Hyundai Tiburon 0–60 Times
The Hyundai Tiburon 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Hyundai Tiburon is the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.60 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Hyundai Tiburon is the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon FX Coupe, which took 8.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.50 seconds at 84.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 8 verified production tests of the Hyundai Tiburon, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.59 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.84 seconds at 87.95 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Hyundai Tiburon, led by the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon Pikes Peak Race Car at 4.30 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 7.10sec 2003 GT Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 7.59sec Across 8 production runs
Fastest Modified 4.30sec 1998 Pikes Peak Race Car · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 15.84sec @ 88.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.40sec 1998 FX Coupe
Across 8 verified production runs, the Hyundai Tiburon ranges from 7.10 to 8.40 seconds 0–60, with a 7.59-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Hyundai Tiburon Performance Overview
Hyundai’s Tiburon ran from 1998 to 2007 as a compact front-drive sport coupe, and across 9 verified tests spanning those years (8 production, 1 modified) its performance story is defined by steady gains rather than abrupt shifts. Early RD-generation cars, sold from 1998 to 2001, used the naturally aspirated Beta/G4GF four-cylinder at 140 hp. Initial results were modest, with the 1998 FX Coupe posting 8.4 seconds to 60 mph, before the 2000 Coupe lowered that to 7.6 seconds.
The larger step came with the GK generation for 2002 to 2007 testing, when Tiburon output moved to the naturally aspirated 172-hp G6BA V6 in GT and SE trims. That change brought the model’s quickest recorded launch, the 2003 GT Coupe at 7.1 seconds 0-60, which remains the all-time best in this dataset. Quarter-mile performance tightened as well, with the 2007 GT Coupe running 15.6 seconds at 89.5 mph and the 2007 SE Coupe at 15.4 seconds and 90.4 mph, the fastest quarter-mile here.
By the end of production, the Tiburon stood as a gasoline-only coupe with tested 0-60 times ranging from 7.1 to 8.4 seconds and a line-wide average of 7.59 seconds.
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Hyundai Tiburon 0–60 Times by Generation: RD to GK
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | 2002–2008 | 7.32s | 7.10s — 2003 GT Coupe | 5 | The GK generation (2002–2008) averaged 7.32 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2003 GT Coupe at 7.10 seconds. Output was 172 hp across 2.7L V6 configurations. |
| RD | 1997–2001 | 8.03s | 7.60s — 2000 Coupe | 3 | The RD generation (1997–2001) averaged 8.03 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2000 Coupe at 7.60 seconds. Output was 140 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
GK 2002–2008
Avg 0–60 7.32s
Fastest 7.10s
Tests 5
2003 GT Coupe
The GK generation (2002–2008) averaged 7.32 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2003 GT Coupe at 7.10 seconds. Output was 172 hp across 2.7L V6 configurations.
RD 1997–2001
Avg 0–60 8.03s
Fastest 7.60s
Tests 3
2000 Coupe
The RD generation (1997–2001) averaged 8.03 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2000 Coupe at 7.60 seconds. Output was 140 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Hyundai Tiburon 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 production tests + 1 modified · 4 years ▾
2007 Hyundai Tiburon
2 production runs Avg 0–60 7.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.55 sec
Production Tests 2
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2007 Hyundai Tiburon SE Coupe
7.20sec 0–60
15.40s ¼ mi @ 90.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 172 hp
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,108 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 8 production runs
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2007 Hyundai Tiburon GT Coupe
7.60sec 0–60
15.70s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 172 hp
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,086 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 8 production runs
How we verify Hyundai Tiburon performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Hyundai Tiburon trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Hyundai Tiburon 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Hyundai Tiburon performance FAQs
10 questions For 2007, the quickest Hyundai Tiburon on record is the SE Coupe at 7.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. The 2007 GT Coupe runs 0-60 in 7.6 seconds. Across the two 2007 tests, both cars use a 172-hp naturally aspirated engine and front-wheel drive.
The fastest Hyundai Tiburon on record is the 1998 Pikes Peak Race Car, which reached 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. That car was heavily modified, so it is not representative of a production Tiburon. Across all 9 Tiburon tests, the overall average 0-60 time is 7.22 seconds.
The quickest stock Hyundai Tiburon on record is the 2003 GT Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.1 seconds. That makes it the fastest production example in the lineup. Across 8 production Tiburon tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.59 seconds.
The second-generation GK Hyundai Tiburon, sold from 2002 to 2008, averages 7.32 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. The quickest GK on record is the 2003 GT Coupe at 7.1 seconds. GK models in these tests make 172 hp and use naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
The first-generation RD Hyundai Tiburon, sold from 1997 to 2001, averages 8.03 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The fastest RD result is 7.6 seconds from the 2000 Coupe. RD examples on record are naturally aspirated gasoline cars with 140 hp.
The fastest GK-generation Tiburon trim on record is the 2003 GT Coupe, which posts a 0-60 mph time of 7.1 seconds. Within the 2002-2008 GK generation, that is the best verified acceleration result. The generation's average 0-60 time across 5 tests is 7.32 seconds.
The 2007 Tiburon SE Coupe is quicker than the 2007 GT Coupe in recorded 0-60 testing. The SE reaches 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, while the GT does it in 7.6 seconds. In quarter-mile testing, the SE also leads at 15.4 seconds versus 15.7 seconds for the GT.
The Hyundai Tiburon GT Coupe averages 7.35 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 recorded tests. Its best run is 7.1 seconds, making it the quickest recurring production trim name in the Tiburon range. For 2007 specifically, the GT Coupe is recorded at 7.6 seconds.
The 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT Coupe is the quickest stock Tiburon on record, reaching 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. That gives it the best verified production 0-60 result in the model's history. It also stands as the fastest trim within the GK generation.
Across all 9 Hyundai Tiburon tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.84 seconds at 88 mph. The quickest quarter-mile pass on record is the 2007 SE Coupe at 15.4 seconds with a 90.4-mph trap speed. The 2007 GT Coupe follows at 15.7 seconds and 88 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Hyundai Tiburon can do, not a single marketing claim.
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