The Lowdown: 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
By Thomas Brillstein
The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
Made in SOUTH KOREA for Hyundai, the Tiburon for 2008 is a leader in the 4-seat COUPE 2-DR segment. It retailed for $16,875 USD with a dealer cost of $16,197 USD.
Fuel Economy
The Tiburon's standard 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 20 miles/gallon city driving using a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Tiburon retails for $16,875 USD with a invoice price of $16,197 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $620 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Tiburon comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2898 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Tiburon Dimensions
The 2008 Tiburon has standard length of 173.00 inches and a width of 69.30 inches. The Tiburon rides 52.40 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 38.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Tiburon a radius of 35.80 inches. It uses 205/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 99.60 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag. Tiburon optional equipment may include Cruise Control, Cargo Net, Power Sunroof, Manual Sunroof, Splash Guards.
Exterior color choices include Black Pearl, Captiva White, Carbon Gray, Quicksilver, Redfire Pearl, Regatta Blue with interior choices of Black Cloth Interior. The Tiburon seats 4 people with 43.10 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 60 months or 60,000 miles. It also comes with a 120 month/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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