Hyundai Ioniq 5 N eN1 race: power, engine, performance, video

The powertrain is the same… The EN1 has the same powertrain as the regular Ioniq 5 N, with a 166 kW (226 HP) front engine and a 282 kW (383 HP) rear engine with a power output of 448 kW (609 HP), and which thanks to The Boost function rises over time to 478 kW (650 HP) and 770 Nm. The battery has a capacity of 84 kWh, compared to the 77 of the “normal” Ioniq 5, with a maximum charging power of 350 kW going out. 10% to 80% in less than twenty minutes. The eN1 also features N Active Sound+, which individual teams can customize to make their car sound unique.

… Body work does not. Compared to the production model, the track version of the Ioniq 5 N has a revised wider body with extended fenders, a modified front bumper to improve aerodynamics and increase downforce, a the speaker large rear and racing rear spoiler. There have also been many steps to reduce the weight of the car, which decreases (slightly) under two tons, reaching 1,970 kg on the scale: along with the removal of useless elements, the windows are made of polycarbonate and the bonnet is made. of composite fiberglass. Underneath the 18 forged rims are 6 piston front and 4 rear brakes, while the tires have track brakes. Inside the passenger compartment there is a safety layer that complies with FIA regulations, sports seats with six seat belts, special fire extinguishers for electric vehicles and a device to immediately block high voltage systems.

First match on the track. The Ioniq 5 eN1 will debut at the Hyundai N Festival in late April, Korea’s most important single-engine championship. In this first season eN1 will compete in ten test races, with formats ranging from traditional races to elimination races, with the aim of testing and adapting different racing strategies, but also allowing the teams, drivers and operators to study. electric race. In parallel, the necessary payment infrastructure will be implemented, as well as measures to intervene in the event of accidents and fires.