Whereas the automobile is barely rumored to date, spy pictures appear to verify {that a} Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is on its approach. This prototype was caught on the Nürburbring, and whereas the bodywork is tame, it is sporting all the opposite parts vital for a high-performance model of the glossy electrical sedan.
The obvious indicators of N-ness are within the wheels. They’re large break up 5-spoke wheels that look very sporty, however with a nod to aerodynamics with their thick, clean edges. They disguise a lot bigger brake discs, with the fronts seemingly filling each bit of accessible area throughout the wheels. Larger calipers have additionally been fitted, probably the identical set from the Ioniq 5 N. For reference, the new hatch will get 15.75-inch entrance rotors with four-piston calipers, whereas the rears are 14.2-inch with single-piston calipers.
Not solely are the wheels seemingly bigger in diameter than the same old Ioniq 6 wheels, however in addition they appear to be wider, with rubber to match. That is evidenced by the small fender extensions at every nook. We’re once more betting it can get the identical rolling inventory because the 5 N with 21-inch-diameter wheels and 275-mm-wide tires.
All of that is vital when the automobile might be that includes the 5 N’s twin motors making a most 641 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque. And whereas this prototype seems modest, we’re anticipating rather more aggressive physique work with downforce-producing aero modifications. The RN22e idea is a good suggestion of what the Ioniq 6 N will probably look much like when it is all completed. The larger entrance consumption, decrease splitter and aspect skirts and rear diffuser all look like shoo-ins. Much less probably are the extremely-wide fenders which have new air retailers and inlets. The fastened rear wing appears unlikely, too, since that will dramatically cut back electrical vary, even farther than the additional energy and fats tires ever will.
As for when it can launch, we might guess at minimal a yr, presumably extra. In any case, Hyundai hasn’t confirmed the automobile but, and this prototype appears to be in comparatively early levels.
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