Hyundai Debuts Elantra N TCR
In preparation for its U.S. racing debut, the brand-new two-liter turbocharged Hyundai Elantra N TCR race car was unveiled by Bryan Herta Autosport at Daytona International Raceway.
Since their racing debut in 2018 with Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA), Hyundai has won three back-to-back TCR championships and the 2020 Manufacturers title.
“The all-new Elantra N TCR car is an exciting addition to Hyundai’s formidable TCR lineup,” said Bryan Herta. “We are proud to be providing this new challenger it’s track debut. I am confident the Elantra N TCR will be fast and fun to drive as you would expect from a Hyundai N.”
Racing in the North America premier TCR category, the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, BHA will enter a pair of Elantra N TCR entries: Mark Wilkins and Harry Gottsacker in the #33 Elantra N TCR and Ryan Norman and Parker Chase driving the No. 98 Elantra N TCR.
The Hyundai Veloster N TCR returns with majority in the IMPC TCR category with 9 cars entered. BHA drivers Michael Lewis and Taylor Hagler showed off the 2021 Veloster N TCR model at the unveiling.
Elantra N TCR Specifications
Dimensions
Length: 4710m
Width: 1950mm
Wheelbase: 2750mm
Minimum Weight: 1265kg including the driver
Engine
Turbocharged 4-cylinder inline, transversally installed
Distribution: two overhead camshafts, 16 valves
Displacement: 1998cc
Max. output: 350hp @ 7000 rpm
Max. torque: 450Nm @ 3500 rpm
Transmission
Front-wheel-drive
Gearbox: 6-speed sequential with paddle shift
Clutch: Cerametallic twin-disc
Differential: multi-plate limited slip differential with external pre-load
Chassis
Front suspension: McPherson strut, coil springs, gas-filled dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: 4-arm multi-link axle, coil springs, gas-filled dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering: electrical power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes
Dual circuit hydraulic system
Front brakes: six-piston calipers, 380 mm steel ventilated discs
Rear brakes: two-piston calipers, 278 mm steel discs
Wheels
Braid 18″x10″ aerodynamic rims, specifically designed for Hyundai Motorsport
Fuel System
26.4 gallon fuel tank with endurance refueling capability
Interior
Sabelt race seats and 6-point, HANS compatible, harness
