Edition: USA / Global This commenting section is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page. And a series of slides showing brand strategy over the next several years. Sorry, I was trying to help and used the wrong word lol.

We zing past the redline to find that there’s a rev limiter at 7200 rpm. Or at least only partially accurate. Wow, how the world changes.To me, "toned down" means 100hp less and putting the engine back in the factory location. Hyundai Veloster RM19 Spy Photos: Mid-Engine Hot-Hatch 5 Things That the Hyundai Veloster N Does Better Than a Civic Type R Is Hyundai's Rear-Drive, Electric Veloster N Race Car the Future of the Hot Hatch? Albert B. said he already wants to make it happen, so we'll probably see a detuned, 2 seat, mid-engine variant. They have far cleaner emissions, and far safer designs, and far more comfort/features than their lighter predecessors.I know that we all complain about the weight gain of these models over the years, but it's not slowing them down at all. The RM19 is the first mid-engine one-off that Hyundai has allowed us to drive, but we’re not at the Nürburgring, where it has undergone extensive testing. Because of the mid-rear weight bias, you have to On the track’s many, many open sweeping corners, this much thought and energy is not required. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io Subscribe Now. I chuckled into my coffee, but they were serious. It sounds like the real deal. This, right here. Continue with Google. But that, I do not think is really the point. Rather than trying to adapt a Veloster (or i30) for a mid-engined configuration, they could use this powertrain and the knowledge gained from RM-19 to build a new car with a dedicated chassis, which would mean ideal weight distribution and steering that’s really meant for the application. It's never going to a high volume seller.As for the C8 competition, I don't see it. Things in the factory hipo world are way better than they ever were in the muscle-car days. They have the R-Spec, Rally, N, and then this new mid-engine model and I applaud them moving in on the market that others can't seem to get away from fast enough. Hell yes I would. Hyundai has added three first-gear chicanes in the fastest sections of the track, to keep speeds down for some of the less experienced drivers on hand, as well as to demonstrate threshold braking and autocross-speed agility of the vehicle.Mastering the art of front/rear weight transfer is really key to making the RM-19 get around a tight corner. That they have a testbed car like this?Its not a car anyone can buy and its not setup to participate in any race series, right?I'm curious if we'll see a street-going version. If the answer is cost, it might be acceptable. It chatters a bit, but we keep the revs up as we pull onto the track. I suppose there may be a little room for cargo where the back seating area was, at least room for a few small things behind the seats in front of the firewall.Why? Sorry, I was trying to help and used the wrong word lol. That is pretty damn rare (maybe never) where a company explicitly states they are good with a few bolt on parts. I find myself all of the sudden interested in Hyundai. Whatever it is or might be. Would be perfect with their 1.6T + DCT combo:I'm curious if we'll see a street-going version. RM stands for Racing Midship, and represents a series of one-off mid-engine prototypes. It requires the use of a (very finicky) clutch pedal to get going, but then it’s two-footed driving with the left foot modulating the brakes alone; you don’t need a clutch for either upshifts or downshifts once rolling, and the harder you drive, the smoother the gearchange gets.