Hyundai held its N Festival in South Korea final evening to have fun its racing achievements in 2023. But there was a shock. Hyundai revealed idea photos of the Ioniq 5 eN1 Cup race automotive together with some juicy technical specs, with the purpose to complete growth work in February 2024.

Featuring an aggressive physique package with large air intakes, a big diffuser, and a rear wing, the Ioniq 5 eN1 Cup sits on 18-inch wheels wrapped in 280/680 R18 slick tires. It will get a stiffer suspension setup decreasing the journey peak by as a lot as 2.8 inches. Stopping energy is provided by six-piston entrance and four-piston rear brake calipers, and to rapidly raise the automotive, it has an air jack. Hyundai can be giving it a six-point, FIA-compliant roll cage, and upgraded battery safety.

The greatest change would be the weight reduction, which estimated to be as a lot as 551 kilos (250 kilograms). Full particulars have but to be disclosed for the reason that Ioniq 5 eN1 Cup remains to be being developed, however we do know the facet and rear glass is being changed with polycarbonate. We nonetheless do not understand how a lot the street-legal Ioniq 5 N weighs, however it’s estimated to tip the scales at 4,650 lbs (2,109 kg). 

Additional {hardware} modifications embody an adjustable suspension with spherical-joint pillowball mounts to stiffen the reference to the chassis. It additionally has disconnectors in case the battery runs too scorching. Each crew that can race the Ioniq 5 eN1 Cup may have its personal pretend engine sound. In addition, the drivers shall be allowed to simulate gear modifications through the use of the N E-Shift operate, which mimics the conduct of an eight-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.

The Ioniq 5 eN1 Cup is extra than simply for present since it will truly go racing. If every little thing goes in accordance with plan, it will hit the observe as early as May 2024 in what Hyundai refers to as Korea’s first one-make EV competitors.