Hyundai Tau engine

The Tau τ is a family of gasoline V8 engines produced by the Hyundai Motor Company. It replaced the Omega engine line.

Tau MPi

Specifications

4.6 Tau MPi for the Genesis' 4.6L Tau V8 engine:

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, and later 2009 Chicago Auto Show. This engine was equipped with a supercharger and cylinder deactivation technology to produce an estimated while returning better fuel economy.

Tau GDi

First version (2012–2014)

The Tau GDi uses gasoline direct injection.

Model	Engine code	Power at rpm	Torque at rpm	Compression ratio
5.0 Tau GDi	G8BE	at 6400 at 6400	at 5000	11.5:1

Specifications

5.0 Tau GDi for Equus' 5.0L Tau V8 engine:

Second version (2015–2021)

Updates to the 2015 Genesis 5.0 Tau V8 included:

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, a tuned variable induction system, and low-friction coatings on piston skirts
Improved Low-end response along with better efficiency and NVH

Model	Engine code	Power at rpm	Torque at rpm	Compression ratio
5.0 Tau GDi	G8BE	at 6000 at 6000	at 5000 at 5000	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. 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.