“Do you not want to test the Equus,” asked the press officer Hyundai – of the Caoa, not of Hyundai Motors, a subsidiary of South Korean manufacturer that recently installed here. Having seen the model at the last Auto Show and found it interesting, so it was obvious. After all, today is the weapon of well- known Asian brand to face the “trio of German steel ” Audi A8 , BMW 7 Series and Mercedes – Benz S-Class , and other species such as Lexus and Jaguar . In fact, even the model name, VS460, this South Korean is the antithesis of the Lexus LS460. After spending a few days with the Equus, the conclusion is that it faces and very well, both in luxury and performance. The Equus was launched in 2009 and is in its second generation.
4.6 liters, 366 hp
By R $ 339,792 puts up a hand car with 5,160 mm long wheelbase of 3,045 mm and plenty of space for those who are being led. A heavyweight car, as it should be, 2005 kg. But with 366 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 44.8 kgf · m at 3500 rpm V- 8 aspirated 4,627 cc ( 92 x 87 mm ) , all- aluminum, dual ( belt ) and four valves per cylinder , 10,4:1 rate , everything is fast and easy . The injection is in the pipeline, but the phases of the intake and exhaust controls are variable, as well as the intake manifold two screenplays. Coupled to an exchange ( Hyundai A8LR1 ) 8 marches that directs the movement to the rear wheels , plus 245 mm rubber section on the ground , everything becomes easier and faster still .
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Surprising maneuverability Equus in a city like São Paulo and its dense traffic. For the size, the minimum diameter curve is relatively small, 12.1 meters. By 5.5 kg / hp, accelerates with ease, 0-100 km / h in 6.5 seconds and the top speed is 273 km / h. Another important factor is the drag coefficient of 0.27. With a width of 1,900 mm (without mirrors) and height of 1,495 mm , it is estimated frontal area of 2.27 m² , resulting corrected in the front area of only 0,613 square meters, good number.
Exhaust outlet of fact, nothing of falsehood
What is not surprising is the ride comfort, as was expected. Besides its glazed category, including all acoustic insulating glass, the springs are pneumatic suspension with self-leveling rear and possible lift it “to evil ways.” The electronic control of the shock absorbers is continuous. The internal atmosphere is pleasantly secluded from the outside world.
For anyone who wishes to not sit in the backseat …and for those who make
The ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels are generous, front 345 mm in diameter and rear, 314 mm, and stop the big car with ease. The Exchange ” House ” , which is epicyclical , press the precision and smoothness of the automatic exchanges , which can also be manual by lever (no butterflies ) , climbing gear as it must, forward . Noteworthy is the tenuous inching (creeping). By taking your foot off the brake takes a split second for the car to walk slowly and do well, conveniently, and contribute to consume less fuel and stops walking.
It is driven with complete ease and can impose a brisk pace like a smaller Car. Aim the curves and contours producing considerable lateral acceleration without escapades front or rear. The weight distribution is not BMW, but its close: 52-48 % front – rear.
Front camera with wide angle lens
Do not bother to measure consumption in these cars, because even by car. The factory data , source, indicate average fuel consumption of 1 liter per 8.8 km , remembering that in this case the measurement was taken with alcohol unleaded 98 octane RON , required by the engine.
Trunk of 474 liters, the minimum for a car of this size
The Equus has everything you would expect, as seen below in the list of equipment, unless an item that I and many consider essential today: the GPS navigator. The middle of last year until the end of March 40 units, which, annualized, represents about 50 cars, “within our forecast” have been sold, says a spokesperson. It is understandable that in this segment the market give preference for tradition, where one goal is to status .Audi A8 is coming out for $ 530,000, the Mercedes S500, U.S. $ 600 000 and the BMW 7 Series, which is currently without price, not much escapes his countrymen.
Moreover , it is to imagine being with these Equus – has even version 5 -liter 435 hp in South Korea – and touch the ” trio of German steel ” that follows limited to 250 km / h Autobahn and give them a wave goodbye . ..
