Hyundai Motor secures sixth consecutive TCR class victory at 2026 Nürburgring 24-hour race
Hyundai Motor Company’s high-performance Hyundai N secured its sixth consecutive TCR class victory at the 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24H Nürburgring endurance race held from May 16–17.
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What Happened
Hyundai Motor Company's high-performance Hyundai N division earned its sixth straight TCR class win at the 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24H Nürburgring endurance race, held May 16–17. The company fielded one ELANTRA N TCR in the TCR class and two ELANTRA N1 RP cars in the SP4T class. The ELANTRA N1 RP vehicles featured a pre-production engine with improved power and response, serving as a testbed for future technology. All three cars finished the race, providing engineers with valuable data.
“Securing our sixth consecutive TCR class victory at the Nürburgring is an incredible milestone that speaks to the relentless dedication of our teams and the proven excellence of Hyundai N technologies. Just as importantly, successfully finishing this punishing 24-hour race with our new ELANTRA N1 RP powertrain validates our future engineering direction, as we did in 2026 with 2.0T used in all Hyun”
Why this matters
The victory showcases Hyundai N's motorsport dominance and provides real-world validation for next-generation powertrain technology under extreme conditions.
Terms in This Story
- TCR class
- A touring car racing category based on production vehicles, governed by TCR regulations.
- Nordschleife
- The northern loop of the Nürburgring race track in Germany, known for its length and challenging conditions.
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