Another example of trickle down motorsport tech.
For those working in the automotive industry, Hyundai can be a very different brand. While some may think that the Korean automaker makes reliable, honest cars, others might see its achievements in motorsport, such as the TCR circuit racing. A new 2.3-liter turbocharged engine with a 7,000 rpm redline is being developed.
It’s fun to drive and it’s also fun. Hot Sales can be significantly increased by using modified production cars. Mercedes has the AMG division, BMW its M division. Hyundai, however, chose N to be its performance callsign. It was launched alongside the i30 N at 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. It takes after the first letter from the Namyang Research Center – headquarters for Hyundai-Kia Motors’ research and development – as well as the Nurburgring.
What’s the big deal about this new engine? It shares the same cylinderhead, cylinder block rigidity enhances, and head gasket optimization technologies as the WRC-challenged Korean automaker. The racing-inspired technology, which allows for an increase in rev-range and lower mechanical loads, is what will power them to victory at the 2020 constructors’ championship.
Although the 7,000 rpm figure is only 1,500 revs below the benchmark set by rally cars of top quality, this is still a remarkable number for mass-produced vehicles. Although the power output is not known, it will likely provide an enjoyable driving experience.
These turbocharged engines were once criticized for being a little too wheezy in the red-zone. Modern technology has enabled them to achieve a new level performance that is truly impressive. This is not a race engine, but the N and N-line models will be even more fun when the next version comes out.