Participation in the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb event in the U.S.
Hyundai achieves the best record for the mass-produced electric car Ionic 5N,
Hyundai Motor achieves the best record for mass-produced electric cars at the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb event in the U.S., “Hyundai announced on the 24th that it achieved outstanding results in the ‘Pikes Peak Hill Climb’ held in Colorado, USA on the 23rd local time, including setting the best record for mass-produced electric cars.”,
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, ‘This event, which began in 1916, is the second oldest motorsport event in the U.S., where participants climb up and down the Pikes Peak peak in the Rocky Mountains to showcase the performance of vehicles.’,
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, “Starting the race at an altitude of 2862m and ending at the finish line located at 4302m, the race consists of a total uphill section of 19.99 km, also known as the ‘race above the clouds’. The course features a total of 156 winding corners, boasting a high level of difficulty that requires not only vehicle performance but also durability and stability to complete.”,
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, “Hyundai participated in this event with the high-performance electric car ‘Ionic 5N’ in the Exhibition section with both mass-produced electric SUVs and crossovers, modified and unmodified.”,
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Hyundai Motor achieves the best record for mass-produced electric cars at the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb event in the U.S.,
, “First, Hyundai unveiled the ‘Ionic 5N TA (Time Attack) Spec’ vehicle, optimized for the challenging race based on the Ionic 5N for the modified vehicles.”,
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, ‘The Ionic 5N TA Spec is equipped with the same high-capacity battery and high-output motor system as conventional mass-produced vehicles, and has increased the output to some extent (maximum 687 horsepower) through software modifications. It also features shock absorption devices, 18-inch slick tires, enhanced aerodynamic performance design, and a motorsport-specific package to provide the driver with the best environment for a faster and safer race.’,
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, ‘The Ionic 5N TA Spec was driven by Hyundai World Rally Team driver Dani Sordo and motorsport journalist Randy Pobst, who has participated in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb multiple times.’,
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Hyundai Motor achieves the best record for mass-produced electric cars at the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb event in the U.S.,
, ‘The Ionic 5N TA Spec, participating as a modified mass-produced electric car, achieved a record time of 9 minutes and 30.852 seconds with the experienced driving performance of Dani Sordo, surpassing the previous best record for mass-produced electric sedan modified cars of 9 minutes and 54.901 seconds.’,
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, ‘The Ionic 5N TA Spec finished the event with the first place in the Exhibition category and third place overall among the participating vehicles this year.’,
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, ‘The unmodified Ionic 5N participated as a non-modified vehicle, with automotive influencer Ron Zaras driving and crossing the finish line in 10 minutes and 49.267 seconds, surpassing the previous best record for mass-produced electric sedan non-modified cars of 11 minutes and 2.801 seconds.’,
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, ‘A Hyundai official evaluated, “By achieving the best record for mass-produced electric cars at this highly challenging event, Hyundai once again proved the powerful performance of Ionic 5N, which embodies Hyundai’s advanced electric technology to push driving performance to the limit.”‘,
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, ‘Furthermore, the official stated, “Especially despite being an electric car, by optimizing the battery temperature control, the Ionic 5N completed the challenging 20 km course with outstanding performance without any degradation, and attracted much attention by utilizing features like actual engine sound and similar sound functions to provide safety and exciting attractions for spectators.”‘,
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, “Hyundai first participated in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 1992 with the ‘Scoop’ vehicle and won with a time of 13 minutes and 21.17 seconds as a two-wheel-drive production car, and in 2012, participated in the event with the ‘Genesis Coupe’ setting the course record at the time with 9 minutes and 46.164 seconds, demonstrating good performance.”,
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