Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Time Attack duo headline Pikes Peak effort

There are two Hyundai Sonata race cars contesting the Nurburgring 24-hour race, so Hyundai chose the German venue to show off the modded Ioniq 5 racers headed to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb toward the end of June. Two purpose-built racers called the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec EV will attempt to put Hyundai's name next to the Pikes Peak record in the Electric Modified SUV/Crossover class. That shouldn't be too difficult, seeing as the record has never been claimed. The Koreans aren't taking chances, though, using its eN1 Cup Car in the company's one-make race series as a base, then unlocking 677 horsepower from the e-motors, a 36-hp boost over the street car's total output.

The widebody panels, mongo front spoiler, and huge rear wing deliver proper time attack vibes and create about four times more downforce than the race car. The five-way adjustable suspension working 18-inch forged wheels in Yokohama Advan 005 slicks will deliver proper grip. The six-piston brakes in front and four-piston in back provide plenty of anchor. Pikes Peak organizers usually require EVs to blare what sounds like an alarm siren. Hyundai decided to turn up the volume of its N Active Sound+ system instead, creating simulated engine noise up to 120 decibels.