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Hyundai Achieves Historic Pikes Peak Ascent with 3 Ioniq 5 Ns! Demonstrating the Potential of High-Performance EVs
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- Hyundai Motor Company achieved new records in the electric modified car category and the mass-produced crossover SUV category at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) with three Ioniq 5 N models on June 23rd.
- Hyundai N proved that the Ioniq 5 N TA Spec and the mass-produced Ioniq 5 N have the highest level of performance without major modifications, and is working to expand the possibilities of high-performance EVs.
- Hyundai N plans to continue to develop technologies that exceed customer expectations through motorsports such as participation in Pikes Peak and to continue to release special specification vehicles to expand the base of EV motorsports.
On June 23, 2024, Hyundai Motor Company announced that three Ioniq 5 N models successfully completed the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), setting new records in the electric modified vehicle category and production crossover SUV category. Hyundai's first participation in the PPIHC was in 1992, when Rod Millen won the 2WD Showroom Stock category driving a "Hyundai Scoupe." In 2012, Rhys Millen set a course record with a "Hyundai Genesis Coupe."
Two Ioniq 5 N TA (Time Attack) Specs and one production Ioniq 5 N participated in the 2024 PPIHC. All three models tackled the challenging course, covering over 12.42 miles (20 km) to the summit of Pikes Peak, facing 156 corners, unpredictable weather, and conditions unique to high altitude. Dani Sordo, a driver for Hyundai World Rally, piloted the Ioniq 5 N TA Spec to a finish time of 9 minutes 30.852 seconds, winning the Exhibition class. Randy Pobst drove the other TA Spec, finishing the race in 9 minutes 55.551 seconds.
The Ioniq 5 N TA Spec is a design that highlights the strengths of the Ioniq 5 N production model without major modifications. The TA Spec is almost identical to the Ioniq 5 N production model for general users, except for minor software tuning to increase motor output, new shock absorbers, motorsport-spec brakes, slick tires, and a few other high-performance component changes. The driver of the Ioniq 5 N production model was automotive media personality Ron Zalas, who made his first appearance at the PPIHC and finished in 10 minutes 49.267 seconds. This model proved its top-level performance without any modifications.
"This year's Pikes Peak results are the culmination of a dream many have had within Hyundai N," said Joon Park, Vice President and Head of N Brand Management Group. "We put all our wisdom together to create a high-performance EV like never before. And today, we have proven that this technology can also triumph in the world's most challenging hill climb race."
"We are very proud to have achieved a new record at Pikes Peak and overall excellent results," said Till Watenburgh, Vice President and Head of N Brand & Motorsport at Hyundai. "We will continue to showcase the outstanding performance of the company's production vehicles through exciting motorsport events like Pikes Peak, and develop technology that will not only meet but exceed customer expectations while also fulfilling customer needs."
Hyundai N is committed to expanding the possibilities of high-performance EVs through models like the production Ioniq 5 N, as well as the "Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup Car" and the "Ioniq 5 N TA Spec." Hyundai N plans to continue releasing special specification vehicles in the future to expand the base of EV motorsport.
