Hyundai Motorsport to enter circuit racing with TCR project

Hyundai's first project for circuit racing, a TCR-specification design based on the new generation i30, continues the growth of Hyundai Motorsport. The company was established in 2012, and consists of the rally-winning WRC team, now contesting its fourth season, and the Customer Racing department.

The new car will be based on the new generation i30, which was launched last year. The racing version is designed to take advantage of the best qualities of the road-going model, which went through its own rigorous testing plan, including mileage on the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit. In line with current TCR regulations, the car will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine from within the Hyundai range, and fitted with a six-speed gearbox and a 100-litre fuel tank.

Work on the design began at Hyundai Motorsport in September last year. The building and development of the cars will also be completed at the company's headquarters in Alzenau, Germany. The creation of the new project continues the work started by the Customer Racing department on the new generation i20 R5 rally car by showing the high-performance, dynamic side of Hyundai to a wider audience. The car is scheduled to begin testing in early spring. The first deliveries to customers are planned for December.