Hyundai brought at the SEMA no less than six different renditions of the Veloster. Besides Rhys Millen’s Rally Car there were also an all white concept car from PM Lifestyle, a turbocharged tuning from ARK Performance, and three version of the car - named Gaming, Tech and Music - courtesy of Remix. These last three models show interesting aesthetic combinations, using aerodynamic kits and matching colors for both interior and exterior of the car. The Veloster from ARK Performance instead can be considered as an anticipation of what Hyundai might officially come up with in a few months, meaning a racing-oriented version sporting a turbocharged 4-cylinder 1.6 engine delivering 210 hp.

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American tuner ARK Performance will unveil its first rendition of the Hyundai Veloster - developed with the direct support of the Korean manufacturer - at the 2011 SEMA in Las Vegas. Just a handful of official CGI drawings of the car have been released so far. The aerodynamic wide body kit provides the revised Veloster with enlarged wheel arches and brand new alloy wheels, while the addition of a turbocharger boasts the power of its 1.6 4-cylinder up to 210hp. All that obviously required the upgrade of both setup and braking system, which now adopts 6 pistons calipers on the front. As for the passenger compartment, it will be protected by a roll cage and feature alcantara interior and a high quality audio system.

Even though this car is just an authentic showroom prototyope, it highlights the aftermarket potential of the little Korean sport-coupe. At the moment, the basic production model can count on a 1.6 litres 140hp petrol engine only, but more engine configurations will be made available in the future. The European market would surely welcome a lively turbodiesel version of the Veloster with open arms, while a more aggressive turbocharged petrol version is also supposed to surface later on.

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