Description
The Hyundai Tiburon (Korean:현대 티뷰론), known as the Hyundai Coupe (Europe) and Hyundai Tuscani (South Korea) in other markets, was Hot Wheels' second Hyundai and second Korean casting, alongside the Hyundai Spyder Concept, both Launched in 2002. The Hot Wheels casting portrays the RD2, a facelifted model of the original RD or First-Generation Tiburon coupe. The name 'Tiburon' was derived from the Spanish word for shark 'tiburón' , a name to convey aggressive performance benefits. This car helped give rise to the Hyundai Genesis Coupe which was launched in 2009 for the 2010 model year, with the Tiburon being discontinued in 2008.
Versions
The Hyundai Tiburon has come out in the following versions:
Coll # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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032 | 2003 | First Editions 20/42 |
Black | Orange to yellow flames on side and hood, Hyundai "H" on hood, Hot Wheels logo on side in blue, white and black. | Black / Plastic | Orange | White | 10SP | 56383 | Malaysia | ||
N/A | 2003 | Troy Lee Designs | White | Blue, Black, & Red tampos, Blue stripes, Hyundai emblem on hood & roof, 'Hyundai' & '5' on sides. | Black / Plastic | Black | Black | PR5 | B1635 | Malaysia |
Limited Edition. Named "2003 Hyundai Tiburon Rally Car" |
|
188 | 2004 | Track Aces 11/20 |
Pearl White | Black, Orange & Red Graphics. "HYUNDAI", "8" | Black / Plastic | Orange | Gray | PR5 | B3784 | Malaysa | ||
2007 | Duracell Batteries Promo | Black | Orange flames on sides, hood, & roof, 'Duracell' on sides & rear spoiler, White HW logo on roof . | Black / Plastic | Orange | Chrome | 10SP | Thailand |