Hyundai brings the Ioniq 5 N to the race

That Hyundai Ioniq 5N can represent the best foundation for a race car it was clear from the time of its presentation. Starting from the best sports car that does not emit smoke, the craftsmen of the Korean company created Ioniq Cup 5 N eN1race car expected to compete in the eN1 category within the Hyundai N Festival, series single brand racing developed directly by a Korean company. The technical base, with two electric motors that can show a peak power of 650 HP and a torque of 700 Nm, remains the same. Competition version However, it modifies the entire aerodynamic section and trimfrom front to back: the new body kit includes reduced and extended wheel arches, an increased track, a front splitter and a large rear spoiler.

LOW WEIGHT. Engineers also focused on reducing weight, removing and using equipment that was not absolutely necessary 18-inch lighted forged wheels fitted with soft tyres, FRP hood and polycarbonate windows. Thanks to these changes, and despite the 84 kWh battery that recharges from 10 to 80% in 18 minutes, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup stops the scale needle less than 2 tons, especially 1,970 kg. The weight loss treatment paid off loss of 300 kg compared to the road legal Ioniq 5 N. It is clear that there is no shortage of equipment required for competition such as folding seats or bucket seats with 6 seat belts.

TRY IN REALITY. The new eN1 class will be introduced this year and will have open rules, to allow teams to compete with different tire brands without limiting themselves to one manufacturer. It will be reserved for professional drivers and that “e” in the name clearly indicates racing class electricity. And racing electric cars in the Hyundai N Festival, the Korean brand will test the car on the track, improving in a competitive motorsport environment. In addition, electric racing cars also aim to increase awareness of this type of competition among teams, drivers and managers, as well as improve charging infrastructure, fire prevention measures and emergency response.

FORMULA CHANGES. The first official match for the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup is set for the first step of Hyundai Festival of N in Inje Speedium, next April 27. The eN1 class consists of formal tests followed by total of 10 races. However, the format of the competition will be different, to allow you to try different types of competition: there can be direct knockout competitions or traditional sprint competitions.