The 4.6-liter V8 gasoline engine, designated as G8BA, was produced by Hyundai from 2008 to 2013 and only installed in expensive models of the company, such as the luxury sedans Genesis and Equus. This power unit was also installed in the American version of the Kia Mohave SUV. The Tau family of engines also includes: - G8BB - G8BE
| Exact capacity | 4627 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 340 - 390 HP |
| Torque | 435 - 455 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder diameter | 92 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 87 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 |
| Engine features | VIS |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | Dual CVVT |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 6.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 5 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 13.9 litry |
| Route | 9.5 litry |
| Mixed | 11.1 litry |
The weight of the G8BA engine according to the catalog is 216 kg. The G8BA engine number is located at the back, at the junction with the gearbox. It is a very reliable but rare engine, its main problem lies in the price of spare parts. The weak point of the engine is the drop in the oil pump's performance in freezing temperatures. Because of this, during cold starts, the chain tensioner may not engage properly and it may skip. It is also important to monitor the condition of the catalytic converters, as they do not tolerate poor quality fuel. At a mileage of over 300,000 km, the timing chain and usually the variable valve timing regulators need to be replaced.
| Equus 2 (VI) | 2009 - 2011 |
| Genesis 1 (BH) | 2008 - 2013 |
| Mohave 1 (HM) | 2008 - 2011 |
The 1.6-liter Hyundai G4FG engine has been produced in the Chinese factory of the company since 2010 and is installed in many popular models such as Elantra, Creta, Rio or Solaris. This engine belongs to the Gamma II line and is practically an updated version of the G4FC engine. Gamma family: G4FA, G4FD, G4FJ, G4FL, G4FM, G4FP, and G4FT.
The 1.8-liter Hyundai G4NB engine was produced at the Ulsan factory from 2010 to 2016 and was only installed in a few popular models such as the Elantra and Cerato-Forte. In 2013, production of this engine was moved to China, where it is used in the local Mistra model. The Nu series also includes the following engines: G4NA, G4NC, G4ND, G4NE, G4NH, G4NG, and G4NL.
The 1.5-liter Hyundai G4DJ engine was produced from 1985 to 1995 under a Mitsubishi license and was practically a copy of the popular engine labeled as 4G15, but with 8 valves. In addition to the fuel-injected version, there is also a carbureted version commonly referred to as G4AJ. The Orion engine family also includes the G4DG engine.
The 1.8-liter Hyundai G4CN engine was produced in South Korea under license from 1992 to 1998. It was structurally a complete copy of the Mitsubishi engine with the index 4G67. This DOHC engine is most well-known for being used in the top version of the Lantra model in many markets. The Sirius engine lineup includes: G4CR, G4CM, G4JN, G4JP, G4CP, G4CS, and G4JS.
The 4.2-liter Nissan TD42 diesel engine was first introduced to the market in 1987 and was designed for the new generation of the Patrol off-road vehicle or its Japanese counterpart, the Safari. This engine continues to be popular in automotive markets with lenient emission standards. The TD engine series includes: TD23, TD25, TD27, TD27T, TD27Ti, TD27ETi, and TD42T.
The 1.5-liter 16-valve Kia S5D engine was produced in South Korea from 2000 to 2004 and installed in the Asian version of the Spectra model, while the equivalent A5D engine was used in the first Rio. This engine was a hybrid of two Mazda units: the block came from the Z5-DE, and the cylinder head from the B5-DE. Kia's own engines include: A3E, A5D, BFD, A6D, S6D, T8D, FEE, and FED.