Hyundai Dominates Nürburgring Endurance Race, Scores Fifth Straight TCR Victory

Hyundai’s High-Performance Brand Achieves Milestone at the ‘Green Hell’

Hyundai’s high-performance N brand has secured its fifth consecutive TCR class victory, marking a decade of participation at the challenging 24h Nürburgring endurance race. This achievement showcases Hyundai’s dedication to both automotive technology and the world of motorsports.

ELANTRA N TCR Takes Top Spots

At the Nürburgring, held from June 21-22 in Germany, Hyundai N entered two ELANTRA N TCR race cars in the TCR class and debuted the ELANTRA N1 Cup car in the SP3T class. The ELANTRA N TCR cars, known as the AVANTE N TCR in Korea, achieved a dominant one-two finish.

“We are elated with our fifth straight victory in the Nürburgring TCR class and our 10th consecutive year of participation,”

—Joon Park, Vice President and Head of N Brand Management Group

The ADAC RAVENOL 24hr Nürburgring is one of the most demanding races globally, testing teams over a 25.378-kilometer course. In 2024, the average speed of the winning car was over 100 mph, highlighting the extreme demands of the event (ADAC Motorsport).

Commitment to Innovation

Since its debut in 2016, Hyundai has utilized the Nürburgring platform to advance its production-based N brand vehicles. The race provides critical data for improving performance and vehicle durability, emphasizing the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in automotive engineering.