What you have here is a Hyundai Santa Fe. Something the few Indian Santa Fe owners can get inspired by, and harass their local tuners for!
The US version of the Santa Fe has a 3.8 liter V6 option – and someone has given it some massive muscle via a twin turbo kit that runs Turbonetics TNX 30/56 Turbos. Extras are a custom RWD that features a Hyundai Equus rear differential and a 6-speed transmission from Genesis R-spec.
The car is developed for the 2016 SEMA show by a collaboration between Hyundai and tuner Bisimoto. Bisimoto is well-renowned for awe-inspiring street, show and race vehicles.
“Bisimoto takes pleasure in making any vehicle fun to drive, even a larger SUV,” said ‘Bisi Ezerioha, owner of Bisimoto. “Our Santa-Fast SUV is a proof-of-concept vehicle with driving capabilities that our customers can count on every day they turn the key.” The Bisimoto team worked exhaustingly on the custom rear-drive and six-speed manual transmission conversions to achieve an OEM-like appearance and function. Full boost for the powertrain is 39 psi, and a boost-per-gear protocol is used to allow for optimal traction.
Key modifications list
ENGINE
Bisimoto-built Hyundai 3.8L engine, in climate-controlled engine-building clean room
Bisimoto custom twin-turbo kit and intercooler
AEM Electronics
Infinity 708 ECU
Boost-control solenoid
Fuel pressure regulator and flex-fuel sender
Arias 9.0:1 custom forged pistons, Bisimoto specification
Bisimoto-Web level 2.4 camshafts
PurOl “Elite Series” Synthetic Motor Oil, 5w30
PurOl Manual Transmission Fluid
GuldstandPro mil-spec wiring harness
Driftmotion Aluminum tubing
ARP Head studs, wheel studs, and bolts
Bisimoto custom exhaust system with dual-pulse chambers
Five-O racing 2200cc Injectors
Supertech valvetrain
Kinsler fuel filters
Golden Eagle sleeves
NGK Iridium spark plugs
Odyssey PC 950 battery
Brian Crower steel rods
Racepak IQ3 street dash
Twin Turbonetics TNX 30/56 Turbos
Dual RG45 wastegates
Godzilla blow-off valve
Spearco intercooler core
Vibrant Vanjen clamps and stainless steel hardware
WPC engine treatment and coatings
Goodridge Motorsport braided lines and plumbing
Performance tube bending mandrel hardware
Griffen dual-core radiator
TurboHot exhaust coatings
DRIVETRAIN
Custom Rothfab rear sub-frame conversion
Hyundai Equus rear differential
6-speed manual conversion, with Genesis R-Spec gearbox
Custom console-mounted shifter
Spec stage-5 clutch and aluminum flywheel
Custom Bisimoto axles and half shaft
KW coil-over suspension
CHASSIS
Fifteen52, 19-inch Tarmac R40 Wheels
Toyo tires: R888 265/35R19
Buddy Club 4-piston brakes, with Bisimoto brackets
EXTERIOR
Denmatic design scheme
Gatorwraps auto wrap
Hyundai Genuine Accessories mudguards
Custom modified grill
INTERIOR
Momo Daytona EVO seats
Bisimoto reservoir socks
4-point chromo roll cage
Crow restraint harnesses