The Hyundai N performance skunkworks is close to signing off on development of the Ioniq 5 N, with Hyundai announcing on Thursday that the debut will take place in July.
The Ioniq 5 N is not only destined to be the first electric vehicle from Hyundai N, but also the division's first vehicle with all-wheel drive, in this case formed by a dual-motor powertrain. All previous Hyundai Ns, as far as road cars are concerned, have featured front-wheel drive. Hyundai hasn't said how much horsepower will be available, but rumors point to the Ioniq 5 N at least matching the 576 hp of the, which features the same E-GMP platform. Such an output in the Ioniq 5 N should result in 0-60 mph acceleration in less than 3.5 seconds.
But Hyundai N has endeavored to make the Ioniq 5 N fun away from the drag strip. Leveraging its know-how from its successful World Rally Championship program, where it competes with the i20 N WRC, Hyundai N has finely tuned chassis systems on the Ioniq 5 N to deliver handling fun as well, Hyundai claims.
This extends to development of the vehicle's torque vectoring system and electronic limited-slip differential. Hyundai N has also developed various drive modes, including one specifically for drifting. Called N Drift Optimizer, the mode adjusts the torque distribution, torque rate, suspension stiffness, steering effort, and wheel slip limitation, Hyundai said.
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