The SEMA news continues as Hyundai has taken the
wraps off the HyperEconiq Ioniq concept. Designed for maximum efficiency, the
HyperEconiq Ioniq is a hypermilers dream car as it has an aerodynamic exterior
which has been designed to minimize drag. In order to achieve this, Bisimoto
Engineering installed a "Dream Aero" kit which includes a front
splitter, side splitters, rear wheel covers, and an optimized rear spoiler.
The aerodynamic styling tweaks don't stop with the
body kit as the tuning firm also installed a Progress Performance coilover
suspension which reduces the car's ride height.
Weight is an enemy of efficiency so Bisimoto
Engineering added 19-inch carbon fiber wheels with lightweight ARP studs and
low-rolling resistance tires. They are backed up by Buddy Club aluminum brake
calipers.
Under the hood, the Ioniq's engine has been
outfitted with NGK spark plugs, low-friction oil, and a "pulse-chamber
exhaust system for enhanced volumetric efficiency." The concept also has
enhanced e-generators and "optimized inertial supercharging during
valvetrain overlap."
Rounding out the changes are Recaro Pole Position
racing seats and a Racepak OBD-monitoring system. Thanks to all of the
aforementioned modifications, the HyperEconiq Ioniq was able to return up to 83
mpg US (99.6 mpg UK / 2.8L/100km) combined during testing.
