Project RM
Overview
To Create Future
High-Performance N Cars
Hyundai Motors embarked on a project in 2012 with the
project code RM (Racing Midship), which was initiated to
create new high-performance technologies for the future.
Upon reaching the advanced research stage, vehicles
underwent road tests to validate newly developed
technologies, observe their effects on performance, and
improve them for later application in N models.
Additionally, the MR (a midship engine and rear-drive
system) was utilized to enable advanced research into
vehicle movement with different weight distributions between
the front and rear. This testing is essential for
high-performance cars and helps to better understand the
effects of a weighed-down and high-strength body frame on
the vehicle's performance. Finally, the research resulted in
a midship design, with the engine mounted in the middle of
the car instead of the front.
Performance
Connecting Motorsports
Technology to N Models
The RM models are not just one-off displays of exterior design, but represent true concept cars that demonstrate the evolution of high-performance technologies that will expand to the N models.
For Optimal Power
Distribution and Aerodynamics
The RM16 features various new technologies that are
currently being tested to capture the optimal
driving
emotion and enhanced performance for all N models. One of
these featured technologies is the
electronic supercharger
that increases the performance of the high-output RM16
engine. When
compared to its forerunner, the performance
increased by 14% from 60 to 100 km/h, and by 17% from 80
to 120 km/h. The RM16 also incorporates Hyundai’s new N
Corner Carving Differential (NCCD). The NCCD
is an
electronic limited-slip differential that allows the
wheels to turn at different speeds, allowing for a
unique
carving experience during cornering. This electronic
limited-slip differential is implemented in the
i30 N as
well as other N models. Along with the active rear spoiler
technology that optimizes
aerodynamics, these innovations
enable excellent performance and deliver pure driving
bliss.
Lightweight Yet Strong Body Structure
Aluminum frame + CFRP skins.
Adjustable Bolster Sports Seat
Emotional driving attachment.
High-Performance Suspension
In-wheel double wishbone.
Active Rear Spoiler
Aerodynamic optimization.
High-Output Engine
Electronic supercharger, e-LSD.
Electronically-Variable
Exhaust System
Intense exhaust sound.
Custom Fit Sport Seats
with Variable Boosters
Another area that is being closely looked at is how to enhance the emotional connection between car and driver, for a feeling of total immersion while driving. To that end, the electronically-variable exhaust system, that gives off an intense exhaust sound to match the feeling of acceleration, and sport seats with variable bolsters that ensure a perfect fit for the driver, are two of the main technologies being tested in the RM16; features that will also find their way into the i30 N.
Design
Embodiment of
Stability and Power
The RM series adopted the designs of existing models to
enable performance tests without the use of camouflage.
Nonetheless, the exterior design has been constantly
upgraded to incorporate more high-performance technologies,
altering the front of the RM to represent the optimal
aerodynamic design.
The lowered front with an extended hood, slim headlamps, and
wide air intakes give the RM a more aggressive look. At the
same time, the rear spoiler, with optimized aerodynamics and
extended air intakes, displays the characteristics of a
powerful midship model.
Specification
Specification
- Maximum power
- 300 horsepower
- Maximum torque
- 39kgf · m
- 0-100km/h
- -
- Weight distribution
- Front 43 / Back 57
- Engine
- -
- Aerodynamic design
- Ground clearance is 120mm lower than general car
- Significance
- Hyundai’s first midship car based on the beloved Veloster. The center of gravity is in the center of the car, so the high-speed Cornering performance is greatly improved.
- Maximum power
- 300 horsepower
- Maximum torque
- 39kgf · m
- 0-100km/h
- 4.7 seconds
- Weight distribution
- -
- Engine
- High performance 2.0 T-Gdi engine
- Aerodynamic design
- -
- Significance
- Weight of body reduced 132kg compared to RM14 (Aluminum, new CFRP materials, etc.) Improved high-speed driving stability by reinforcing downforce that presses the car body at high speed.
- Maximum power
- 300 horsepower
- Maximum torque
- 39kgf · m
- 0-100km/h
- 4.7 seconds
- Weight distribution
- -
- Engine
- High performance 2.0 T-Gdi engine + 48V electric supercharger (e-Supercharger)
- Aerodynamic design
- -
- Significance
- Improvement of emotional anddetailed driving performance compared to RM15. (Exhaust sound tuning, active spoiler, etc.)
