Hyundai reveals 500kW Tucson

Hyundai has produced the most powerful Tucson ever with help from US tuner Bisimoto Engineering, which has eked "more than 500kW" out of the Korean car-maker's 2.4-litre Theta four-cylinder petrol engine.

Created for this year's SEMA aftermarket and tuning show in Las Vegas from November 3, the piping-hot Tucson show car is the first SUV from Bisimoto Engineering, which teams with Hyundai for the fourth time.

The 'Brute Ute' follows last year’s high-output Sonata, which started with the same engine but ran on ethanol flex-fuel and incorporated strengthened internals, a high-boost turbocharger and upgraded engine management system.

Hyundai says the wildest ever Tucson was developed to combine "world-beating performance and technology into a brand-new, unexpected vehicle platform".

“The Tucson was the perfect platform for this year’s build, offering me the opportunity to captivate a wider audience by tapping into the growing popularity of the SUV market,” said Bisimoto Engineering owner and chief engineer Bisi Ezerioha.

“After hundreds of hours of testing and developing new engine components, we’re confident that this powerplant can handle what we’re asking from it, delivering a fresh, race-bred take on the Tucson with performance and reliability at its core.”

Hyundai's The 2.4-litre Theta engine is not available in Australia's Tucson, which comes with 1.6- and 2.0-litre petrol engines and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, the high-output version showcased here delivers about four times the power of the standard engine on which it's based.

Apart from the incredible power output, the Bisimoto-fettled Tucson features custom air suspension, white five-star race-spec wheels with sticky R-compound rubber, a full custom roll cage and “street fighter” exterior look dominated by a huge intercooler to replace the Tucson's standard grille.

Here's the full list of mods to the Bisimoto Tucson:

POWERTRAIN MODIFICATIONS
AEM Electronics
Infinity 6 ECU
Boost controller and Fuel Pressure Regulator
Arias 9:1 compression Pistons
ARP Head Studs and Bolts
Bisimoto Springs and Titanium Retainers
Bisimoto Level 2.4 Camshaft
Bisimoto 360 degree Oil Cap
Bisimoto Custom Exhaust System
2200cc Injectors
Golden Eagle Sleeves & Intake
Bisimoto MLS Gasket
Bisimoto Intake Heat Shielding Gasket
High-Flow Fuel Pump
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
PurÖl “Elite Series” Synthetic Motor Oils
PurÖl MTF Transmission Fluid
Port Flow Custom Headwork
Kinsler Fuel Rail & Filter
Bisimoto Steel Rods
Custom Mil-Spec Harness
Turbonetics BTX-6465 Billet Turbo
Wastegate
Blowoff Valve
Spearco Intercooler
Vibrant Vanjen Clamps and Stainless Steel Hardware
Turbo Hot Header Coatings
Spec Stage 5 Clutch

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS
fifteen52 TARMAC R43 19x8.5 Wheels
Buddy Club 4-Pot Big Brake Kit and Lug Nuts
Bisimoto Brake Mounts
Toyo R888 Tyres
Air Ride Equipment Airbag Suspension

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Denmatic Design Scheme
Bisimoto Custom Grille Insert
Hyundai Genuine Equipment Mud Flaps
Rhythms Powder Coating
Driftmotion Aluminium Piping

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Bisimoto four-point roll cage
Harman Kardon Infinity Sound System Equipped with HD Radio
Front Doors: Kappa 60.11cs 6-1/2” Two-Way Component System
Rear Doors: Kappa 62.11i 6-1/2” Two-Way Loudspeaker System
Cargo Space Speakers: Kappa 62.11i 6-1/2” Two-Way Loudspeaker System (Reference 1200S Shallow Mount Subwoofers)
Amplification: Kappa K5 five-channel 650-Watt Amplifier
Head Unit: JBL Legend CP100 Connected Car Receiver
Racepak IQ3 Dash
Bisimoto Reservoir Socks
Buddy Club Short shifter
G&J Braided Plumbing
Buddy Club Racing Seat
Custom Euro-inspired Leather Interior