And it was a superb...
And it was a superb weekend for patriotic fans, with fellow Brits James Thompson, Rob Huff and WTCC rookie Colin Turkington all excelling at the Kent circuit.
It"s the first model...
It"s the first model to come from the firm"s new design centre in California. Its boss Joel Piaskowski said: "Hyundai"s growth has been due to its ability to offer great value. We are taking that to a new design level, and this shows what a next-generation sports car from us could be."
The squat stance, sloping roof, flared wheelarches and deep bumpers combine with a huge grille and swooping split LED headlamps to give the HCD8 a sporty appearance. And with a supercharged version of the current Coup탩"s 2.7-litre V6 petrol engine, it should pack a decent punch. Offering about 240bhp, the newcomer prom-ises to sprint from 0-60mph in less than seven seconds, and then go on to a top speed of around 150mph.
But while it may have a tough image and lots of power, the HCD8 should be easy to live with. Piaskowski explained: "We have created this coup탩 to appeal to sports car enthusiasts and also meet everyday needs." With that in mind, practical features include longer doors to allow easy access to the lush cabin. Inside there are two-tone leather seats and a wood-trimmed floor.
To maintain maximum comfort, the driver can alter the ride height, setting it low for cruising or raising it for going over poor surfaces or speed bumps.