Hyundai Tau engine#G8BE
{{More citations needed|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox automobile engine
|name=τ-engine
70px{{spaces|1}}Tau engine
|manufacturer=Hyundai Motor Company
|production= 2008–2021
|predecessor=Omega
|configuration=90° V8
|block=High pressure die cast aluminum
|head=Aluminum
|valvetrain=DOHC 4 valves x cyl. with D-CVVT
|supercharger=
|displacement={{cvt|4627|cc|L|1|order=flip}}
{{cvt|5038|cc|L|1|order=flip}}
|bore={{cvt|92|mm|2}}
{{cvt|96|mm|2}}
|stroke={{cvt|87|mm|2}}
|fueltype=Gasoline
|fuelsystem=Multi-port fuel injection
Direct injection
|coolingsystem=Water-cooled
|compression=10.4:1, 11.5:1, 11.8:1
|power={{cvt|366-435|PS|kW hp|0}}
|torque={{cvt|44.8-53|kgm|0}}
}}
The Tau τ is a family of gasoline V8 engines produced by the Hyundai Motor Company. It replaced the Omega engine line.
{{anchor|MPi|G8BA|G8BB}} Tau MPi
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|+Petrol engines{{citation needed|date=March 2020}} !Model!!Engine code!!Power at rpm!!Torque at rpm!!Compression ratio | ||||
4.6 Tau MPi (366PS) | G8BA | {{cvt|366|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6500 | {{cvt|44.8|kgm|0}} at 3500 | rowspan=3|10.4:1 |
4.6 Tau MPi (390PS) | G8BA | {{cvt|383|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6500 (Regular) {{cvt|390|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6500 (Premium) | {{cvt|44.8|kgm|0}} at 3500 (Regular) {{cvt|46|kgm|0}} at 3500 (Premium) | |
5.0 Tau MPi | G8BB | Premium fuel: {{cvt|400|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6400 | {{cvt|51|kgm|0}} at 3500 |
=Specifications=
4.6 Tau MPi{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/hyundai/genesis/2009/specs/|title=2009 Hyundai Genesis Specs|publisher=JB car pages|accessdate=2008-08-22|archive-date=2019-01-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190125130910/http://www.jbcarpages.com/hyundai/genesis/2009/specs/|url-status=live}} for the Genesis' 4.6L Tau V8 engine:
:* Displacement (bore x stroke): {{cvt|4627|cc|L|1|order=flip}} ({{cvt|92x87|mm|2}}){{Cite news | last = Ponticel | first = Patrick | title = Hyundai V8 for Genesis is first in the family | periodical = Automotive Engineering International | volume = 116 | number = 5 | pages = 30 | date = May 2008}}
:* Block material: High pressure die casting aluminum block
:* Cylinder head material: Aluminum
:* Valvetrain: Dual Over Head Cam (DOHC)
:* Valve timing: Continuous variable valve timing
:* Variable induction system
:* Fuel delivery: Multi-port fuel injection
:* Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded, though it can run safely on regular gasoline with reduced performance
=Application=
==4.6 Tau MPi==
- 2008–2009 Kia Mohave/Borrego
- 2008–2012 Hyundai Genesis
- 2009–2011 Hyundai Equus
Hyundai Motor Company has also shown a supercharged version of the 4.6 Tau MPi engine at 2008 SEMA show,{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/04/sema-2008-hyundai-debuts-tuned-genesis-sedans-460-hp-superchar/|title=SEMA 2008: Hyundai debuts tuned Genesis Sedans, 460-hp supercharged V8|publisher=Autoblog|date=2008-11-04|access-date=2012-08-09|archive-date=2013-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505185207/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/04/sema-2008-hyundai-debuts-tuned-genesis-sedans-460-hp-superchar/|url-status=live}} and later 2009 Chicago Auto Show. This engine was equipped with a supercharger and cylinder deactivation technology to produce an estimated {{cvt|460|hp|0}} while returning better fuel economy.{{cite web|url=http://jalopnik.com/5152215/hyundai-shows-off-460-hp-prototype-supercharged-tau-v8|title=Hyundai Shows Off 460 HP Prototype Supercharged Tau V8|publisher=Jalopnik|date=2009-02-12|access-date=2012-08-09|archive-date=2013-06-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626073213/http://jalopnik.com/5152215/hyundai-shows-off-460-hp-prototype-supercharged-tau-v8|url-status=live}}
{{anchor|GDi|G8BE}} Tau GDi
= First version (2012–2014) =
The Tau GDi uses gasoline direct injection.
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|+Petrol engines !Model!!Engine code!!Power at rpm!!Torque at rpm!!Compression ratio | ||||
5.0 Tau GDi | G8BE | {{cvt|430|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6400 (Regular) {{cvt|435|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6400 (Premium) | {{cvt|52|kgm|0}} at 5000 | 11.5:1 |
==Specifications==
:* Horsepower: {{cvt|429|hp|0}}
:* Torque: {{cvt|52|kgm|0|}}
:* Displacement (bore x stroke): {{cvt|5038|cc|L|1|order=flip}} ({{cvt|96x87|mm|2}})
:* Compression ratio: 11.5:1
:* Block material: High pressure die casting aluminum block
:* Cylinder head material: Aluminum
:* Valvetrain: Dual Over Head Cam (DOHC)
:* Valve timing: Dual-Continuous variable valve timing(D-CVVT)
:* Variable induction system
:* Fuel delivery: Gasoline direct injection / Electronic fuel injection
:* Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded, though it can run safely on regular gasoline with reduced performance
=Second version (2015–2021)=
Updates to the 2015 Genesis 5.0 Tau V8 included:{{Cite web|url=http://articles.sae.org/12741/|title=2015 Hyundai Genesis stiffer, quieter thanks to re-engineered chassis, body structure, powertrain - SAE International|website=articles.sae.org|access-date=2016-04-25|archive-date=2014-09-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903194517/http://articles.sae.org/12741/|url-status=live}}
- Bump in compression ratio from 11.5:1 to 11.8:1
- Optimized intake runner length
- Enhanced timing chain for reduced friction and NVH
- Low-torque exhaust manifold
- Upgraded multiple-injection mapping
- Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT), a tuned variable induction system, and low-friction coatings on piston skirts
- Improved Low-end response along with better efficiency and NVH
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!Model!!Engine code!!Power at rpm!!Torque at rpm!!Compression ratio | ||||
5.0 Tau GDi | G8BE | {{cvt|413|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6000 (Regular) {{cvt|425|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6000 (Premium) | {{cvt|51.4|kgm|0}} at 5000 (Regular) {{cvt|53|kgm|0}} at 5000 (Premium) | 11.8:1 |
=Application=
- 2016–2020 Genesis G80 (DH)
- 2015–2021 Genesis G90 (HI)
- 2011–2015 Hyundai Equus (VI)
- 2011–2016 Hyundai Genesis
- 2012–2021 Kia K9
Awards
The 4.6 Tau V8 Engine was named to the Wards 10 Best Engine Awards for 2009 and 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.cubiccapacity.com/hyundai-46-l-tau-engine-announced-best-v8-engine-of-the-year-by-wards/ |title=Tau V8 Award |publisher=CubicCapacity.com |accessdate=2010-02-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501194555/http://www.cubiccapacity.com/hyundai-46-l-tau-engine-announced-best-v8-engine-of-the-year-by-wards/ |archivedate=2009-05-01 }} The Tau V8 received the award due to the engine's "velvety power delivery, competitive performance, and attainable price-- all of which epitomize the Korean auto maker's drive for world-class engineering", as quoted by Forbes. This was Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. first appearance on Ward's 10 Best Engines list. The 5.0 Tau Engine was also named in the same awards for 2011.