It would also be all-wheel drive.
Hyundai may not be the most obvious of partners. The automaker has made incredible strides since Albert Biermann was removed from his post as head of BMW’s M Division. But, it has bigger plans . Hyundai has been working on several versions of a mid-engine performance vehicle since 2014. This will likely lead to an all-new model, which would be able to compete with the Porsche Cayman. According to Cars guide, the new model will be available with electrification assistance from Rimac.
Hyundai made a huge, fat investment check worth EUR80 million (89.4 million) to Rimac in May last year. Hyundai contributed $64 Million, while Kia contributed the remainder. They formed a technical partnership in order to create performance-oriented electric cars. Hyundai’s sports car with a mid-engine could be one of these vehicles. It’s not unusual for Hyundai to invest in Rimac. Porsche bought a 10% stake in Croatia’s electric supercar manufacturer in 2018.
It is not clear when the Hyundai mid-engined Hyundai will go into production. An article from November was available. Hyundai confirms the production of the model Only to The Hyundai RM19 prototype was a first-drive failure. A few weeks later, it was ready for production. It will lose its aerodynamic elements if it goes into production. Other styling elements will be toned down for production.
If it is ever made, it may use Rimac electric motors. Cars Guide states that the prototype RM19 uses a turbocharged 2.0 liter engine paired to a six speed sequential gearbox that powers rear wheels. However, the production version will be different. The engine would still be a turbo-charged 2.0-liter mill, but it would pair it with an Rimac electric motor. The engine and motor would drive all four wheels via an eight-speed dual clutch automatic.
Every iteration has been focused on different aspects, gradually building to something. We’re hopeful that Hyundai will build a mid-engine electrified sportscar, whatever the outcome of the RM prototypes. Although it isn’t a crossover, it would be something new for Hyundai, which is always exciting.