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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Charts New EV Record at Pikes Peak

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has charted a new Pikes Peak record for both the EV production and EV modified categories.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has charted a new record at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The manic EV crossover hatch has broken the record for both the Electric Modified and Production SUV/Crossover categories.

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For the Electric Modified category, Hyundai has fielded two Ioniq 5 N TA Specs, with the first car driven by WRC alum Dani Sordo clocking in at 9:30.825 to set a new record. Meanwhile, the second Ioniq 5 TA, driven by Randy Pobst, finished 25 seconds behind the record-breaking car at 9:55.551.

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Differentiating the purpose-built Ioniq 5 N TA from its production twin are a slew of extreme aero and performance parts. Included are the massive rear spoiler, extra-wide fenders, an aggressive aero kit, and 18-inch forged wheels shod in Yokohama racing slicks. The souped-up Ioniq 5 N also benefits from beefier brakes, adjustable racing suspensions, and a peppier dual motor AWD setup rated at 678 HP.

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As for the Production SUV/Crossover category, Hyundai has also fielded two Ioniq 5 Ns, with one of them driven by rookie driver Ron Zaras. Clocking in at 10:49.267, this makes the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N the fastest production EV to complete the Pikes Peak hill climb race.

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Meanwhile, the second production Ioniq 5 N was driven by stunt driver Paul Dallenbach. Unfortunately, Dallenbach sustained a minor injury during the practice run that kept him from setting the best lap. Despite the injury, the stunt driver managed to drive home the Ioniq 5 N at a decent pre-race time of 10:33.86 – just a few seconds away from the overall production record of 10:32.064 set by the Lamborghini Urus Performance back in 2022.

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Following the success of both EVs in the Pikes Peak run this year, Hyundai confirmed that it will launch more special-spec models like the aforementioned Ioniq 5 N TA and the Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup Car.

“Going forward, we plan to continue leveraging exciting motorsports activities such as Pikes Peak to showcase the superior performance of our mass-produced vehicles and continue to develop technology that not only meets customer needs but exceeds their expectations,” said Hyundai N brand boss Till Wartenberg.

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