT/GT Limited
SE
2.0L, 16-valve, DOHC inline 4-cylinder
Standard
-
-
2.7L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
-
Standard
Standard
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
Drive configuration: front wheel drive
Standard
Standard
Standard
Type
5-speed manual
Standard
Standard
-
6-speed manual
-
-
Standard
4-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC®
Option
Option
-
Final drive ratio (MT/AT)
4.056/4.407
4.063/4.042
4.428
Body/Suspension/Chassis
Materials
High Tensile Steel
High Tensile Steel
High Tensile Steel
Front suspension: independent MacPherson struts with gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear suspension: independent multi-link with gas-pressurized shock abosorbers and stabilizer bar
Standard
Standard
Standard
Sport-tuned suspension
Standard
Standard
-
Track-tuned suspension
-
-
Standard
Rack-and-pinion steering
Standard
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
-
-
Standard
Brake Assist
-
-
Standard
16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55R16 tires
Standard
-
-
17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45R17 V-rated tires
-
Standard
Standard
Exterior Dimensions
Items
GS
GT/GT Limited
SE
Wheelbase (in.)
99.6
99.6
99.6
Length (in.)
173.0
173.0
173.0
Width (in.)
69.3
69.3
69.3
Height (in.)
52.4
52.4
52.4
Coefficient of drag (CD)
0.34
0.34
0.34
Curb weight (lbs., 5MT/6MT/4AT)
(2898/-/2972)
(2969/-/3010)
(-/2986/-)
Interior Dimensions
Items
GS
GT/GT Limited
SE
Head room (in., front/rear)
38.0  (36.5 sunroof)/ 34.1
38.0  (36.5 sunroof)/ 34.1
38.0  (36.5 sunroof)/ 34.1
Leg room (in., front/rear)
43.1 / 29.9
43.1 / 29.9
43.1 / 29.9
Shoulder room (in., front/rear)
53.9 / 50.6
53.9 / 50.6
53.9 / 50.6
Hip room (in., front/rear)
51.6 / 44.7
51.6 / 44.7
51.6 / 44.7
Passenger volume (cu. ft.)
81.9
81.9
81.9
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)
14.8
14.8
14.8
EPA Mileage Estimates*/Fuel Capacity
Items
GS
GT/GT Limited
SE
5-speed manual (city/highway)
20 / 28
17 / 24
-
6-speed manual (city/highway)
-
-
16 / 24
4-speed automatic (city/highway)
20 / 27
17 / 24
-
Fuel-tank capacity (gal.)
14.5
14.5
14.5

*These EPA estimates are provided for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will be impacted by the options you select for your vehicle, driving conditions, driving habits, and the condition of your vehicle. Some accessories aren't available on some models. The information contained in this website was correct at the time of publishing; however, Hyundai reserves the right to change product specifications and equipment at any time without incurring obligations. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment. Specifications apply to U.S. vehicles only. Please contact Brandon Hyundai for current vehicle specifications.