1998 Hyundai Tiburon Base Auto
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- Photo: Hyundai Tiburon Turbulence RD2 Cardinal Red (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Tiburon Turbulence RD2 Cardinal Red (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1998 Hyundai Tiburon Base Auto is a 140-hp inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Tiburon measures 170.9 inches long on a 97.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 82 x 93.5 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.9 in |
| Width | 68.1 in |
| Height | 51.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 29.9 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon Base Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Hyundai TIBURON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 6, 2001 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
NHTSA campaign 01V345000
26 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Hyundai TIBURON
Owner Complaints
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Hyundai TIBURON (3 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1998 HYUNDAI TIBURON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.