Hyundai Will Show Its Race Prepped I30 N in the U.S. Shortly

While this normally wouldn’t be huge news, the i30 racecar’s arrival at SEMA will mark the first time an N-badged Hyundai will be shown in North America officially. Hyundai says its presentation of the race-ready i30 will demonstrate the “future performance potential for the N brand in the U.S.” The car will be the same one that finished fourth at the Nurburgring 24 Hours – completing 122 laps and covering more than 1,800 hard-driven miles in the process.

The i30 N is the first product to come from the N performance sub-brand. It features a 247 horsepower (271 hp in the Performance model) 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, a six-speed manual transmission and other performance goodies such as an electronic differential, launch control, 19-inch wheels shod in performance rubber and some sporty brakes with red calipers. It won’t be sold in North America – but it gives us a pretty good idea of what to expect when the N brand does make its way here.

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The first N model destined for North America is rumored to be the Veloster N. It’s already been spotted at the Nurburgring, showing off its sportier updated looks, larger wheels, prominent hatch spoiler and more. We’re expecting a 275 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine to be on offer paired with a six-speed manual or an optional automatic. Like the i30 N, an e-diff, launch control and bigger brakes should also be present.

Hyundai’s i30 N racecar will land in the U.S. in late October. Perhaps Hyundai will have some more news in regards to N in the U.S. at that time as well.

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