The Motorsport division of the Korean manufacturer Hyundai has revealed the colors of the i20 N Rally1 model with which it will compete in the WRC 2022. Starting with this year’s edition, the cars will have a hybrid propulsion system, including an electric motor and battery for energy storage. They will be supplied by a single manufacturer.
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Hyundai i20 N Rally1 offers a maximum power of 500 hp
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The Hyundai i20 N Rally1 was developed from scratch to make room for the hybrid configuration. The new 100 kW electric motor will run on a 1.6-liter turbo petrol unit. In fact, the internal combustion engine is the only component taken from last year’s car.
The electric motor is supplied by Kreisel Electrics. It will provide an additional 134 horsepower. This means that the maximum combined power will be around 500 hp.
The increase in power will be temporary and will be unlocked by simply depressing the accelerator pedal. At the same time, the new i20 N Rally1 will have all-wheel drive as before. Also, thanks to the new propulsion system, they will benefit from an increase in power on the special tests. In addition, the car will benefit from a regenerative braking system.
Like the other Rally1 cars, the new Hyundai i20 N will use a transmission simplified with five steps . At the same time, the center differential has been removed and the suspension is completely new. The chassis has been completely modified and is made of steel.
Overall, the new Hyundai competition material will be heavier by 70 kilograms. The extra weight is given by the additional hardware of the hybrid propulsion system. Sordo and Norwegian Oliver Solberg.
The WRC season will have 13 stages this year. The opening round will traditionally be the Monte Carlo Rally. The race will take place on January 20-23.
Source: Motor1
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