Hyundai N brand
Hyundai N, also known as Hyundai N-Brand, is a division of Hyundai Motor Company, creating high-performance and practical lifestyle vehicles. It has won multiple races in the FIA World Rally Championship, the Nürburgring's VLN series, the TCR International Series, Pirelli World Challenge, and Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race. [1]
Industry | Automotive industry |
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Founded | 2015 |
Products | High-performance engines and cars, Automotive sports accessories |
Services | High-performance driving education |
Parent | Hyundai Motor Company |
Website | www.hyundai-n.com |
History
Hyundai's N brand was first launched in 2015 to benchmark other high-performance brands such as AMG of Mercedes Benz, M of BMW and RS of Audi.[2] The name ‘N’ represents three elements - first, the Namyang district in South Korea where Hyundai Motor Group's global R&D centre is located and the N brand was first created; second, the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany, which is home to Hyundai's Technical Centre and used to hone and develop the N vehicles; third, the ‘N’ logo itself is also a graphical representation of a classic racetrack Chicane; a tight serpentine turn in the road.[3]
N Models
i30 N | Veloster N | i30 Fastback N | ||
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Seats | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
Engine | Engine Label | Theta II TCi GDi 2.0 | Theta II TCi GDi 2.0 | Theta II TCi GDi 2.0 |
Displacement (cc) | 1,998 | 1,998 | 1,998 | |
Max. Speed (km/h) | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
Max. Power (ps/rpm) | 250/6,000 | 250/6,000 | 250/6,000 | |
Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) | 252/1,450~4,000 | 253/1,450~4,000 | 252/1,450~4,000 | |
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) (sec) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Valves of Cylinder | 16 | 16 | 16 | |
Transmission | Transmission Type | 6-Speed Manual FWD | 6-Speed Manual FWD | 6-Speed Manual FWD |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | |
Exterior | Overall Length (mm) | 4,335 | 4,265 | 4,455 |
Overall Width (mm) | 1,795 | 1,810 | 1,795 | |
Overall Height (mm) | 1,451 | 1,399 | 1,417 | |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | |
Wheels & Tyres | Wheels | 7.5Jx18 AL | 7.5Jx18 AL | 7.5Jx18 AL |
Tyres | 225/40 R18 | 225/40 R18 | 225/40 R18 | |
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i30 N | Veloster N | i30 Fastback N | ||
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Seats | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
Engine | Engine Label | Theta II TCi GDi 2.0 | TCi GDi 2.0 | Theta II TCi GDi 2.0 |
Displacement (cc) | 1,998 | 1,998 | Theta II TCi GDi 2.0 | |
Max. Speed (km/h) | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
Max. Power (ps/rpm) | 279/6,000 | 275/6,000 | 275/6,000 | |
Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) | 353/1,750~4,200 | 353/1,450~4,700 | 353/1,450~4,700 | |
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) (sec) | 6.1 | 5.6 (N DCT) / 6.1 (6 MT) | 6.1 | |
Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Valves of Cylinder | 16 | 16 | 16 | |
Transmission | 6-Speed Manual FWD | 6-Speed Manual FWD / 8-Speed Dual Clutch FWD | 6-Speed Manual FWD | |
Fuel Consumption | Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Exterior | Overall Length (mm) | 4,335 | 4,265 | 4,455 |
Overall Width (mm) | 1,795 | 1,810 | 1,795 | |
Overall Height (mm) | 1,447 | 1,394 | 1,419 | |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | |
Wheels & Tyres | Wheels | 8.0Jx19 AL | 8.0Jx18 AL | 8.0Jx19 AL |
Tyres | 235/35 R19 | 235/38 R19 | 235/35 R19 |
N Line Models
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Hyundai N Brand offers optional sports trim packages to their mainstream models, known as the N Line. N Line vehicles consist of sport upgrades that are mostly cosmetic, such as different wheels and spoilers.
Concept Models
N Option Show Car
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Unveiled at the Paris auto show, Hyundai presented N Option show car[4] which is equipped with 25 exterior and interior options. New exterior enhancements included a carbon hood with integrated air vents, quad mufflers and an N grille surrounded by a red character line. The concept rides on lightweight 20-inch wheels fitted with high-performance semi-slick tires and is finished in a unique matt paint.[5]
RN30
The racing concept model RN30 debuted at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. RN30 was designed from the outset as a racing concept, and it has a low stance, massive fender flares, and large front splitter powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-four making 375 hp and 333 lb-ft of torque.[6]
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Project RM
In 2012, Hyundai embarked on a project called RM (Racing Midship) to develop and connect new high-performance motorsports technologies with future N models.[7] The project's latest model of this project, RM19, was unveiled during the 2019 Los Angeles auto show.[8]
RM14 | RM15 | RM16 | |
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Engine | High Performance T-GDi engine 2.0 | High Performance T-GDi engine 2.0
Engine + 48V electric supercharger (e-Supercharger) | |
Max. power | 300 horsepower | 300 horsepower | 300 horsepower |
Max. torque | 39kgf•m | 39kgf•m | 39kgf•m |
Vision GT
The Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo was first presented as a commemoration of Hyundai's 50th anniversary in 2017. It is a futuristic race car powered by hydrogen fuel cells which got its inspiration from aeronautics, specifically from the testing grounds at Rogers Dry Lake (formerly Muroc Dry Lake).[9]
References
- "Hyundai unveils 'N' brand philosophy and vision". Track Car Performance. 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- "Hyundai Motor unveils enhanced version of high-performance Veloster N". www.ajudaily.com. 2020-04-21. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- "Hyundai unveils 'N' brand philosophy and vision". Track Car Performance. 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- N, Hyundai i30. "Hyundai i30 N With N Option Wings It In Paris". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- "Hyundai i30 N Option Concept Revealed With 25 Different Options". CarBuzz. 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- "Hyundai RN30 Concept is a 375-HP, AWD Race-Inspired Preview of i30N". motortrend.com. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- America, Hyundai Motor. "Hyundai N Brand Reveals All-New RM19 Racing Midship Sports Car Prototype". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- "Hyundai RM19 concept will reach production when the time is right". Autoblog. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- "What is the Hyundai N 2025 Vision GT Concept Car?". Cocoa Hyundai. 2017-10-18. Retrieved 2020-05-11.