Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) are preparing for the 2012 Formula Drift series with a significantly revised version of the redesigned 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Production-spec Genesis coupes benefit this year from more powerful engine options, a redone interior, and a tweaked six-speed manual transmission.

RMR has coaxed more than 600 horsepower out of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe’s engine, which features the production block and heads—much-needed power for drifting competition.

“This begins the fourth year of our racing relationship with Hyundai, and we want to continue to build upon our success in both developing and racing Hyundai’s race-proven products,” Millen said in a release.

RMR is also campaigning a turbocharged Hyundai Veloster in the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship Series. The Veloster rallycross car will go head-to-head against entries from Ford, Subaru, Dodge, and Citroen. The 2012 Formula Drift season kicked off in Long Beach over the weekend and the 2012 Global RallyCross season will begin its sophomore year in Las Vegas on April 21.

Source: Hyundai

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