The Hyundai N Vision 74 is a concept sports car developed by Hyundai, based on the 1974 Pony coupe unveiled at the Turin Auto Show in 1974. The vehicle was unveiled as a concept car at N Day 2022, an event organized by the Hyundai N performance division in mid-July 2022 at Busan, South Korea, alongside the Hyundai RN22e concept based on the Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric vehicle. The N Vision 74 is a rear-wheel-drive coupe driven by two electric traction motors, both on the rear axle; power is provided by both a storage battery and a hydrogen fuel cell.
| Hyundai N Vision 74 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Production | August 2024 |
| Designer | SangYup Lee |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Genesis X |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 85 kW (114 hp) net H 2 fuel cell, 4.2 kg (9.3 lb) storage[1] |
| Electric motor | 2 electric motors |
| Power output | 500 kW (671 hp)[1] |
| Transmission | 1-speed |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Hydrogen-Electric hybrid |
| Battery | 62.4 kWh[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,905 mm (114.4 in)[1] |
| Length | 4,952 mm (195.0 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,995 mm (78.5 in)[1] |
| Height | 1,331 mm (52.4 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 2,472 kg (5,450 lb)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hyundai Pony Coupe (concept) |
History
editThe styling for the N Vision 74 is inspired by the Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept (1974),[3][4] 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.[5][6] 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."[7]
Although the 1974 Pony Coupe Concept designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro was a static model when exhibited at the Turin Motor Show, sketches and blueprints were prepared for a production version that never came to fruition, as there was no suitable engine nor was there a business case to bring it to market.[8] In addition to the production Hyundai Pony,[3] Italdesign and Giugiaro were responsible for designing similar wedge-shaped sports cars at around the same time, including the BMW M1 and Lotus Esprit. Some of the initial sketches of the N Vision 74 by Hyundai chief of design SangYup Lee were dated to 2016.[9]
N Day 2022 was intended to demonstrate Hyundai N's focus on performance, even as Hyundai incorporates more electric vehicles into its lineup.[10] Unlike the typical concept car, which are static styling exercises, the N Vision 74 is what Hyundai call a road-capable "Rolling Lab".[11] 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.[7]
In December 2023, it was reported that Hyundai had confirmed plans to produce 100 units of the N Vision 74, with 70 cars sold to public customers and the other 30 reserved for racing. The car will reportedly have around 800 horsepower, with production beginning in 2026.[12][13] In August 2024, Hyundai confirmed production would be underway as part of plans to introduce 21 new models by 2030.[14]
Design and specifications
editExterior design is credited to SangYup Lee,[15] 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."[2]
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.[16][17] Peak fuel cell output is 85 kW (114 hp).[8] Driving each rear wheel with its own traction motor allows torque vectoring.[17] Hyundai engineers are considering adding a third electric traction motor to the front axle.[8]
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.[2]
Hyundai claims the car can accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in four seconds[17] and has a range (including use of the fuel cell as a range-extending auxiliary power unit) of more than 372 mi (599 km)[18] under the WLTP cycle.[10] Top speed is more than 250 km/h (160 mph).[1]
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Reception
editThe styling of the N Vision 74 has been praised as blending inspiration from the Lancia 037 and DMC DeLorean with the "Parametric Pixel" design language from the Ioniq family.[17] Additional commentators have likened the concept vehicle to sports coupes from the 1970s and 1980s, including the Audi Quattro, BMW M1, Mitsubishi Starion, Nissan Silvia, Toyota AE86, Toyota Supra, and Volkswagen Scirocco, all members of what Jonny Lieberman said was "the zeitgeist of today's car enthusiast".[19]
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.[2]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Stafford, Eric (18 December 2023). "Hyundai N Vision 74 Reportedly Will be Built, Sold In Low Numbers". Car and Driver. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ www.etnews.com (2023-12-17). "[단독]현대차, 세계 첫 '수소+전기 슈퍼카' 2026년 양산…100대 한정판". 미래를 보는 신문 - 전자신문 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ Brian Silvestri (2024-08-28). "Finally: Hyundai Confirms the N Vision 74 for Production". Motor1.
- ^ 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.