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Hyundai has big plans for its performance division, which is only named “N.”
This year, they revealed a stunning concept vehicle called Hyundai RM16 N, which appeared to be a souped-up Veloster, but was a mid-engined hatchback.
The concept car was exhibited with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that developed 300 HP and 383 Nm (283 lb-ft) of torque. At the time of presentation, the representatives of the company explained that the car is a rear-wheel-drive model.
Hyundai has already begun testing the RM 16 N at the Nurburgring, which is the world’s most demanding track. The South Korean company is so serious about its intentions that it has opened a development center at the famous race track, which complements its existing division based in Russelsheim, Germany.
The prototype seen in the spyshots that we published in a separate article cannot be mistaken for anything else instead of a production car. While a mid-engined configuration might seem eccentric for a Hyundai, which it is, the South Korean brand is going through an offensive that means expanding its portfolio to all possible areas, including sports cars.
The production version of the Hyundai RM16 N, which does not have a commercial name yet, is expected to be revealed in early 2019. While there is a small possibility that Hyundai will not green light the production version of this car, everyone is hoping that the leaders of the company will decide to invest in this enthusiast-oriented model.
Contrary to the concept vehicle, which featured rear-wheel-drive, Hyundai’s production RN16 N might come with all-wheel-drive. While not as drift-happy as a rear-wheel-drive solution, the brand might go for this option to help manage the level of power that is expected to come from a sports car like this model.
The last mass market brand to launch a mid-engined car that could run the Nurburgring with the big boys was Renault, who launched the Clio V6 Renault Sport 15 years ago.
The concept car was exhibited with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that developed 300 HP and 383 Nm (283 lb-ft) of torque. At the time of presentation, the representatives of the company explained that the car is a rear-wheel-drive model.
Hyundai has already begun testing the RM 16 N at the Nurburgring, which is the world’s most demanding track. The South Korean company is so serious about its intentions that it has opened a development center at the famous race track, which complements its existing division based in Russelsheim, Germany.
The prototype seen in the spyshots that we published in a separate article cannot be mistaken for anything else instead of a production car. While a mid-engined configuration might seem eccentric for a Hyundai, which it is, the South Korean brand is going through an offensive that means expanding its portfolio to all possible areas, including sports cars.
The production version of the Hyundai RM16 N, which does not have a commercial name yet, is expected to be revealed in early 2019. While there is a small possibility that Hyundai will not green light the production version of this car, everyone is hoping that the leaders of the company will decide to invest in this enthusiast-oriented model.
Contrary to the concept vehicle, which featured rear-wheel-drive, Hyundai’s production RN16 N might come with all-wheel-drive. While not as drift-happy as a rear-wheel-drive solution, the brand might go for this option to help manage the level of power that is expected to come from a sports car like this model.
The last mass market brand to launch a mid-engined car that could run the Nurburgring with the big boys was Renault, who launched the Clio V6 Renault Sport 15 years ago.
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