Hyundai‘s high-performance N division is ready to introduce a light-weight carbon-fibre hybrid wheel choice.

A 21-inch prototype model of this wheel, collectively developed by Dymag and Hankuk Carbon, was proven off at this yr’s Goodwood Pageant of Velocity alongside a variety of different new Hyundai N Efficiency merchandise for the Ioniq 5 N.

This wheel blends a composite outer rim, made out of carbon fibre, with a machined cast metallic centrepiece.

It’s claimed to have a weight saving of between 40 to 50 per cent in comparison with a conventional solid aluminium wheel. It’s additionally claimed to cut back rolling inertia and supply improved stiffness and energy.

Full specs of this 21-inch carbon-fibre hybrid wheel for the Hyundai N Efficiency product vary can be detailed within the coming months.

Dymag additionally claims to be in “superior phases” with numerous different carmakers, with extra provide agreements to be introduced quickly.

The corporate at present gives a variety of carbon-fibre hybrid wheels measuring from 18-inches to 23-inches in diameter. It should add new 24-inch and 25-inch examples to its portfolio later in 2023.

It’s unclear if the 21-inch carbon-fibre hybrid wheels can be out there on the Ioniq 5 N globally, or if will probably be restricted to sure markets.

It’s additionally unclear if Hyundai N plans to supply comparable forms of carbon-fibre hybrid wheels on different autos in its portfolio.

Hyundai N revealed its first electrical car (EV) on the 2023 Goodwood Pageant of Velocity forward of its Australian arrival within the first half of 2024.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain that produces whole system outputs of 448kW of energy and 740Nm of torque.

There’s additionally an ‘N Grin Increase’ (NGB) perform that ups the outputs to 478kW and 770Nm for 10 seconds.

These two electrical motors are fed by an 84kWh battery pack, which is the very best capability battery Hyundai has ever provided in an EV.

Hyundai hasn’t confirmed an official vary determine for the Ioniq 5 N but, although will probably be introduced at “regional market launch”. Vitality consumption figures haven’t been confirmed both.

Would you choice these 21-inch carbon-fibre hybrid wheels on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N?

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