Bugatti won’t be the only automaker with a Vision Gran Turismo concept at next month’s Frankfurt Auto Show. Hyundai has just released teaser shots of its own concept celebrating the Gran Turismo video game series, and confirmed the car will be unveiled at the German show where its presence will help kick off the launch of the automaker’s new N performance division.

The N division was first announced two years and at the time was centered on Hyundai’s motorsport program, namely the automaker’s return to the World Rally Championship. Now it’s time for the N division to branch out into the world of high-performance road cars. An N-badged version of the Hyundai i30, the global version of our own Elantra GT, is thought to be coming first, and prototypes have already been spotted.

As for the new concept, which is dubbed the N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo, it’s said to highlight the N division’s perspective on future performance characteristics. Key elements intrinsically linked with the new performance division and highlighted on the concept are race car design and sustainable technology.

Full details will be announced closer to the debut and like other Vision Gran Turismo concepts fans will eventually be able to download it as a drivable car in Gran Turismo 6 for the Sony PlayStation 3.

Joining the N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo on Hyundai’s stand at the Frankfurt Auto Show will be a preview of Hyundai’s i20-based WRC car for the 2016 season as well as the previous RM15 mid-engine Veloster concept. The German show gets underway September 15.

Press Release

Hyundai Motor's New High Performance Sub-brand 'N'
Takes Center Stage at Frankfurt Motor Show

- The sub-brand N will build new momentum for an exciting driving performance and provide emotional driving experience for customers
- The latest motorsport challenger and two dynamic concepts will also be introduced at the Motor Show

August 26, 2015 – Hyundai Motor will showcase its high performance sub-brand N at the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2015. The result of intensive testing and product development, the sub-brand N builds on Hyundai Motor's successful motorsport experiences and technology capability to drive future performance-oriented and race-track-capable models forward and bring 'the most thrilling winding road' fun to customers who truly love cars.

The N builds on not just Hyundai Motor's continued advancement as a primary competitor in World Rally Championship (WRC) but also on the company's dedication and investment to create striking and pioneering high performance cars. It capitalizes on Hyundai Motor's fast-growing strength and signifies the pace of change within the brand, matching the company's ambition to challenge perceptions by making real and emotional connections with customers.

Highlighting Hyundai Motor's passion for performance and engineering competency, a preview of the New Generation i20 WRC car will appear on stage during the motor show to demonstrate Hyundai Motor's performance ambition.

Based on the New Generation i20, the rally car is the first prototype for the vehicle that will challenge for the podium in the 2016 WRC. Already undergoing a punishing testing, engineering and development regime, the new car is building up to its final rally-specification ahead of its debut at the start of the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship at Rallye Monte Carlo.

Furthermore, an ultimate concept car showing the brand's perspective on future performance characteristics will be introduced during the Motor Show. The 'Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo'* concept highlights sustainable technology and race car design, truly representing the future potential of Hyundai N. Through this new concept, Hyundai Motor is engaging further with its fans and the online community by making Hyundai's passion and performance accessible to millions of people around the world.

In addition, the Hyundai RM15 concept car will be displayed, representing the company's passion for performance and suggesting how the Hyundai N driver-focused technologies could come into production. The mid-engine concept, with a 2.0-liter 300ps engine, is undergoing further developments to apply high-performance technology to Hyundai Motor cars in many exciting ways.
Hyundai Motor's press conference will take place in Hall 6 at 11:30 (CET) on Tuesday 15th September 2015.

* Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo: This concept is a new project by Hyundai Motor to be coming exclusively to PlayStation®'s Gran Turismo video game series.

At the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, Hyundai also introduces the ultimate concept car to show the global audience the brand’s unique perspective on future performance characteristics. The ‘Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo’ concept, inspired by N, will be coming exclusively to PlayStation®’s Gran Turismo video game series.

The Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo powertrain is based on the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell system. The total system output is 650 kW (871 HP), with the dual fuel cell stacks providing 500 kW (670 HP), and the super capacitor system generating an additional 150 kW (201 HP) by using energy regeneration when braking. This remarkable power is delivered through four high-powered independent in-wheel motors, which provide uncompromised traction.

The compact, lightweight fuel cell stacks and rigid CFRP monocoque structure help to keep weight down to 972 kg, giving it a power-to-weight ratio that rivals the most exotic supercars in the world. Combined with a low centre of gravity, this power and performance sets the car up to perform on the most challenging of race tracks, encapsulating the thrilling premise of N cars.

As air flows through Hyundai’s trademark hexagonal grille to the boat-shaped underbody structure, the tube-type underflow air supply duct connected to the rear minimizes pressure to the underbody to produce maximum downforce. In addition, the air brakes activate according to speed and brake usage as well as reduce drag.

Although the Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo is based on eco-performance technology, the noise from its powertrain will tell a different story. The sounds from the air blower’s turbine that spins at 200,000rpm, the frequency of the fuel cell stacks, the sound from the hydrogen cooling system and the high-pitched in-wheel motor combine to produce a distinct race car roar.

The Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo concept draws inspiration from aeronautics and speed. It looks like a jet fighter on wheels that blurs the line between air and asphalt. Hyundai Motor designed this car to appear like it is floating.

Through Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo’s sustainable technology and innovative race car design, Hyundai is presenting N’s future potential to a wider global online community.

Hyundai Motor’s high performance sub-brand N takes centre stage at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

Hyundai Motor the fastest growing automaker by brand has showcased its high performance sub-brand N at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Built on the foundation of the company’s intensive product development and motorsport experiences, Hyundai ‘N’ ultimately aims to develop future performance-oriented models.

Albert Biermann, Head of Performance Development & High Performance Vehicle Division said, “By revealing this exciting high performance sub-brand N to our customers, we’re challenging expectations of the Hyundai Motor brand. Drivers will soon experience the thrills and emotion of our proven motorsport prowess for themselves. Our future model line-up will include performance-oriented and race track-capable cars that will be full of energy. These models are just the start of what we know will be a fast and exhilarating journey for our brand.”