Hyundai unveiled at the show in Chicago, the racing version of the Veloster coupe, designed by Rhys Millen, already known for its Genesis Coupe and Genesis PM580. Those who hoped for a return to the WRC the Korean house will be disappointed, as the car was developed for racing rallycross American, with very different rules than the Europeans.
2 copies will be set up in 4WD version with 500 hp, while a third will be deployed in the 2WD category, with all carbon fiber body, completely revised aerodynamics, 2-liter engine with HKS turbine combined with a sequential X-Trac gearbox, racing tires Hankook on 18 "wheels and brakes HRE Alcon.
2 copies will be set up in 4WD version with 500 hp, while a third will be deployed in the 2WD category, with all carbon fiber body, completely revised aerodynamics, 2-liter engine with HKS turbine combined with a sequential X-Trac gearbox, racing tires Hankook on 18 "wheels and brakes HRE Alcon.
- Rhys Millen's new 500-hp Hyundai Veloster rallycross machine drifts into Chicago [w/sound] (09/02/2011)
- Hyundai Introduces Rhys Millen Red Bull Rallycross Team, Starring Veloster, at the Chicago Auto Show (09/02/2011)
- Chicago 2011: Hyundai Veloster Rally Car is ready to duel in U.S. Rallycross (09/02/2011)
- Hyundai To Take The Veloster Racing (10/02/2011)
- Wheels: Hyundai Veloster Rally Car and 2012 Genesis Unveiled in Chicago (09/02/2011)
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