Since 2011, the 5.0-liter V8 Hyundai G8BE or 5.0 GDi engine has been manufactured in South Korea and is found in the company’s top models, including vehicles under the upscale Genesis brand. This engine comes in three generations, which can be easily identified by their compression ratios: 11.5, 11.8, and 12.0.
The G8BA and G8BB engines are also part of the Tau family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Hyundai Genesis 1 (BH) in 2011 – 2013; Genesis 2 (DH) in 2013 – 2016;
- Hyundai Equus 2 (VI) in 2011 – 2016;
- Kia Quoris 1 (KH) in 2012 – 2018;
- Kia K900 2 (RJ) since 2018;
- Genesis G80 1 (DH) in 2016 – 2020;
- Genesis G90 1 (HI) since 2015.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 5038 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 415 – 435 |
| Torque output, Nm | 505 – 520 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 96 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 87 |
| Compression ratio | 11.5, 11.8, 12.0 |
| Features | GDi |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual CVVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Hyundai Genesis 2015) — city — highway — combined |
14.7 9.6 11.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 236 |
Disadvantages of the Hyundai G8BE engine
Owners frequently only complain about fuel consumption, despite the engine’s high level of dependability.
The primary issues are related to the quick development of carbon deposits on the intake valves.
Fuel pump failure in the tank is the primary cause of thrust failures.
Timing chains are frequently removed after 200,000 kilometers, and phase shifters are typically used.
The high cost and limited availability of replacement parts for this motor are also noteworthy.