Can Hyundai match Lamborghini and Porsche in a race? Watch Hyundai’s most powerful vehicle, the IONIQ 5 N, take on a 657 hp Lamborghini Urus Performante, Porsche Macan GTS, and others in an epic super SUV drag race. See how Hyundai’s sporty EV matches up against the competition in the video below.
Hyundai EV races Lamborghini, Porsche in new drag race
Hyundai revealed its most powerful vehicle yet, the fully electric IONIQ 5 N, last year. As Hyundai N’s first electric car, the performance brand left nothing on the table.
Riding on a modified version of its E-GMP platform, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N packs up to 641 horsepower and a host of track-ready features. This electric sports car is equipped to compete with the best. Hyundai N included features like rear e-LSD, electronic-controlled suspension, and N Grin Boost to ensure the EV lives up to its name.
Hyundai’s performance EV checks the three “performance pillars of N,” including Corner Rascal, Race Track Capability, and Everyday Sports Car.
Hyundai designed the electric sports car to stand out from the competition, inside and out. The IONIQ 5 N includes “N-exclusive” elements like a glossy black front bumper, radiator grille, and rear spoiler to optimize airflow and performance.
The sports EV is lower, wider, and has larger tires, adding to its aggressive design. Hyundai also built the front and rear suspension from the ground up.
Inside, Hyundai designed the EV based on a racing concept. For a sporty feel, you will find N bucket sports seats, a new N-exclusive steering wheel, and an N-exclusive center console.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is the brand’s most powerful car yet, but can it keep up with some of the quickest sports SUVs on the market?
The folks over at Hagerty put the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N up against a Lamborghini Urus Performante, Porsche Macan GTS, Jaguar F-Pace SVR, and Maserati Grecale Trofeo to see.
As you can see, Hyundai’s high-performance EV smokes the competition in the first race. Here’s how the IONIQ 5 N stacks up.
| Vehicle | Horsepower | 0 to 60 mph | 1/4 mile | Starting Price |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 N | 641 hp | 3.0 sec | 11.1 sec | $66,100 |
| Lamborghini Urus Performante | 657 hp | 3.1 sec | 11.6 sec | $269,885 |
| Porsche Macan GTS | 434 hp | 3.5 sec | 12.3 sec | $88,450 |
| Jaguar F-Pace SVR | 550 hp | 3.8 sec | 12.2 sec | $93,175 |
| Maserati Grecale Trofeo | 523 hp | 3.6 sec | 12.2 sec | $108,000 |
Top comment by Psychokisser
Yes, these kind of races are dumb. You'll get no argument from me on that.
But I test drove a 5N today, in fact, and to say I was blown away would be an understatement. Yes, it's stupid fast and handles in corners like a dream and has absurdly powerful brakes. But the biggest surprise was how solid and composed the car was. It felt like a vault, albeit a ridiculously fast and happy one, going down the road. NVH was far lower than I expected. If it's EPA range was significantly better than a dismal 221 miles(!?), I would have bought it on the spot. After a little time to think about it, I still might buy it.
After bringing in a Lamborghini to up the competition, it still wasn’t enough to top the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Despite a rapid launch, the IONIQ 5 steadily comes back and outpaces the Lambo. And it’s less than a quarter of the cost.
Even Hagerty’s host said, “If you don’t think electric vehicles are resetting the world order, well, now’s your chance.”
Hyundai’s sporty electric car just destroyed the fastest versions of a Lamborghini, Porsche, Jaguar, and Maserati. What’s next for Hyundai? Stay tuned (In the meantime, check out our exclusive interview with Hyundai Motor America CEO Randy Parker).
Source: Hagerty
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