The 2019 Hyundai Veloster N promises plenty of
thrills, but fans looking for even more excitement might want to check out the
Veloster N TCR. Set to become part of Hyundai’s customer racing program, the Veloster
N TCR is built for the track and has a base price of € 135,000 (US$ 153,055)
excluding shipping. This means the model is nearly eight times more expensive
than the standard Veloster and is about the same price as a decently equipped
Porsche 911 GT3.
While the car is obviously expensive, the Veloster N
TCR is pretty special as it’s built in Germany by Hyundai Motorsport and shares
nearly 85% of its components with the i30 N TCR. Among the items shared is a
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 350 hp and 450 Nm of torque. It is connected to a six-speed sequential
transmission which sends power to the front wheels.
Besides the high-performance engine, the car has
composite body panels, a steel roll cage and a track-focused suspension with
adjustable dampers. Other highlights include lightweight racing wheels, Sabelt
seats and a beefy braking system with 15 inch (380 mm) front discs which are
backed up by Brembo calipers.
The Veloster N TCR is eligible to compete in the
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and Blancpain GT World Challenge and sales /
support will be provided by Bryan Herta Autosport. Customer deliveries are set
to begin next March and Bryan Herta said “The Veloster N TCR retains everything
great about the i30 N and gives us a world-class race car with a direct
road-car counterpart that our fans can purchase and drive every day.”
