Hyundai N Vision 74
Hyundai N Vision 74 | ||
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Curb weight 2,472 kg (5,450 lb)[3] | | |
Chronology | ||
Predecessor | Hyundai Pony Coupe (concept) |
The Hyundai N Vision 74 is a
History
The styling for the N Vision 74 is inspired by the Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept (1974),[4][5] while the underlying technologies were inspired by the N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo (2015). The drivetrain was co-developed with Rimac Automobili and first shown in 2021 fitted to the Kia Stinger-derived Vision FK concept.[6][7] Albert Biermann confirmed the roadgoing N Vision 74 prototype was derived from "a [Kia] Stinger [...] The whole idea started with a different brand. It wasn't a [Hyundai] N thing at all, it was for the [Genesis] luxury brand. But then we said this is a lot of complicated stuff so we have to build a mecha-proto – that's what we call a prototype built on an existing car – and then apply the new systems. We realised the Stinger was the closest in terms of size."[8]
Although the 1974 Pony Coupe Concept designed by
N Day 2022 was intended to demonstrate Hyundai N's focus on performance, even as Hyundai incorporates more electric vehicles into its lineup.[11] Unlike the typical concept car, which are static styling exercises, the N Vision 74 is what Hyundai call a road-capable "Rolling Lab".[12] A follow-up N Day event was held in September 2022 for the automotive press, which had the opportunity to drive the prototype on the Bilster Berg track in Germany.[8]
Design and specifications
Exterior design is credited to SangYup Lee,[13] who said "I was even sketching [N Vision 74 ideas] on the plane to Korea, on my way to start at Hyundai. I wanted to create a car that celebrated Hyundai's roots."[3]
The N Vision 74 is equipped with dual electric traction motors (both fitted to the rear axle) with a combined output of 670 hp (500 kW) and 664 lb⋅ft (900 N⋅m) of torque, drawing from a 62.4 kW-hr battery pack and hydrogen tanks storing 4.2 kg (9.3 lb) for an on-board fuel cell.[14][15] Peak fuel cell output is 85 kW (114 hp).[9] Driving each rear wheel with its own traction motor allows torque vectoring.[15] Hyundai engineers are considering adding a third electric traction motor to the front axle.[9]
To turn Lee's designs into a roadgoing prototype, Hyundai used components from existing vehicles; for example, the fuel cell and hydrogen storage system were taken from the Hyundai Nexo, the electrical system and traction motors are similar to E-GMP vehicles such as the Ioniq 5 and 6, and portions of the body structure were derived from the Genesis G70. As driven by Motor Trend at a press event in September 2022, the car was fitted with Pirelli P Zero tires, 270/35R20 front and 315/30R21 rear.[3]
Hyundai claims the car can accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in four seconds[15] and has a range (including use of the fuel cell as a range-extending auxiliary power unit) of more than 372 mi (599 km)[16] under the WLTP cycle.[11] Top speed is more than 250 km/h (160 mph).[2]
Reception
The styling of the N Vision 74 has been praised as blending inspiration from the
Because the car's components are largely derived from production vehicles, the cost of developing a production N Vision 74 could be lowered; Hyundai sources note the N Vision 74 shares the same wheelbase as the Genesis X Speedium Coupe concept and stated they are developing a third concept coupe.[3]
References
- ^ Jonathon Ramsey (2023-12-20). "Hyundai N Vision 74 supposedly entering production in early 2026". Autoblog.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Hyundai Motor's N Brand Unveils Two Rolling Lab Concepts, Signaling High-Performance Vision for Electrification Era" (Press release). Hyundai Motor Corporation. July 15, 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d MacKenzie, Angus (September 6, 2022). "We Drive Hyundai's Hyper-Hot N Vision 74 Concept!". Motor Trend. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ a b Torchinsky, Jason (July 15, 2022). "Meet The Italian-Styled Show Car That Inspired The New Hyundai N Vision 74". The Autopian. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ Roth, Emma (July 17, 2022). "Hyundai N's 'rolling labs' imagine performance EVs that aren't so boring". The Verge. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ "Vision FK, the world's first high-performance eco-friendly hydrogen electric vehicle" (Press release). Hyundai Motor Group Tech. September 7, 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
- ^ Fowler, Steve (14 July 2022). "New Hyundai N Vision 74 concept is a retro hydrogen muscle car". Auto Express. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
Hyundai has developed a combination of a battery-electric powertrain in conjunction with a fuel-cell system, with the two different power sources used depending on the prevailing driving conditions. The system was first showcased in the Vision FK sports car concept in 2021.
- ^ a b Duff, Mike (6 September 2022). "The future of N: Hyundai N Vision 74 and RN22e driven". Autocar. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ a b c Golson, Daniel (July 14, 2022). "Hyundai N Vision 74 concept Is a Designer's Dream Fulfilled". Road/Show. CNet. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ Clarke, Adrian (July 16, 2022). "A Car Designer's Opinion On The Hyundai N Vision 74 That's Currently Breaking The Internet". The Autopian. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ a b Edmunds, Dan (July 15, 2022). "Hyundai Confirms Ioniq 5 N, Shows Two Big-Performance EV Concepts". Car and Driver. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ Nedelea, Andrei (July 18, 2022). "Hyundai RN22e And N Vision 74 Look And Sound Very Exciting On Track". Inside EVs. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ Bird, Guy (21 July 2022). "First Sight: SangYup Lee dreams big with Hyundai N Vision 74". Car Design news. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ Kalmowitz, Andy (July 15, 2022). "The Hyundai N Vision 74 Is Hydrogen-Powered Perfection". Jalopnik. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d Evans, Scott (July 15, 2022). "Hyundai N Vision 74 First Look: Build It Now". Motor Trend. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ Smith, Fred (July 15, 2022). "The Hyundai N Vision 74 is a Retro-Futuristic Hydrogen Dream Machine". Road & Track. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ Lieberman, Jonny (July 26, 2022). "Why Hyundai Absolutely Must Build the Outstanding N Vision 74, the Greatest Concept Car in a Generation". Motor Trend. Retrieved 26 July 2022.