Hyundai N aims for its fourth consecutive TCR class victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours and has unveiled the IONIQ 5 N TA Spec variant for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, while sharing collaboration plans with Gran Turismo.
“We are thrilled to return to the Nürburgring 24 Hours with drivers from Europe, North America and China, showing the growth of our motorsport program around the world,” said Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand and Motorsport at Hyundai Motor Company. “We are investing in the future of motorsport with our first ever electric Pikes Peak racer and collaboration with Gran Turismo. Motorsport passion continues to be at Hyundai N’s core as we move into the future.”
Hyundai N to run three-car TCR team at Nürburgring 24 Hours
Hyundai N returns to the Nordschleife with three ELANTRA N TCR cars for a fourth consecutive class win, featuring drivers from three continents, including 2022 and 2023 champions. Teams #830, #831, and #832 include accomplished drivers such as Mikel Azcona, Marc Basseng, Manuel Lauck, Mason Filippi, Harry Gottsacker, Mark Wilkins, Bryson Morris, Martin Cao, Rainey He, Andy Yan, and Zhang Zhen Dong. The 2024 event also includes the Hyundai Driving Experience i30 Fastback N team, featuring 2023 class winners Marcus Willhardt, Michael Bohrer, Jens Dralle, and Gyumin Kim in the VT2 Front-Wheel-Drive class.
IONIQ 5 N TA Spec showcases award-winning high-performance EV prowess
Hyundai Motor unveiled the IONIQ 5 N TA Spec at the N24 showcase, with two of these models and two production IONIQ 5 N vehicles set to compete in the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The team aims to break records for Electric Production and Modified SUVs/Crossovers. The IONIQ 5 N TA Spec enhances performance through software tuning, increasing the rear motor output, and features N Active Sound+ for driver feedback. Adaptations for the event include upgraded shock absorbers, brakes, tires, and aerodynamics, as well as safety enhancements. The vehicles will tackle a challenging 12.42-mile course with 156 turns and high-altitude conditions.
The IONIQ 5 N TA Spec models — wrapped in a special ‘N’ design livery — will be driven by Robin Shute, a four-time overall winner at Pikes Peak and current ‘King of the Mountain’ title holder, and Dani Sordo, a Spanish World Rally Championship driver for Hyundai Motorsport. The IONIQ 5 N production models — wrapped in a special N performance color livery — will be driven by Paul Dallenbach, 11-time PPIHC winner and three-time ‘King of the Mountain,’ and Ron Zaras, a PPIHC rookie and automotive media personality.
Hyundai Motor first competed in the PPIHC in 1992. Rod Millen won the 2-Wheel Drive Showroom Stock division with a time of 13:21.17, driving a Hyundai Scoupe equipped with the company’s then-new turbocharged dual overhead camshaft Alpha engine. Another highlight of Hyundai’s history at Pikes Peak came in 2012 when the brand set a course record of 9:46.164 with a Hyundai Genesis Coupe driven by Rhys Millen.
Hyundai N plans to collaborate with Gran Turismo
Hyundai N is collaborating with Gran Turismo again for various sim-racing activities, including Pikes Peak International Hill Climb participation, and will provide more details later in the year. Visitors to Hyundai’s N24 booth can experience Gran Turismo 7 on ten stations and participate in an on-site competition event.
IONIQ 5 N TA (Time Attack) technical specifications
| PE System | Production specification IONIQ 5 N PE system including:- Motor: up to 687 PS (through software tuning)- Battery: 84.0kWh- Inverter: Silicon carbide two-stage inverter | |
| Charging system | Production specification IONIQ 5 N charging system including:- 800V, 400V multi-charging system- Maximum charging speed: 350 kW- Charge time: 10-80% in 18 minutes (under optimal conditions) | |
| Chassis | Three-way adjustable dampersRide height and camber adjustable | |
| Exterior | eN1 body modified with PPIHC-specific aerodynamic package | |
| Wheels | 18-inch 11J forged racing wheels | |
| Tires | 18-inch Yokohama ADVAN 005 slick tires | |
| Brakes | Front | Six-piston racing calipers, racing pads |
| Rear | Four-piston racing calipers, racing pads | |