FRANKFURT: A race version of the Hyundai i30 is being prepared for circuit racing.
Hyundai Motorsport will take its first steps into circuit racing this year, with the development of a car for the TCR regulations. The project, built to compete in the growing number of TCR championships around the world, continues the growth of Hyundai Motorsport. The company was established in 2012, and consists of the rally-winning WRC team, now contesting its fourth season, and the Customer Racing department.
The latest i30 was launched last year. The racing version is designed to take advantage of the best qualities of the road-going model, which went through its own rigorous testing plan, including mileage on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit.
In line with current TCR regulations the car will be powered by a two-litre turbocharged engine from within the Hyundai range, and fitted with a six-speed gearbox and 100-litre fuel tank.
Work on the design began at Hyundai Motorsport in September last year. The building and development of the cars will also be completed at the company’s headquarters in Alzenau near here.
The creation of the new project continues the work started by the Customer Racing department on the i20 R5 rally car by showing the high-performance, dynamic side of Hyundai to a wider audience.
The car is scheduled to begin testing in early spring. First deliveries to customers are planned for December.
