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AUTOS: 600hp Elantra Built for SEMA
Bismoto Engineering wrings massive power from the 1.8-liter Hyundai engine in the show car prepared for the Las Vegas aftermarket-industry event.
Nelson Ireson  | http://motorauthority.com  |  Posted October 23, 2012   Las Vegas, NV
Bismoto Engineering manages to extract 600 horsepower from a 1.8-liter four banger in its SEMA show car. (Illustration: Bismoto Engineering)
In the world of almost pointlessly powerful front-wheel-drive cars, Bisimoto Engineering is a legend. Wringing unbelievable herds of horses from pint-sized engines, the Bisimoto team continues its magic, pulling 600-plus horsepower out of a 1.8-liter Hyundai Elantra GT for SEMA.

Power comes from the 1.8-liter "NU" family Hyundai engine, but with the addition of Bisimoto's rods, injectors, cams, and turbo kit, plus Arias forged pistons, AEM series 2 EMS electronic controller, upgraded Spearco intercooler, AEM water-methanol kit and 100 octane fuel.

Other mods include racing seats and harnesses, a Progress coilover suspension and anti-roll bar kit, an upgraded clutch, 18x8.5-inch Buddy Club wheels, a roll cage, and a custom body wrap, which you can see in the rendering.

The actual car will be shown at SEMA in Las Vegas from Oct. 30 through Nov.

This story originally appeared at Motor Authority.
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