Hyundai Tiburon RD
First generation (facelift) · 1997–2001 · 5 model years · 4 trims
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
Photo: Hyundai tiburon by Crobichaud at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: THC Photoshoot (2875047063) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Hyundai 5209 (3778804549) by Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- 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
- Photo: Hyundai tiburon by Crobichaud at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: THC Photoshoot (2875047063) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai 5209 (3778804549) by Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $14,499 |
| Base Auto · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19/28 (22) | $15,299 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $13,999 |
| Base Auto · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19/28 (22) | $14,749 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20/28 (23) | $13,599 |
| FX Auto · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 20/27 (22) | $15,699 |
| Base Auto · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 20/27 (22) | — |
| FX 5MT · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20/28 (23) | — |
| 1998 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20/28 (23) | $13,599 |
| FX Auto · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 20/27 (22) | $15,699 |
| Base Auto · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 20/27 (22) | — |
| FX 5MT · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20/28 (23) | — |
| 1997 | |||||||
| Base 5MT · Coupe | Beta G4GM 1.8L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 130 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 (22) | $13,499 |
| Base Auto · Coupe | Beta G4GM 1.8L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 130 | 122 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 20/29 (23) | $14,299 |
| FX 5MT · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/27 (22) | $14,899 |
| FX Auto · Coupe | Beta G4GF 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 133 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $15,699 |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.