The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N goes racing in a devoted sequence. It’s referred to as the eN1 class and it’ll encompass dash races in addition to one-on-one knockout races. The new racing sequence echoes the N1 class that includes the Elantra (Avante in South Korea) and isn’t restricted to a single producer or only one tire vendor.
The first electrical N mannequin receives many modifications over the road-going automobile to make it extra monitor pleasant. For starters, Hyundai shaved off numerous fats. While the street-legal Ioniq 5 N weighs as much as 4,916 kilos, the eN1 Cup Car sheds almost 600 kilos. It ideas the scales at 4,343 lbs regardless of getting a full aerodynamic physique equipment with bulging fenders and an enormous rear wing.
The weight loss program was achieved by mounting a fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) hood and polycarbonate home windows. It additionally will get 18-inch cast wheels with slick tires and has a stripped-out cabin with a single bucket seat. Although the Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup Car has been placed on a weight loss program, it comes with numerous {hardware} not discovered on the common mannequin. Hyundai installs a full FIA-compliant roll cage, meaty 18-inch slick tires, an asphyxiation fireplace layer, and a high-voltage shutoff system.
Other modifications over the road-going Ioniq 5 N embrace an adjustable suspension with two-way dampers, a high-voltage warning indicator, and a charging port relocated on the again. Oddly sufficient, the race automobile retains the pretend engine noise trickery (N e-Shift) and groups will even be allowed to choose their favourite sounds. The perform enabling synthetic gear modifications (N e-Shift) has additionally been retained. Battery pre-conditioning remains to be there, as is the N Grin Boost that unlocks full energy for 10 seconds.
The twin motors proceed to provide a mixed 641 hp as with the road-going Ioniq 5 N from the place it has additionally inherited the 84.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack. Performance particulars haven’t been revealed, however 0 to 60 mph ought to take round three seconds contemplating the usual scorching electrical crossover does the job in 3.25 seconds with the N Grin Boost energetic.
We’ll see the brand new Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup Car in motion for the primary time on April 27 through the inaugural spherical of the 2024 Hyundai N Festival on the Inje Speedium the place the eN1 class may have an official follow session. A complete of 10 races are set for later this 12 months.