Hyundai decided to break into the ranks of hot hatchbacks. Before them there is a goal to compete with «charged» Ford Focus ST and the VW Golf GTI. Embody all our plans into reality has to Hyundai i30 with the letter N, indicating the sporty character of the car.
Pre-production hot hatch has been sent for tests at the German track «Nürburgring».
According to unconfirmed reports, Hyundai i30 N equip uprated 1.6-liter 4-cylinder petrol turbo engine. In turn, the standard engine produces 186 horsepower and 265 Nm of torque. There is also a version that sports a novelty will be equipped with 2-liter turbo engine capacity of up to 300 horsepower.
The test car, shot on Photospies «Nürburgring», was camouflaged, but it did not hide the special front splitter, rear spoiler, larger wheels and powerful brakes. The official premiere of «hot» Hyundai i30 from N Performance line is to be held later this year.
Photos: World Car Fans
Photos: World Car Fans