*** The IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup car is unveiled at the official practice round for participating teams in the upcoming Hyundai N Festival motorsports event**
*** Based on the IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV), the IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup car boasts motorsport upgrades and high durability for intensive circuit driving**
*** The IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup car features slick tires, a redesigned body kit, various lightweighting measures, bolstered safety and other circuit-centric enhancements**
*** Hyundai N Festival to introduce EV racing with the eN1 class, providing a platform for teams to develop and learn about next-generation EV motorsports**
Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup car at the official practice round for participating teams in the upcoming Hyundai N Festival motorsports event. This unique electric racing car is based on the award-winning IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) and signals the start of a new era in sustainable racing.
“We are incredibly proud to unveil the IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup car, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable racing,” said Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand & Motorsport. “This unique electric racing car demonstrates our cutting-edge technology and passion for pushing the boundaries of what EVs can achieve on the racetrack.”
The IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup car utilizes the same power electronics (PE) system as the production IONIQ 5 N, which boasts a stronger powertrain and higher battery capacity than the IONIQ 5 base model. The IONIQ 5 N is the N brand’s first high-performance EV with powerful acceleration and high-power output of up to 650 PS and high durability for intensive circuit driving. It combines the cutting-edge technology of Hyundai Motor’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), robust battery thermal management system and strong regenerative braking system.
Like the existing Avante (Elantra) N1 class, the IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup car is a top-class racing car for professional drivers competing in the N1 class, with enhanced circuit performance using slick tires. The new eN1 class, to be introduced this year, will operate under open regulations so that teams can compete with various tire products without being restricted to a single manufacturer.
The IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup car also features a redesigned body kit. It has low and wide-style over-fenders, wider wheel trajectories for improved handling, increased downforce from front lips and rear wings, and improved aerodynamic performance. It is also lighter as unnecessary components were removed to reduce the basic weight of the race car, and forged wheels, FRP hood and polycarbonate windows were applied. Spectators will be able to enjoy the exciting sounds delivered by NGB overboost, virtual shift (N e-Shift), and differentiated and amplified NAS+ (N Active Sound), with each race team being able to develop their own unique sounds.
For enhanced safety measures, the IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup car is equipped with essential safety elements, such as roll cages, racing bucket seats and seat belts. Additional safety measures, including fire extinguishers exclusively for electric fires, asphyxiation fire extinguishers and modified charge port location, have been implemented to ensure the highest level of safety in EV racing.
PE System
Production specification IONIQ 5 N PE system including:
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Motor: Front 166 kW / 226 PS, Rear 282 kW / 383 PS (Total: 650 PS) -
Battery: 84.0 kWh -
Inverter: Silicon carbide two-stage inverter
Charging system
Production specification IONIQ 5 N charging system including:
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800V, 400V multi charging system -
Maximum charge speed: 350 kW -
Charge time: 10~80% 18 minutes (under optimal conditions)
Suspension
Two-way adjustable dampers
Ride height and camber adjustable
Brakes
6P front, 4P rear forged calipers
Tires and wheels
18” motorsport slick tires
18” 11J forged wheels
Exterior
High downforce motorsport aero kit and wide fenders
Safety
FIA regulation standard multipoint welded roll cage (Appendix J)
Bucket seat, 6P safety belt
High voltage shutoff device
High voltage warning indicator
Asphyxiation fire layer
Relocated charge port location
Total weight (kg)
Approx. 1,970 Kg
IONIQ 5 N
technologies
N e-Shift
N Active Sound+ (enhanced)
N Grin Boost
N Battery Preconditioning