Forward of its motorsport-centric N Pageant in Korea later this month, Hyundai Motor Firm has unveiled a brand new enhanced variant of its IONIQ 5 N efficiency EV. The IONIQ 5 N eN1 is a brand new electrical race automotive designed and improved by Hyundai for skilled drivers solely. Don’t fear; it nonetheless has the fighter jet noises like the usual IONIQ 5 N.
Hyundai Motor Group’s N and N Line efficiency sub-brands stay lower than a decade outdated, but the efficiency arms have already begun the transition into an all-electric future.
That transition started with the IONIQ 5, which we inevitably discovered could be the primary manufacturing EV mannequin to don the “N” efficiency badge. All through 2023, we noticed video updates each few months, together with a camo’d run at Nürburgring, and an official debut throughout final yr’s Goodwood Pageant of Pace, full with some smoky donuts.
By November 2023, The IONIQ 5 N had made its North American debut forward of beginning pricing round $66,000 shared final month. Whereas the IONIQ 5 N is a efficiency variant of Hyundai’s flagship IONIQ mannequin, it’s nonetheless avenue authorized and out there to shoppers… albeit with potential seller markups.
Hyundai N’s subsequent spin on the IONIQ 5, nonetheless, is an upgraded race-only cup automotive designed for skilled drivers solely. Take a look.
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Try the brand new Hyundai IONIQ 5 N eN1
In a press launch as we speak, Hyundai unveiled the brand new IONIQ 5 N eN1, together with design particulars, efficiency specs, pictures, and a video under. The dwell unveiling occurred throughout the official follow spherical for the upcoming Hyundai N Pageant, which begins its first race spherical on April 27.
Hyundai defined that the brand new eN1 shares the identical energy electronics (PE) system because the IONIQ 5 N, each of which home extra energy and battery capability than the consumer-grade IONIQ 5 EV. Nonetheless, the IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup was redesigned with circuit racing in thoughts and contains a redesigned physique equipment for improved dealing with, elevated downforce, and higher aerodynamics.
Hyundai N additionally mentioned it eliminated all pointless parts to cut back the burden of the brand new IONIQ race automotive whereas including cast wheels with slick tires, an FRP hood, and polycarbonate home windows. Per Joon Park, Head of N Model Administration Group:
By the eN1 class, our final intention is to ascertain Hyundai Motor as a real chief within the EV motorsport platform, fostering the expansion and growth of Korea’s vibrant motorsport tradition whereas making a convincing impression on a worldwide scale. With the eN1 class, we’re poised to redefine the way forward for racing and pave the way in which for a brand new period of electrifying motorsport achievements.
Regardless of making an attempt to restrict weight, attention-grabbing parts Hyundai determined to not half with embrace the IONIQ 5 N’s digital shift and NAS+ (N Energetic Sound), empowering every racing group to develop their very own distinctive sounds for his or her EV. Due to these souped-up race upgrades, Hyundai defined that the IONIQ 5 eN1 is not going to be out there for going to get groceries like its different EV fashions:
Much like the present Avante (Elantra) N1 class, the eN1 class is completely for skilled athletes and is a race-only car that can’t be pushed on public roads. The ‘e’ in eN1 refers back to the electrification of the race class, highlighting Hyundai Motor’s dedication to sustainable racing.
Hyundai says the brand new IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup automotive will likely be examined and improved all through the Proto stage of its upcoming N Pageant season. The eN1 class can have its official follow throughout the opening spherical, adopted by ten races within the fifth spherical, consisting of assorted one-on-one knockout races and conventional dash races, testing of assorted EV racing strategies for the way forward for sustainable competitions. See the brand new racing EV in motion within the video under:
