Hyundai unveils 650 horsepower Ioniq 6N..Track and daily driving
Jul 11, 2025
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The Ioniq 6N is Hyundai N's second high-performance electrification model that will satisfy customers in both track and daily driving by combining motor sports, vehicle data obtained from Rolling Lab, which means a moving research institute, and Hyundai Motor's advanced electrification technology.
Hyundai N has developed the Ioniq 6N based on the brand's three performance philosophies, Corner Rascal, Racetrack Capability, and Everyday Sports Car, with the will to provide a pleasant driving experience through a high-performance electric model.
Based on a high-performance four-wheel drive system and an 84.0kWh high-power battery, the Ioniq 6N has a maximum output of 478 kW (650 PS) and a maximum torque of 770 Nm (78.5 kgf·m) based on the use of the "N Green Boost."
It is also characterized by high-performance driving sensitivity that crosses daily life, such as cheerful and stable cornering performance and excellent marginal driving ability by applying next-generation suspension geometry.
Hyundai N is developing electric vehicles capable of both track and daily driving, starting with the pure electric vehicle-based touring car race 'PURE ETCR (Electric Touring Car Racing)' and expects the Ioniq 6N, which was unveiled this time, to once again expand the scope of high-performance electric models.
Hyundai N will provide customers seeking high-performance driving through the Ioniq 6N with a thrilling driving experience based on high-performance electric powertrains in daily life and track driving, said Jose Muoz, CEO of Hyundai Motor.
■ Powerful performance to satisfy both track and daily driving reliability
The Ioniq 6N is a model that contains Hyundai N's will to develop a high-performance electric model that can drive on a track and provide a pleasant driving experience not only on the track but also on a daily basis.
Hyundai developed the Ioniq 6N by combining know-how from motorsports such as WRC and ETCR with innovative electrification technologies developed and verified by Rolling Lab.
The Ioniq 6N has explosive power performance that can reach 100 kilometers per hour from rest in 3.2 seconds based on the use of "N Launch Control," which optimizes performance control according to road conditions.
The Ioniq 6N's front and rear wheel motors produce a total maximum output of 448KW (609 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 740Nm (75.5kgf·m), and when using the N Green Boost, which exhibits maximum acceleration performance for a certain period of time, it emits stronger performance with a total maximum output of 478kW (650 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 770Nm (78.5kgf·m).
Hyundai Motor applied the "N Battery" function that optimally controls the temperature and output of the battery for each driving purpose so that the power performance of the Ioniq 6N can be utilized more efficiently.
The N battery consists of three modes: ▲ Drag to achieve maximum acceleration performance ▲ Sprint for fast track driving ▲ Endurance to improve track driving continuity, helping to achieve maximum power performance through optimal battery control even in various track driving situations.
Based on the sleek sedan ratio, the Ioniq 6N has a better air resistance coefficient (Cd) of 0.27 and a lower center of gravity than the Ioniq 5N, making handling performance more stable and reliable.
Hyundai Motor has added high-speed driving stability by applying a large rear wing spoiler that creates a downforce so that customers can stably control the strong performance of the Ioniq 6N.
In addition, the optimal airflow was secured with a body design that considered aerodynamic power such as an active air flap in the grill part, left and right air curtains in the bumper, a front splitter at the bottom of the bumper, and a diffuser optimized for rear wheel 3D undercover and angular length.
In addition, Hyundai applied a 20-inch forging wheel with a large diameter considering aerodynamics and a 275/35R20 wide tire for the Ioniq 6N developed with Pirelli to maximize air power and driving performance.
In addition, the wide fender design has a low and confident posture suitable for high-performance sedans, and the new external color "Performance Blue Pearl" exclusively for the Ioniq 6N is applied to express the dynamic image in detail and three-dimensional ways according to the angle of light.
Hyundai applied the next-generation suspension geometry and stroke-sensitive ECS damper to the Ioniq 6N to provide differentiated driving sensitivity to customers.
The suspension geometry applied to the Ioniq 6N is characterized by lower roll centers and increased rigidity of front caster trails and rear wheel springs.
Hyundai Motor has designed a low roll center that acts as a central axis when the vehicle turns, increasing the maximum grip on the vehicle's tires to ensure stability when driving at the limit.
In addition, the Ioniq 6N increases the caster trail compared to the Ioniq 5N to further secure wheel resilience after steering to increase straight stability, and provides customers with the predictable and stable high-speed driving sensitivity that Hyundai N pursues by applying a high-stiff spring to optimally control roll behavior.
Hyundai Motor has also applied various body specifications to the Ioniq 6N to secure high-speed driving stability and daily driving convenience at the same time.
The stroke-sensitive electronically controlled suspension damper uses four garage sensors attached to the front and rear lower arms to precisely control the damping force of each wheel according to the driving mode and road surface conditions.
At the same time, Hyundai Motor applied reinforcement to the body and subframe of the Ioniq 6N to increase the sense of direct connection of the body's behavior according to steering and secure limited driving performance.
In addition, "hydro G bushing" is applied to the front wheels to reduce vibration through fluid movement, and "dual layer bushing" is applied to the rear wheels to reduce uneven vibration on the road and strengthen horizontal movement, while satisfying driving performance suitable for high-performance cars.
"Ionic 6N is a new reference point for automotive engineering that combines strong power performance, sophisticated battery control, excellent aerodynamic performance and advanced suspension systems to harmonize high-speed driving, stability and convenience," said Manfred Harrer, vice president of vehicle development at Hyundai Motor.
■ Advanced high-performance specialization provides fun and thrilling driving sensitivity
Hyundai Motor has applied a large number of high-performance electricity specifications to the Ioniq 6N to provide customers with a pleasant and thrilling driving sensibility.
The Ioniq 6N adds the joy of driving in both daily life and track driving with the ▲ Ne-Shift and N Ambient Shift Light ▲ N Active Sound Plus (NAS+).
The Ioniq 6N is equipped with a Ne-shift that details the ratio of virtual gear stages, allowing seamless acceleration and dynamic driving, and is equipped with an N ambient shift light function that informs optimal shift timing through indoor indirect lighting to provide an immersive driving environment.
The N Active Sound Plus applied to the Ioniq 6N implements three-dimensional sound effects by enhancing the performance of the Active Sound Controller (ADP) that implements sound and allocating channels to each indoor speaker. It also provides various new high-performance sound effects such as new sound "Lightspeed" and sound effects using N Green Boost.
The Ioniq 6N also has specifications specializing in track driving such as ▲N Drift Optimizer ▲ N Green Boost ▲ N Torque Distribution ▲ N Pedal ▲ N Regenerative Braking ▲ N Track Manager ▲ TPMS Custom Mode ▲ N Race Cam ▲ Action Cam Mounting.
The N Drift Optimizer provides a thrilling drift experience through vehicle control assistance to suit the customer's driving skills by setting the initiation (rebirth amount), angle (maximum angle range at which the vehicle slides), and wheel spin levels individually when driving.
The N Green Boost is a feature that maximizes motor output and responsiveness for up to 10 seconds when the upper right NGB button of the steering wheel is pressed.
The N Green Boost applied to the Ioniq 6N is automatically activated when the Axel pedal is deeply pressed in N Battery Sprint mode (Sports/N mode) without pressing the NGB button, and is automatically released when the pressure on the Axel pedal is reduced.
Using this, the Ioniq 6N helps customers achieve the fastest lap type by maximizing N Green Boost usage time with intuitive operation through the Axel pedal when driving on the track.
N torque distribution is a function that allows customers to set the front and rear wheel drive distribution ratio in a total of 11 stages from the maximum front to the maximum rear wheel according to the desired driving characteristics, and it can be set in all driving modes including eco mode and can be used with Ne-shift function, increasing ease of use.
The N pedal mode properly adjusts the front and rear wheel drive distribution ratio when the foot is removed from the accelerator pedal during turning and helps to quickly enter the corner with rapid load movement using regenerative braking.
In particular, the Ioniq 6N adds electronic differential limiter (e-LSD) control and regenerative braking stabilization control (RSC) specialized in the N pedal, enabling more linear and predictable vehicle turning behavior.
N regenerative braking is a function to improve overall braking performance while reducing the use of general brakes to ensure braking stability when driving on a track, optimizing front and rear regenerative braking control and allowing regenerative braking to be executed even during ABS operation.
First applied to the Ioniq 6N, the N track manager is a feature that allows customers to generate their own maps in addition to the track maps provided by the infotainment system, and provides distance information from the current location to the track.
The N track manager can create his or her own track, such as a newly created circuit or gym car or course, and can also share the generated track map with others as an export/import function.
In addition, measurement automatically starts when entering the track, making it convenient to use, and provides a more enjoyable track driving experience with real-time ghost cars that visualize the driver's best record, the highest speed of corner entry and the lowest speed of cornering, and lap time reports.
TPMS Custom Mode helps customers focus on track driving by changing the air pressure standard to prevent low pressure warnings from coming in if the air pressure is lowered before driving in consideration of the increase in air pressure caused by the tire warm-up during track driving.
Hyundai Motor has also prepared a function on the Ioniq 6N that takes into account video shooting when driving on the track.
Hyundai's first N race cam is a track-only recording mode that records images recorded through built-in cam front cameras by adding driving information such as steering wheels, vehicle speed, brakes and accelerator pedals, G force, track map, and lap time.
In addition, by receiving track map information and lab timers from the N track manager, time attack information can be checked directly from the video, allowing driving analysis through the video without waiting time after the track.
A mounting structure capable of mounting an action cam is applied to the upper end of the Ioniq 6N interior so that the camera can be mounted more conveniently.
At the same time, Hyundai Motor plans to present its Ioniq 6N-specific performance parts, which were developed inspired by motorsports, to deliver the driving sensibility of N's everyday life to customers.
■ Hyundai Motor participates in the 2025 UK Goodwood Festival of Speed Hill Climb Course
Hyundai unveiled the Ioniq 6N for the first time at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Hyundai Motor unveiled the Ioniq 5N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2023 and decided to unveil the Ioniq 6N for the first time in the world this year.
Ioniq 6N participated in the main event Hillclimb course, which symbolizes the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and showed its strong presence.
On this day, Hyundai Motor announced its high-performance electric models and motorsports capabilities to visitors by participating in the Ioniq 6N, the Ioniq 6N drift specification, and the Ioniq 6N with N performance parts.
In addition, Hyundai Motor has set up a dedicated exhibition space right next to the Hill Clime course to display Ioniq 5N and Ioniq 5N TA Spec along with the Ioniq 6N and provide visitors with various experience opportunities.
Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor plans to display the Ioniq 6N, Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 6N lines at Lotte Premium Outlet Uiwang in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, from Saturday 12th to Sunday 20th to inform domestic customers of the various charms of the Ioniq 6 lineup.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
