Hyundai’s racing machine

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yundai has given a sneak peek of its new high-performance N concept, the RN30, ahead of its official debut at the Paris Motor Show.

The RN30 is based on the recently released new generation i30, and was developed with the help of Hyundai Motorsport, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre and Hyundai Motor’s Performance Development & High Performance Vehicle Division.

The South Korean manufacturer says the RN30 was “born as a racing machine”, and is distinguished by its “purposeful aerodynamic design and specialised high-performance technologies that deliver thrilling high-speed driving.

“The silhouette of the RN30 is unmistakably inherited from the clean and cohesive lines of the new generation Hyundai i30, but with a lower, wider stance to enable greater stability during high-speed driving and cornering.”

Performance figures are yet to be announced, but it is likely the RN30 will be positioned as a rival to the likes of the Volkswagen Golf GTi.