Exciting news from Busan, Korea: Hyundai Motor's performance sub brand N has revealed its electric future and the brand's commitment to zero emission technologies.
This future looking ideology materialises in the racy looking concept they have released - the RN22e. It certainly does help to reinforce the N brand motto of 'Never just drive'.
Finally a true Porsche Taycan rival? Step into the RN22e, a souped up version of the controversial looking Ioniq 6 which was recently released. If you were not taken in by the looks of the Ioniq 6, the RN22e may just help to change your mind.
With race track ready performance by optimising and tuning Hyundai's E-GMP platform and integrating it into the Ioniq 6, the RN22e shows the N brand's vision and direction while opening the possibility of a high performance Ioniq 6 in future.
Despite the heavier weight the RN22e possesses due to being lugged down by its batteries and long wheelbase, it has mitigated these downfalls with technologies such as torque vectoring by twin clutch.
3D printed parts help to reduce weight and enhance rigidity for aggresive attacks on corners 3D printed parts also help reduce weight and keep rigidity for better cornering abilities.
The use of clever AWD helps to provide optimised torque distribution according to the different drive modes that allow drivers to choose power on front and rear wheels.
Racetrack performance was a priority for the RN22e with its use of four-piston monoblock calipers and a 400mm hybrid disc allowing the car to withstand the weight of its power electric system.
The RN22e will continue to develop with motorsports expertise so that the technology can trickle down to a mass production electric N car in future.
As for something more grounded in reality, Hyundai N has officially confirmed that an Ioniq 5 N will be launched in 2023. Fantastic news for fans of the boxy, futuristic looking car then.
This future looking ideology materialises in the racy looking concept they have released - the RN22e. It certainly does help to reinforce the N brand motto of 'Never just drive'.
With race track ready performance by optimising and tuning Hyundai's E-GMP platform and integrating it into the Ioniq 6, the RN22e shows the N brand's vision and direction while opening the possibility of a high performance Ioniq 6 in future.
Despite the heavier weight the RN22e possesses due to being lugged down by its batteries and long wheelbase, it has mitigated these downfalls with technologies such as torque vectoring by twin clutch.
The use of clever AWD helps to provide optimised torque distribution according to the different drive modes that allow drivers to choose power on front and rear wheels.
Racetrack performance was a priority for the RN22e with its use of four-piston monoblock calipers and a 400mm hybrid disc allowing the car to withstand the weight of its power electric system.
The RN22e will continue to develop with motorsports expertise so that the technology can trickle down to a mass production electric N car in future.
As for something more grounded in reality, Hyundai N has officially confirmed that an Ioniq 5 N will be launched in 2023. Fantastic news for fans of the boxy, futuristic looking car then.
