From 2009 to 2011, a Korean company produced the 5.0-liter V8 Hyundai G8BB engine, which was limited to the second-generation Ecus sedan, which included an extended version of the Limousine. Such a power unit is extremely uncommon.
The G8BA and G8BE engines are also part of the Tau family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Hyundai Equus 2 (VI) in2009 – 2011.
Specifications
| Production years | 2009-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 5038 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 400 |
| Torque output, Nm | 500 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 96 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 87 |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 |
| Features | VIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual CVVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Hyundai Equus 2010) — city — highway — combined |
15.1 10.5 12.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~360 000 |
| Weight, kg | 214 |
Disadvantages of the Hyundai G8BB engine
The issue with this dependable device is its scarcity, which raises the cost of replacement parts;
The oil pump’s performance can significantly decline in cold weather;
The chains jump during a cold start because the tensioner fails to tension them;
Another flaw in catalysts is that they can’t handle poor fuel;
Phase shifters are typically used to replace the timing chain after 300,000 kilometers.