Hyundai Hyundai Announces Factory Veloster N TCR Race Car Program

TGR Staff





The Veloster N TCR is part of the ongoing rollout of the Hyundai N brand globally, and addresses the requests of Hyundai Motorsport customer teams in select national markets where the i30 N TCR race car was in competition, but the i30 N road car was not part of a region’s production-vehicle model range. The addition of the Veloster N TCR to the customer motorsports lineup gives teams in national markets where the Veloster N road car is available a more relevant platform for their respective audiences.





Both Veloster N TCR and i30 N TCR are fully homologated for competition in officially sanctioned TCR series. Priority for initial Veloster N TCR deliveries, however, will go to customer teams in markets where the Veloster N road car is offered.





BRYAN HERTA AUTOSPORT TO PROVIDE U.S. SALES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT





In the United States, Bryan Herta Autosport is the designated sales agent for the Veloster N TCR and i30 N TCR customer cars. The Veloster N TCR can be ordered for €135,000* plus shipping, with customer deliveries set to begin in March 2019.





Bryan Herta Autosport will also provide technical assistance, spares, and parts support to teams campaigning Hyundai TCR models in the U.S.





* NOTE: US pricing is dependent on exchange rates, which are subject to fluctuation. Based on current rates, for example, the Veloster N TCR would retail for approximately $155,000 plus shipping.





HYUNDAI BACKS CUSTOMER TEAMS WITH CONTINGENCY AWARDS PROGRAM





As Hyundai Motorsports heads into its second year of North American competition, Hyundai Motor America announces that it will support customer teams in the 2019 IMSA MICHELIN Pilot Challenge and 2019 Blancpain GT World Challenge with optional contingency awards programs in each series. Participating teams will be eligible for contingency payouts for each 2019 race based on IMSA or Blancpain GT World Challenge race results and eligibility requirements.





In the IMSA MICHELIN Pilot Challenge, both the Veloster N TCR and i30 N TCR are eligible. In Blancpain GT World Challenge, the eligible vehicles are the Hyundai i30 N TCR, Veloster N TCR, and, in the TC class, the Veloster N.





2018 HYUNDAI CONTINGENCY PROGRAM PAYOUT PLAN

Payout Schedule 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th TCR Class $7,500 $5,000 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000 TC Class $7,500 $5,000 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000 Drivers’ Championship $10,000 $7,500 $5,000









HYUNDAI VELOSTER N TCR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS





Engine

Type: Hyundai Motorsport 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged

Power (Max): 350 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque (Max): 450 Nm @ 3500 rpm

Electronics: Life Racing ECU and power management system





Transmission

Type: Front-wheel drive

Gearbox: Six-speed sequential gearbox with pneumatic paddle-shift

Differential: Mechanical with external pre-load adjuster

Clutch: AP Racing Cerametallic twin-disc





Cockpit

Seats: Sabelt competition seats

Belts: Sabelt six-point HANS compatible

Instrumentation: Life Racing compact configurable driver’s display





Chassis

Front suspension: MacPherson struts with adjustable dampers

Rear suspension: Four-arm multi-link with adjustable dampers

Steering: Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion

Front Brakes: 380mm ventilated brake discs with Hyundai Motorsport-branded six-piston Brembo calipers

Rear Brakes: 278mm brake discs with two-piston calipers

Handbrake: Hydraulic control

Wheels: 10x18 inch aerodynamic Braid rims, designed for Hyundai Motorsport





Bodywork

Structure: Hyundai Motorsport designed lightweight high-tensile steel roll cage

Bodywork: Steel and composite fiber panels

Length: 4,450mm

Wheelbase: 2,650mm

Width: 1,950mm

Track Width: 1,610mm

Fuel Tank Capacity: 100 liters

Weight: 1,285kg minimum (including driver)*





Price

€135,000 (approximately $155,000 in U.S. per current exchange rates)





*mandated by TCR regulations





2019 MICHELIN PILOT CHALLENGE TCR CLASS SCHEDULE



January 25



Daytona Beach, Florida



Daytona International Speedway





March 15



Sebring, Florida



Sebring International Raceway





May 4



Lexington, Ohio



Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course





June 29



Watkins Glen, New York



Watkins Glen International





July 6



Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada



Canadian Tire Motorsport Park





July 20



Lakeville, Connecticut



Lime Rock Park





August 3



Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin



Road America





August 24



Alton, Virginia



VIRginia International Raceway





September 14



Monterey, California



WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca





October 11



Braselton, Georgia



Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta



