Racing a “conventional” ICE-powered automobile in opposition to a totally electrical car is starting to be a story as outdated as time. There’s nothing improper with that, however fairly the other, as a result of typically, such a 1/4-mile race is so entertaining, you’ll be able to’t assist however be in awe and bow down earlier than its awesomeness. Fortunately, right this moment, we’re witnessing a wildly entertaining drag race between a Lamborghini Aventador SV and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.
The 2015-2017 SuperVeloce was riddled with Y-shaped design components. In comparison with the common Aventador, it misplaced a number of inches across the waist and weighed 110 lbs. or 50 kilograms much less whereas delivering 50 additional horses. The one draw back was that solely 600 items have been produced as of July 2017. This factor was so quick across the Nurburgring Nordschleife race observe that it barely got here below the $1,000,000 Porsche 918 hybrid supercar.
The SV’s superpower was channeled by its 6.5-liter V12 engine, which produced 740 hp or 750 ps and 509 lb-ft or 690 Nm of torque. Extremely quick would not even start to explain it. It hit 62 mph or 100 kilometers per hour from a standstill in simply 2.8 seconds, and if it stored moving into a straight line, it reached a max pace of 217 miles per hour or 349 kph. That energy was put to good use in all 4 corners by its 7-speed computerized transmission system.
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Mat Watson from the “carwow” YouTube channel is behind the wheel of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Powered by a pair of electrical motors, it places out 641 hp or 650 ps with 568 lb-ft or 770 Nm or twist. The AWD‘s 84-kWh Lithium-ion battery can maintain a cost for 221 miles or 356 kilometers, which is not something to write down residence about, however it was designed to go across the observe, not cross the 18,641-mile Pan-American Freeway.
Now that we all know what’s what, let’s examine how they really carried out on the tarmac. Each automobiles participated in two drag races, and the Lambo received every time. The Aventador SV crossed the quarter-mile end line in 10.9 seconds, whereas the Ioniq 5 N did it in 11.3 seconds.
Subsequent, they did a number of 1/2-mile roll races at 50 mph or 80.4 kph. Within the first try, they have been each in auto mode, and the Hyundai EV led the race for many of it, just for the Lambo to reel it in and win by about three automobile lengths.
Through the second roll race, Mat tried the Hyundai’s guide mode simulator, which does a reasonably convincing job of making use of torque and pace when shifting gears, rev limits and all. After all, it inevitably misplaced to the Aventador’s sheer would possibly. This occurred thrice extra, making the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N a five-time roll race loser, not counting each drag race defeats.
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Lastly, they carried out a brake take a look at at 100 miles per hour or 160 kilometers per hour. As anticipated, the Lamborghini Aventador SV received by a landslide because of its lighter weight. The distinction between the 2 automobiles is sort of staggering.
The Hyundai weighs 4,861 lbs. or 2,204 kg, whereas the Lambo’s dry weight is simply 1,525 kilograms or 3,362 kilos. Within the UK, price-wise, there’s additionally an enormous distinction, with the Lambo beginning on the equal of $304,532 and the Ioniq 5 N at $83,170.
Whereas it is perhaps enjoyable to choose on the EV and cheer for the ICE supercar, let’s not neglect that the $221,362 value distinction is nothing to scoff at. With that, you might purchase 2.66 extra Hyundai Ioniq 5 N fashions. Within the US, nevertheless, the beginning MSRP is round $66k, which makes the hole even greater.
Additionally, the Ioniq 5 N has been seen accelerating within the wild from 0 to 62 mph (100 kph) in simply 3.52 seconds whereas ending the quarter-mile in 11.32 seconds at 122 mph or 196 kph. These aren’t any rookie numbers.