Rally Inspired: 2012 Hyundai Veloster - Page 2

Vehicle Features Steven Loung | Photos by Jacob Leveton

ESSENTIALS
Vehicle: 2012 Hyundai Veloster
Team: ARK Performance
Built by: ARK Performance
Engine: 1.6L
Horsepower: 240 whp
Torque: 140 lb-ft

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS
ARK Performance (turbocharger, air intake, air filter, turbo manifold, intercooler)
Turbonetix blow-off valve
NGK Iridium spark plugs
Sun Auto ignition wires

EXHAUST
ARK Performance (Grip exhaust and dual tip; R-Spec header, up-pipe, down-pipe, cat)

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
ARK Performance (DT-P track coil-over system, sway bars, upper strut, rear strut)

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES
Yokohama Advan RZ (gunmetal) wheels – 18 x 8.5 (f/r)
Nitto NT05 tires – 245/40 R18 (f/r)

EXTERIOR
ARK Performance (CFX Designs body kit, rear bumper, grilles, inserts, front lip; SFX wide front and rear fenders, rear wing mount)
One Eighty (custom headlights, custom taillights)
Seibon CFX hood trunk

INTERIOR
JPM Coachworks custom Alcantara (dash, seats, shift boot)
JPM Coachworks floor mats
DS6 Performance / Password:JDM shift knob

AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS
JPM Coachworks custom Alcantara audio finish
Custom boxes with Alcantara wrap
Image Dynamics (Q450.4 amplifiers, Q600.1 amplifiers, XS65 component speakers, ID10D4 subwoofers)

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