Hyundai Equus by Rhys Millen Racing

 Hyundai Equus by Rhys Millen Racing
Hyundai Equus by Rhys Millen Racing

Debuts at SEMA

Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) have teamed up once again to create a specially-modified Equus for the SEMA Motor Show early next month.

While details are limited, the car will feature a two-tone appearance (Red Bull Racing blue and a carbon fiber wrap), carbon fiber mirrors, a front lip spoiler, and 21-inch HRE wheels.

Inside, the cabin boasts ostrich hide leather seats, suede accents, and embroidered headrests.

Power is provided by a 4.6-liter V8 which has been outfitted with a RMR air intake and a stainless steel sport exhaust system. Thanks to these modifications, the engine produces 415 hp (309 kW / 421 PS) instead of 385 hp (287 kW / 390 PS).

The car will be unveiled alongside the supercar-inspired Sonata Turbo, so stay tuned for more information.

Source: Hyundai

RHYS MILLEN RACING BUILDING SIGNATURE EDITION EQUUS FOR SEMA

Visitors to Hyundai's SEMA booth will be treated to the latest customizations from Rhys Millen Racing as his modifications to the company's new flagship sedan will be unveiled. The RMR Signature Edition Equus will include exterior, interior and performance upgrades that will enhance the already luxurious sedan.

"This is the third consecutive year we've partnered with Hyundai to bring a must-see car to the SEMA Show," said Rhys Millen, owner, Rhys Millen Racing. "The intelligent luxury platform of the new rear-wheel drive Equus is a perfect vehicle for tuners who have graduated from other segments and want to work with the best the automotive industry has to offer."

The Equus will showcase exterior RMR Signature Edition components including carbon mirrors, and front chin and rear deck spoilers. A two-tone carbon fiber and Red Bull Racing blue satin clear paint by BASF and HRE 21-inch P40 wheels will appropriately round out the exterior.

Tuners aiming to get even more power from the stock 385 horsepower, V8 engine to the wheels will get a glance at a bolt-on RMR Signature Edition air intake and stainless exhaust that together will add another 30 horsepower. The RMR Signature Equus will also feature a 14-inch brake kit designed to tame the 415 horses.

The interior of the Equus will feature RMR Signature Edition embroidered headrests and floor mats, and ostrich hide leather seats with suede accents.

The RMR Signature Edition Equus will be shown in the Hyundai Booth along with other specially designed cars exclusively built for this year's SEMA Show.

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 sb sb
Nice a Mercedes look-a-like that actually cost as much as a Mercedes. Tuned Hyundai's are for high school kids with bad taste. It should come with a huge exhuast that is nearly dragging on the ground.
October 13, 2010 7:47 am
 majorsja majorsja
You are crazy man, this is nice car and has a design personality seperate from a Merecedes.
October 13, 2010 9:00 am
 6SPEEDV8 6SPEEDV8
sb you're so ignorant. this was built to compete with the S class but oh, costs only what..$40k less?
October 13, 2010 10:18 am
 carbonblack carbonblack
Tsste is subjective...and opinion is like an a..hole, everybody's got one.
October 13, 2010 12:17 pm
 Beybaba Beybaba
I'd feel the same way if a mercedes was ruined this way. It did not make the car neither sporty nor elegant, such a tastless and pointless effort.
October 13, 2010 11:08 am
 sb sb
6SPEEDV8, its a pimped out Hyundai! Not an S class, thats why its 40k less. This comment section is for everybodies ignorant opinion. Mine is that this looks like a car to have if you install car stereos at Best Buy. Not in a A8, 7 series, S class territory. carbonblack is right,..you probably have a gold dragon painted on the side of your Civic, and think its cool, your entitled to your opinion. Don't think I'm ignorant, I know what I'm looking at and giving my opinion. Lets agree its cheaper. Its a pimped out Hyundai! Like it if you want
October 13, 2010 7:05 pm