Hyundai i30 N TCR

The Hyundai i30 N TCR is a racing car developed by Hyundai Motorsport , which was built according to the TCR rule system. It is based on the Hyundai i30 5-door hatchback.

The project started in September 2016 with the help of Gabriele Tarquini and Alain Menu and the car completed its first test laps in April 2017. [ 1 ] The cars made their debut in the final rounds of the 2017 season of the TCR International Series , but they also set out for testing at this year's 24-hour race in Misano and at the TCR European Cup event on the Adria International Raceway . [ 2 ] In addition to the basic model, the car is also available in an Endurance version. In this case, ABS,...

The number one target of the i30 N TCR is to race the model on the European continent, while the successor Veloster N TCR is promoted by Hyundai Motorsport in the U.S. and South Korean markets as well as in the Pure ETCR series. [ 3 ]

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Year	Title	Competitor
2018	World Touring Car Cup Drivers' championship	Gabriele Tarquini
2018	World Touring Car Cup Teams' championship	M Racing-YMR
2019	World Touring Car Cup Drivers' championship	Norbert Michelisz
2019	TCR Europe Touring Car Series Drivers' championship	Josh Files
2019	TCR Europe Touring Car Series Teams' championship	Target Competition
2019	ADAC TCR Germany Touring Car Drivers' championship	Max Hesse
2019	ADAC TCR Germany Touring Car Teams' championship	Hyundai Team Engstler
2019	TCR Russian Series Drivers' championship	Dmitry Bragin
2019	TCR Australia Touring Car Series Drivers' championship	Will Brown
2019	TCR Malaysia Touring Car Drivers' championship	Luca Engstler

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F1ABY Commentary

Is victory truly measured in milliseconds, or is it forged in the brutal crucible of will? Leclerc surges, a viper striking – does he truly intend to break Verstappen’s stranglehold, or merely savor the intoxicating scent of challenge? The tension here… palpable! This i30 N TCR, a silent predator, observes, calculating. It’s not just about speed, is it? It’s about understanding the rhythm of the chase, the psychological warfare waged on the asphalt. A daring move, perhaps reckless, but the implications. monumental. This car, this driver – a gamble, a statement. The championship hangs in the balance, doesn’t it?

“The i30 N TCR isn’t just a car; it’s a declaration of intent, a furious challenge hurled at the heart of motorsport!” The strategic groundwork here, the meticulous engineering behind this machine, screams of a team hungry for victory. Observe how Hyundai Motorsport has sculpted a weapon – a brutal instrument designed to shatter expectations and rewrite the rules.

F1ABY Trivia

Hold on. The i30 N TCR isn’t just throwing horsepower at the track; it’s packing a 2. 0-liter turbocharged engine, churning out 306 horsepower. That’s a significant advantage over some of its rivals, especially when you consider the chassis’s lightweight design. Hyundai’s engineers clearly prioritized responsiveness – a critical element for exploiting every available millimeter of grip. This isn’t brute force; it’s calculated aggression.

**Dramatic F1ABY:** “The air crackles! A tangible tension hangs over Imola – this isn’t just asphalt and steel, it’s history being forged! Look at Leclerc, a predator stalking the shadows, his every move calculated, ruthless. He’s not merely driving; he's dismantling the competition, piece by agonizing piece. This is the heart of Formula 1, a brutal ballet of speed and will!” The Hyundai i30 N TCR, a focused machine, represents a strategic shift. Built on the foundation of the i30 5-door, it’s a testament to methodical engineering, a controlled aggression designed to exploit every advantage. Did you know the initial development, spearheaded by Tarquini and Menu, demanded nearly two years of relentless refinement? That’s a commitment – a serious investment in the pursuit of victory. And consider this: the Endurance variant, boasting ABS and those crucial external refueling accessories, isn't just about longevity; it’s about control, about managing the race’s unpredictable currents. It s...

F1ABY Tales

Here we go! “The gap! It’s shrinking! Van Amersfoort is *hunting*! You can feel the pressure radiating off that Hyundai – a tangible thing, a weapon! Leclerc is defending, of course, but the TCR machine is relentless, a dark shadow mirroring the Ferrari’s brilliance. This isn’t just a race; it’s a psychological war waged in milliseconds, a brutal test of nerve and strategy. Can the Italian hold on? Or will the Korean challenger snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? The tension is a physical force!”.

The rain… it’s a merciless sculptor, isn’t it? Look at Rossi, hunched over the wheel, a granite expression carved into his face. He’s not just battling the elements; he’s wrestling with the ghosts of Imola. A man fights for every millisecond, every fraction of a second. This isn’t just about the Hyundai i30 N TCR; it’s about the relentless will to conquer. The pressure on the engineers back at the factory, I can almost hear the frantic calculations. This is where legends are forged, isn’t it?