As Hyundai returns this weekend to challenge the outstanding Nürburgring 24-Hour race in Germany’s Eifel Mountains, it has selected this location to reveal a very special and strategic collaboration.
Today at the Nürburgring, the Korean company unveiled its IONIQ five N TA (Time Attack) variant specially optimized for the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and shared its plans to collaborate with Gran Turismo, the world’s best-selling racing simulation video game. surpassing 90 million copies, generating $4. 8 billion in revenue.
Meanwhile, for racing fans, the Korean company’s racing division, Hyundai N, returns to the Nürburgring with 3 ELANTRA N TCR cars, in search of a fourth consecutive victory in its elegance. Drivers from 3 continents, the current winners of elegance and Hyundai champion visiting drivers of the competitive Motorsport TCR series compete in the No. 830, No. 831 and No. 832.
“We are delighted to return to the Nürburgring 24 Hours with drivers from Europe, North America and China, demonstrating the expansion of our motorsport programme around the world,” said Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand and Motorsport at Hyundai. Motor Company. . ” We are making an investment in the future of motorsport with our first Pikes Peak electric motor and our partnership with Gran Turismo. “
What is sure to catch the attention of motorsport enthusiasts around the world is the Pikes Peak timed attack car – the IONIQ five-year-old TA Spec. The 677-hp car is designed to showcase the strengths of the production IONIQ five-N without fundamentally changing the car. The maximum power of the IONIQ five N of 640 hp has been increased by software tuning to maximize performance.
To adapt the car to Pikes Peak, new surprise shock absorbers, motorsport-spec brakes, 18-inch Yokohama ADVAN 005 slick tires and a high-downforce aerodynamic package were specially applied.
As for Hyundai’s partnership with Gran Turismo, the automaker will collaborate on racing simulation activities, adding participation in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC). Keep an eye out for more highlights as they will be available later this year.
Meanwhile, visitors to Hyundai’s booth N24 at the Nürburgring will be able to delight in the newest GT version, Gran Turismo 7, with 10 stations available. Hyundai will also host an on-site competitive occasion for visiting consumers during the N24 period.
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