600 bhp Elantra at SEMA

Californian tuning firm Bisimoto has thrown everything (including several of the proverbial kitchen sinks) at its latest creation, the Hyundai Elantra GT concept.

Developed for Hyundai to exhibit at the upcoming Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, it boasts over 600 bhp (around 450 kW or 610 PS).

Hyundai Elantra GT (Bisimoto) (2012) Front Side

That’s an incredible amount to extract from the Elantra’s 1.8 litre engine, but it’s also totally bonkers. Quite how the front-wheel drive chassis is expected to cope with such a mammoth output is anyone’s guess, but the torque steer alone must make the Hyundai almost impossible to drive.

The extra grunt comes courtesy of an intercooled turbocharger and a water-methanol injection system. Understandably, just about every other engine component has been strengthened or improved, including the pistons, con-rods, camshafts, valve gear, clutch, exhaust and cooling system.

Suspension modifications comprise the fitment of coilover units and an upgraded anti-roll bar, while the interior gets a roll cage, racing seats and full harnesses.

Such a car was never going to look subtle, so Bisimoto has given its Elantra GT concept 18” wheels, a full body kit and some lively graphics.

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