With its less-than-inspiring naturally aspirated 1.6-litre engine underpinning racey looks, Hyundai has everyone waiting in anticipation for a Veloster with muscle. Well, it seems aftermarket expert ARK Performance have done it for us and will light up the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas on November 1 with their turbocharged Veloster.
The ARK Performance Veloster scores a custom twin-scroll turbocharger that increases overall power to 150 kW. That’s a significant step-up from the standard car’s naturally aspirated 103 kW/167 Nm 1.6-litre petrol engine. ARK plans to make no fewer than 47 modifications to the show car, including everything from interior, exterior and mechanical enhancements.
The most obvious is the unique two-tone paint job, which combines flat grey with fluorescent highlights. Almost every exterior panel has been beefed up, with the low front splitter, pumped wheel arches, quad exhaust outlets and dramatic rear wing among the highlights. There’s also a full rally-style roll cage, a completely overhauled audio system and Alcantara upholstery across the hard surfaces.
ARK Performance Inc. owner, Ted Lee, said the Hyundai Veloster’s distinctive design and dynamic architecture made it “an ideal car for enthusiasts”. “Our ARK Performance Veloster will bridge the realm between an affordable sports car and an extreme motor sports vehicle,” Mr Lee said.
