Hyundai RM16 N mid-engine hatchback might be real
 

Guys, guys, guys! Hyundai might actually be producing a mid-engine, rear-drive hatch under their N performance division... Or is it just a race car version of Veloster version 2.0? Look at those rear vents. Yuge!

Would you trade in your 86 / BRZ for this?


http://www.autoblog.com/2016/10/24/h...to-mid-engine/

http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims...m16-n-21-1.jpg

http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims...m16-n-03-1.jpg

http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims...m16-n-16-1.jpg


*http://www.autoblog.com/2016/06/06/h...gine-veloster/ <- Link to Concept car (2.0 Turbo mounted behind the front seats)

Is there any information on the drivetrain?

Edited post to show concept car that debuted with 2.0 turbo. The concept was a 2-seater. No other information available right now, however, the vehicle in the photos appears production ready, as noted by Autoblog. Whether it is a production car, or just a racecar, who knows. Hopefully we see it at LA or Detroit i next couple months and it turns out to be the N divisions halo vehicle.

Also I incorrectly pasted the Autoblog link. Fixed*

I wonder if it'll have the 2.0T that the GenCoupe had? If that mid-engine Veloster M ever makes it to the car lot, that could be an awesome car. 2 seater though.

Its still a fucking veloster... Han's right

Very interesting in concept (mid-engine, RWD). The Hyundai badge wouldn't deter me, but I'm doubtful about their ability to nail the execution. Hyundai has never made a RWD sports car with great driving dynamics. Not sure it's going to magically come together with this car. I'm skeptical but I'd consider it if the final product was legitimately amazing to drive.

Also (contrary to the poll option) this isn't going to have the huge cargo space of a typical hatch. The closest car is probably the Renault Clio V6, and that had practically no hatch space behind the engine and no rear seats.

http://13252-presscdn-0-94.pagely.ne...pen_resize.jpg

But there should be some space for groceries up front? There's no engine to get in the way- it won't be a huge space but it should have some space like a 911 has. But there won't be much in the back

Yeah but the poll option is "Yes, gimmie that cargo capacity & mad driftz"

This is going to have less cargo capacity than a typical FR coupe.

That's all I was saying, although agree it will have a small frunk like a 911/cayman.

You can't really drift a mid engine car can you? They are infamous for being too tail happy and snapping to oversteer in a heartbeat (or so I read).

Yeah that's a good point - MR cars aren't really known to be easy to drift. Definitely possible though.

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Lawl, well, I stand corrected on 2 counts, probably. Maybe it won't be able to drift, and perhaps the cargo capacity will suck, relatively speaking. The hatch opening looks large which will help with taller objects, but yes, the vehicle appears quite short. Though the frunk might helps.

Can you edit polls after the fact? I am thinking not.

if it is mid engined and rwd it will be worth a look. I mean the velostar looks great, but that is all it does.

Oh yeah, definately! Hyundai might actually make a car that can handle for a shit! It should be lightweight, the Gen 2.0t put out 270/270 and the balance should be awesome.

I think the Veloster has a good look that kind of grows on you. IMHO this car could be a beast and will definitely be unique in a MR2 kind of way.