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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6

Following other large companies, Hyundai has introduced its new electric car, the Ioniq 6, which some consider a direct competitor to the Tesla Model 3. The car has so far passed many tests and now the camouflage has finally been removed.

The minimalist body design refers to the previously unveiled Prophecy concept model. The car is equipped with new technological solutions such as cameras that replace the previous side mirrors. At the rear, reminiscent of a Porsche, are two small duck tails. One under the rear window and the other at the bottom of the rear door. There is also a light bar that extends the entire length of the rear of the car. Inside, a lot of detail is reminiscent of the solutions from the Ioniq 5.

Although there are no specification data, unofficially Hyundai will release all the technical data in the middle of next month. Rumor has it that the capacity of the batteries in the floor will be 77.4 kWh. It is certain that the Ioniq 6 will also be offered in combination with one or two electric motors, such as the Ioniq 5 and the KIA model EV6.

Either way, let’s wait until next month for more information on the Hyundai Ioniq 6.

Source: Hyundai

2022 Hyundai i20 N WRC with 500 hp

In this season’s World Rally Championship, Hyundai will compete with a hybrid i20 N WRC model that, in combination with an electric motor, will deliver 500 hp.

The car will be powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 366 hp (269 kW) combined with an electric motor with 134 hp (98 kW), so drivers will have 500 hp (368 kW) available for a limited time. The car is equipped with a 3.9 kWh battery. Power will be transmitted to all wheels via a five-speed transmission.

The hybrid i20 N WRC weighs 1,260 kg, which is 70 kilograms more than the model used by Hyundai last season. In this way, Hyundai has offered an answer to the electrification of the WRC car that was announced last year, and will be applied from this year’s World Rally Championship, which starts on January 20 in Monte Carlo.

Source: Hyundai

Hyundai i30 N on the Nürburgring race track

In September 2020, Hyundai introduced the refreshed i30 N model in response to competitors from Honda, Renault, Cupra, VW, etc. Now, this model has shown its performance on the Nürburgring Nordschleife race track.

Among the biggest novelties is the eight-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission, which Hyundai claims is the best solution for racetrack fans.

Sport auto magazine published a video of this model on its YouTube channel, which was tested at the Nürburgring. The driver was Sport Auto’s test driver Christian Gebhardt, and the i30 N achieved a lap time of 8.05.19 min.

The Hyundai i30 N runs a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 276 hp (206 kW) and 289 lb-ft (392 Nm) of torque. Weighing in at 2963 lbs (1344kg), it is capable of reaching 62 mph in 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (249 kph). It is equipped with 19-inch rims wrapped in Pirella P Zero Trofeo R tires.

Source: Sport auto via YouTube