I30 2.0 N (280 HP) FWD
2017 – PRESENTFWDpetrolhatchback
280HP
5.9s
392Nm
Total Revs
15
Global Rank
#143
Spec Rank
1 MORE REVS TO REACH #17 IN FWD CARS
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About the i30 2.0 N (280 Hp) FWD
280 horsepower through the front wheels. That should be a disaster. It isn't. The 2.0-liter turbo delivers 392 Nm to a six-speed manual with rev-matching. A mechanical limited-slip differential — the N Corner Carving Differential — keeps the front end honest. Zero to 100 in 5.9 seconds, and every one of those seconds feels deliberate. Built by ex-BMW M engineers who tested it where it matters — the Nurburgring, not a marketing boardroom. The i30 N is the car that made enthusiasts stop qualifying compliments with "for a Hyundai." It's just fast. Full stop.
Technical Blueprint
Engine & Powertrain
Engine CodeG4KH
Engine LayoutInline 4
Displacement1998cc
PowertrainICE
Engine PositionFront
Forced InductionTurbocharger
ValvetrainDOHC
Performance
Power280hp
Torque392Nm
0-100 km/h5.9sec
Top Speed250km/h
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight1445kg
Drivetrain & Chassis
DriveFWD
GearboxManual 6-spd
Efficiency & Emissions
Fuel TypePetrol