2016 Hyundai Equus Ultimate
The 2016 Hyundai Equus Ultimate is a 429-hp V8 with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $68,750 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 429 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 376 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Equus measures 203.1 inches long on a 119.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,616 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $68,750 ($93,099 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $69,700 ($94,385 *) |
| Destination Charge | $950 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Tau G8BE 5.0L DOHC 32-valve V8, Dual-CVVT, GDI, TIS, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 376 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm (premium) / 365 lb-ft (regular) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 32-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.0 x 87.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| 1st Gear | 3.795 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.473 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.613 |
| 4th Gear | 1.177 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.831 |
| 7th Gear | 0.652 |
| 8th Gear | 0.571 |
| Reverse | 2.467 |
| Final Drive | 3.538 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link electronically controlled air suspension (EAS) with Dual-mode CDC |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link electronically controlled air suspension (EAS) with Dual-mode CDC |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 29 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 18 mm |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 in |
| Wheels Rear | 19 in |
| Tires Front | P245/45R19 |
| Tires Rear | P275/40R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 203.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in |
| Height | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,616 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 45.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars