The platform features a slightly longer wheelbase (99.6-in. vs. 97.4-in.) and is slightly longer (173-in. vs. 170.9-in) than the previous version. As a result, there is more room inside for the driver and passengers -- and the extra room provides extra comfort. Headroom, legroom and shoulder room have all been increased to make the Tiburon even more comfortable.

The Tiburon chassis is also stiffer and more refined than the previous generation. A front subframe was added for improved strength and revised, third-generation hydraulic engine mounts help isolate engine vibration from the cabin.

INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION

Hyundai Tiburon features independent suspension both front and rear. In front, MacPherson struts are used with offset coil springs, gas-filled hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar. The anti-roll bar mounted directly to the strut for more efficient operation. At the rear the Tiburon is fitted with a strut-type multi-link rear suspension, gas-filled hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.

A ROOMY, COMFORTABLE COCKPIT

From the start, each generation of Hyundai Tiburon has provided the driver and front seat passenger with a comfortable cockpit environment from which to enjoy the driving experience. The 2005 Tiburon carries on this tradition of driving control and comfort with a spacious, ergonomic cockpit and the protection of driver and passenger front and side impact air bags.

The seating position is designed with the driver in mind. The seats offer ample side support for enthusiastic driving, but also allow for easy entry and exit. The controls are intuitive; in the place the driver expects them to be and easy to use. The instrument panel features two large, easy-to-read analog gauges with the speedometer and tachometer placed directly in front of the driver. Leather seating surfaces are optional on the Tiburon GT.


THE HYUNDAI VALUE STORY CONTINUES

The standard equipment list includes many features that are either not available or available only as options on other sport coupes. Key items on the standard equipment list for the Tiburon GS include: air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo with 6 speakers, body- color rear decklid spoiler, keyless remote entry system with alarm, power windows and door locks, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, 4-wheel disc brakes, P205/55-16 Michelin all-season tires mounted on 16 x 6.5-in alloy wheels and tilt steering column.

Hyundai Tiburon GT includes all of the equipment from the Tiburon plus the 172-horsepower V6 engine, P215/45-17 Michelin tires mounted on 17.0 x 7.0-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, metal-grain interior trim, AM/FM/CD/cassette with six speakers, leather door inserts and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever knob. Options include anti-lock brakes, power-operated moonroof, leather seating surfaces and a choice of two outstanding premium audio systems.

Hyundai Tiburon SE, scheduled to debut later in the model year, is fitted with the 2.7-liter V6 engine, six-speed manual transmission, red front brake calipers, ABS, manual air conditioning, leather-wrapped steering wheel and transmission shift lever, high rear decklid spoiler, aluminum pedals, cruise control, fog lights, Kenwood AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and subwoofer and special instrumentation package with voltmeter, torque meter and fuel consumption gauge, leather door inserts and metal-grain interior trim.


SAFETY FEATURES

Hyundai Tiburon carries a full complement of safety features, starting with the car's strong unibody construction, integrated crumple zones, high-strength steel side impact beams and front and rear five-mile per hour energy absorbing bumpers. Driver and passenger front and seat-mounted side impact airbags are standard.


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