Hyundai revived a stunning 1970s design to make a high-performance, hydrogen-powered sports car https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/hyundai-revived-a-stunning-1970s-design-to-make-a-high-performance-hydrogen-powered-sports-car/slidelist/92960807.cms 2022-07-18T19:19:28+05:30 2022-07-18T18:11:56+05:30 Hyundai revived a stunning 1970s design to make a high-performance, hydrogen-powered sports car Jul 18, 2022, 19:19 IST
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car.Hyundai
Hyundai unveiled the N Vision 74 , an electric sports car based on a 1970s design. The concept car is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and batteries.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
Hyundai revealed an electric concept car that may be the perfect blend of throwback looks and modern technology. Hyundai revealed an electric concept car that may be the perfect blend of throwback looks and modern technology.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
Feast your eyes on the N Vision 74. Feast your eyes on the N Vision 74.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
It's inspired by Hyundai's Pony Coupe concept from 1974, pictured here beside the new design. It's inspired by Hyundai's Pony Coupe concept from 1974, pictured here beside the new design.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
Up front, the N Vision 74 has headlights made up of dozens of little pixels. It's a retro touch that Hyundai included in the Ioniq 5, its latest electric SUV. Up front, the N Vision 74 has headlights made up of dozens of little pixels. It's a retro touch that Hyundai included in the Ioniq 5, its latest electric SUV.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
The old-meeting-new theme continues into the interior, where the N Vision 74 has both analog buttons and a digital gauge cluster. The old-meeting-new theme continues into the interior, where the N Vision 74 has both analog buttons and a digital gauge cluster.
Hyundai Heritage Series Grandeur EV concept. Hyundai
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The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
Hyundai built the striking vehicle to test new technologies for its N brand, which is responsible for high-performance models. Hyundai built the striking vehicle to test new technologies for its N brand, which is responsible for high-performance models.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
The N Vision 74 is electric and stores energy using both a hydrogen fuel cell and regular batteries, an unusual combination. The N Vision 74 is electric and stores energy using both a hydrogen fuel cell and regular batteries, an unusual combination.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
Hyundai says the hybrid system makes for better cooling. Hyundai says the hybrid system makes for better cooling.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
The two power sources can kick in for different driving conditions, according to the company. The two power sources can kick in for different driving conditions, according to the company.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
The concept has two motors driving the rear wheels, which Hyundai says enhances handling. The concept has two motors driving the rear wheels, which Hyundai says enhances handling.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
It makes 670 horsepower, putting the fastest cars of the 1970s to shame. It makes 670 horsepower, putting the fastest cars of the 1970s to shame.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
Hyundai claims a top speed of 155 mph. Hyundai claims a top speed of 155 mph.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
Counting the hydrogen fuel cell and batteries, the car can travel at least 373 miles on a full charge, Hyundai says. Counting the hydrogen fuel cell and batteries, the car can travel at least 373 miles on a full charge, Hyundai says.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
Hyundai says the N Vision 74's hydrogen tank can be replenished in five minutes. Hyundai says the N Vision 74's hydrogen tank can be replenished in five minutes.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
Hyundai wants to move toward more sustainable performance with its future N-branded cars. Hyundai wants to move toward more sustainable performance with its future N-branded cars.
The Hyundai N Vision 74 and RN22e electric concept cars. Hyundai
Read Insider's review of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV here .
In 2023, Hyundai plans to release its first all-electric N model, the Ioniq 5 N. Read Insider's review of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV here .
The Hyundai N Vision 74 electric concept car. Hyundai
It's unlikely anything like the N Vision 74 would ever go into production. But there's no harm in dreaming. It's unlikely anything like the N Vision 74 would ever go into production. But there's no harm in dreaming.
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