Hyundai Motor held N Festival yesterday and unveiled some interesting stuff like the design of the first one-make EV race car IONIQ 5 eN1 Cup car based on the ‘eN1 Class’. Thanks to our colleagues at CarSceneKorea we can have first pictures and specifications of this high-performance electric vehicle, which will be active in the ‘eN1 Class’ on the 2024 season, raising expectations for electric vehicle motorsport.
Designed with safety and light weight as a top priority, the ‘IONIQ 5 eN1 Cup Car’ features faster cornering speed and stability with dedicated race parts. With its enhanced air power appearance and amplified NAS+ (N Active Sound Plus), each team will provide a unique virtual engine sound that will bring new enjoyment to the audience in EV One-Make Race. In addition, the plan is to add fun to the game by making the N e-Shift, a virtual gear shift, available for real-world racing.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 eN1 Cup Car Specs:
- – 200-250kg weight reduction compared to regular 5 N
- – 50-70mm lower
- – Racing slick tires 280/680R18
- – Further protection of batteries
- – Special NAS+ (N Active Sound +) for each team, boosted sound
- – N e-Shift use is a must (for Finals)
- – NGB will be allowed when overtaking IONIQ 5 eN1 Cup car
- – Pillowball and Adjustable suspension components
- – eN1 specific bodykit and rear wing – 18in 11J (tbc)
- – Slick tire (280/680R18)
- – 6P Front, 4P Rear calipers w/ racing brake pads
- – FIA grade 6-point rollcage / battery protection harness(lower)
- – High-voltage disconnectors, Warning signals for high-volatage warning
- – Side & rear Polycarbonate
- – Air jack lift
It is expected that Hyundai finish the eN1 model development by February of 2024, while racing series will start on May 2024.
