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Motor 1
a day ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Copying Homework: Mercedes Will Use Fake Gearshifts in AMG Supercar
Mercedes-AMG knows that making an electric car exciting is no easy task. Many manufacturers have tried, but only a precious few have succeeded. So the German brand is copying homework in hopes of winning over internal combustion faithful. Speaking with Autocar at the launch of the AMG GT XX concept, Mercedes Group tech chief Markus Schäfer revealed plans to incorporate fake gearshifts, similar to those on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N , to better emulate the feeling of a gas-powered vehicle. "How does the car feel in terms of noise, in terms of sound level, in terms of the vibration, in terms of the gearshift?" Schäfer told Autocar . "It has to touch the emotional side of you. And if it doesn't, it doesn't do the job. This is what AMG cars do, and that's exactly what we transferred piece by piece into this AMG GT XX." Seeing faux gearshifts make their way into the latest AMG EV isn't exactly a surprise. Paddle shifters on the concept and a video teasing simulated shifts published to social media (above) have suggested they'd be included, but this is the first time an official from the company has outright confirmed it. Having fake gearshifts makes sense for a performance EV, especially when paired with a fake engine noise. Without the simulated gearbox, you'd get something like the Dodge Charger Daytona , which sounds like its fake V-8 is connected to a CVT. The production AMG GT 4-door EV is set to receive speakers mounted in the headlights to emulate the sound of an AMG V-8. An executive for the brand went as far as to say the EV powertrain is "the best V-8 we've ever developed." The production AMG GT XX will use three axial flux motors, two at the rear, and another up front. The concept is rated at 1,340 horsepower, and the production version will likely get close to that. Schäfer says these motors, sourced from UK company Yasa, are important for meeting buyers' high expectations. "It has to be authentic when it comes to power and drivability and track performance," he told Autocar . "But the AMG is also an emotional experience from an acoustic standpoint, from noise and vibration harshness, and that's exactly what you should expect in this car as well.' He also acknowledged that "bringing hardcore V-8 fans to an electric vehicle is something that is a challenge," adding that "a pure-electric car doesn't do the job." More on AMG's Future Spied: AMG's New 4-Door Supercar Caught Testing In the Alps Mercedes-AMG Admits The Four-Cylinder Hybrid 'Failed to Resonate' With Buyers: Report Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hyundai set to debut ambitious high-performance electric sedan. Will the Ioniq 6 N make a big statement?
Hyundai Motor North America is producing some of the most competitive electric vehicles on the market. Between the Ioniq 5, 6, and 9 models, the South Korean automaker has something for families of all sizes. Additionally, the brand has been working on developing more performance-oriented models. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has garnered plenty of attention due to its impressive specs. It has racetrack capability, according to Hyundai. Now, the automaker is preparing to debut an even more ambitious project: a high-performance electric sedan. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N will "disrupt the high-performance EV segment to deliver exciting driving experiences" said Joon Park, Vice President and Head of Hyundai's N Management Group. The company aims to build on the momentum created by the shock and awe of the Ioniq 5 N's incredible performance. Though Hyundai is keeping plenty of details regarding the new electric vehicle under wraps, there are several clues about its performance and appearance that auto enthusiasts can derive from the Ioniq 5 N. The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N starts at $66,200. It produces a whopping 641 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque. The high-performance EV accelerates from 0-60 miles per hour in just 2.8 seconds according to testing by MotorTrend. The Ioniq 6 N will boast impressive performance specs, taking cues from its larger cousin, the Ioniq 5 N. Furthermore, the 6 N will be a lighter vehicle as a sedan, so it could be quicker than the larger Ioniq 5 N SUV. Expect the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N to feature a bold exterior styling with N-badging and performance parts including tires and brakes. The Ioniq 6 N is also likely to have a significantly higher starting price than the base model. Hyundai's 2025 Ioniq 6 electric sedan starts at $37,850 and tops out at $51,100 for the Limited final configuration. The 2025 Ioniq 5 Limited costs $54,300 compared to the Ioniq 5 N's $66,200-sticker price. If there is a similar price difference of $11,900 between Limited and N trims for the Ioniq 6, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N could cost around $63,000, making it slightly more affordable than the larger Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. A starting price north of $60K is hardly considered affordable to the average driver, even compared to rising new car prices (nearly $50,000 according to CNBC). That said, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is anything but average. Hyundai's upcoming high-performance EV is more than just a niche performance trim to fill a gap in the company's portfolio, it's a statement. Hyundai is proving that it can produce more than just practical all-around electric vehicles like the base Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models. It has nailed the basics based on several awards for its EV nameplates. Now, the South Korean automaker is aiming to earn style points, and target market share once dominated by Tesla's performance models. Electric vehicles were once considered impractical. Today, automakers are proving these vehicles can function as daily drivers and even track-ready performance models, capable of breaking acceleration records. Hyundai is helping to change the narrative surrounding EVs from inconvenient and lackluster to capable and exciting with models like the Ioniq 6 N. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will Hyundai's Ioniq 6 N disrupt the EV game? Here's what to know
Motor Trend
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2ND N EV: Hyundai Teases Upcoming 2026 Ioniq 6 N High-Performance Sedan
Hyundai's N Division has released the first images of its coming new 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N sedan, the next vehicle in Hyundai's portfolio to get its performance sub-brand's monster makeover. Aiming to build on the smashing success of the Ioniq 5 N, we expect the sedan version to be just as potent, if not more so, than the existing 5 N. Hyundai's N Division teases the 2026 Ioniq 6 N, a high-performance EV sedan with over 600 horsepower, dual motors, and advanced software features. It features aerodynamic design updates, aggressive styling, and promises enhanced stability and performance akin to the successful Ioniq 5 N. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next What that means exactly we don't know for sure quite yet, but it's a good bet that the Ioniq 6 N will come loaded with just about everything that made the 5 N such a hit with our staff and the public at large. Expect in excess of 600 horsepower out of what should be a dual-motor arrangement that helped propel the 5 N to a blistering 2.8 second to 60 mph number, making it one of the quickest SUVs we've ever tested, regardless of powertrain. Also expect all the innovative software wizardry and likely more of it that the N's engineers coded up for the Ioniq 5 N, including the N E-Shift that mimics an 8-speed dual clutch transmission—a feature that blew our minds and subsequently helped score Hyundai an inaugural MotorTrend Best Technology Award. It was one of a raft of digitized dynamics we lauded as borderline revolutionary. As for what we can make of the first images of the Ioniq 6 N, it sports several evolutionary design cues that are rolling out as part of the broader 2026 Ioniq 6 lineup, including a reworked front end and some significant updating of the present sedan's controversial rear spoiler arrangement, with new lighting elements at both ends. The enhancements look be just as aerodynamic at first glance, if not more so as those of the present car. Hyundai says the Ioniq 6 N itself will be getting a prominent rear wing that's clearly depicted in the images, along with more aggressive fender work and other performance-based enhancements including a set of special, lighter wheels. It will no doubt be lower and wider than the base Ioniq 6 models as well. Given it's a sedan, we expect the 6 N to be more stable at higher speeds than its higher-riding 5 N SUV cousin, and indeed Hyundai is saying just that in its press release teasing the car. It's all part of what N has been pushing as its three core performance pillars: corner rascal (corny, but we like corner-y), racetrack capability (if the 5 N is any indication, this will be a given), and everyday sports car livability (the 5 N is indeed an SUV you can also drive in a civilized, non-punishing way). We'll be getting behind the wheel of a prototype version of the 2026 Ioniq 6 N very soon, so it won't be long before we find out what N has wrought for its second N EV. If the Ioniq 5 N is any indication, it should be another dynamite electrified dynamo.
