Hyundai held its N Competition in South Korea final night time to rejoice all its racing achievements in 2023. It did greater than that because the spotlight of the occasion organized in Seoul was a preview of an electrical race automotive. Revealing photographs of the Ioniq 5 eN1 Cup had been proven, together with some juicy technical specs. The true factor wasn’t introduced onto the stage as a result of it is nonetheless being engineered, with the aim to complete improvement work in February 2024.
That includes an aggressive physique package with huge 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 is getting a stiffer suspension setup decreasing the experience peak by as a lot as 2.75 inches (70 millimeters). Stopping energy is equipped by six-piston entrance and four-piston rear brake calipers, and to shortly elevate the automotive, it has an air jack. Hyundai is giving it a six-point, FIA-compliant roll cage and can also be upgrading battery safety.
Probably the most substantial modification might be represented by a weight reduction estimated to succeed in as a lot as 551 kilos (250 kilograms). Full particulars have but to be disclosed because the Ioniq 5 eN1 Cup continues to be being developed, however we do know the facet and rear glass is being changed with polycarbonate. Though the street-legal Ioniq 5 N debuted again in July, we nonetheless do not know exactly how a lot it weighs. Nevertheless, it’s estimated to tip the scales at 4,650 lbs (2,109 kg). That appears believable contemplating the dual-motor common mannequin weighs 4,519 lbs (2,049 kg) for the SE trim and 4,546 lbs (2,062 kg) for the better-equipped SEL.
Extra {hardware} adjustments 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. Every staff that may race the Ioniq 5 eN1 Cup may have its personal pretend engine sound. As well as, the drivers might be allowed to simulate gear adjustments through the use of the N E-Shift perform, which mimics the conduct of an eight-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission.
The Ioniq 5 eN1 Cup is extra than simply for present since it’s going to really go racing. If all the things goes in line with plan, it’s going to hit the observe as early as Might 2024 in what Hyundai refers to as Korea’s first one-make EV competitors.