View Photos of 2022 Hyundai Elantra N at Lightning Lap 2023

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    View Photos of 2022 Hyundai Elantra N at Lightning Lap 2023

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    Marc Urbano - Car and Driver
  • <p>The Hyundai Elantra N did well at VIR, but it would have done better with extra tires, which we didn't have.</p>
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    View Photos of 2022 Hyundai Elantra N at Lightning Lap 2023

    The Hyundai Elantra N did well at VIR, but it would have done better with extra tires, which we didn't have.

    Marc Urbano - Car and Driver
  • <p>Having said that, the Elantra N is an excellent track car.</p>
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    View Photos of 2022 Hyundai Elantra N at Lightning Lap 2023

    Having said that, the Elantra N is an excellent track car.

    Marc Urbano - Car and Driver
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    View Photos of 2022 Hyundai Elantra N at Lightning Lap 2023

    Michael Simari - Car and Driver
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    View Photos of 2022 Hyundai Elantra N at Lightning Lap 2023

    Michael Simari - Car and Driver
  • <p>Even at triple-digit speeds, it tracks true and provides no drama.</p>
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    View Photos of 2022 Hyundai Elantra N at Lightning Lap 2023

    Even at triple-digit speeds, it tracks true and provides no drama.

    Marc Urbano - Car and Driver
  • <p>Body control is superb, and the brakes are strong and willing even if the tire issue is limiting.</p>
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    View Photos of 2022 Hyundai Elantra N at Lightning Lap 2023

    Body control is superb, and the brakes are strong and willing even if the tire issue is limiting.

    Marc Urbano - Car and Driver
  • <p>The Elantra N is powered by a 276-hp version of the 2.0-liter turbo four from the Veloster N.</p>
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    View Photos of 2022 Hyundai Elantra N at Lightning Lap 2023

    The Elantra N is powered by a 276-hp version of the 2.0-liter turbo four from the Veloster N.

    Marc Urbano - Car and Driver
  • <p>The Elantra N couldn't beat the Kona N's time at Lightning Lap, but that comes down to the tires. </p>
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    View Photos of 2022 Hyundai Elantra N at Lightning Lap 2023

    The Elantra N couldn't beat the Kona N's time at Lightning Lap, but that comes down to the tires.

    Marc Urbano - Car and Driver
  • <p>Maybe next time. </p>
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    View Photos of 2022 Hyundai Elantra N at Lightning Lap 2023

    Maybe next time.

    Michael Simari - Car and Driver
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<p>The Hyundai Elantra N did well at VIR, but it would have done better with extra tires, which we didn't have.</p>
<p>Having said that, the Elantra N is an excellent track car.</p>
<p>Even at triple-digit speeds, it tracks true and provides no drama.</p>
<p>Body control is superb, and the brakes are strong and willing even if the tire issue is limiting.</p>
<p>The Elantra N is powered by a 276-hp version of the 2.0-liter turbo four from the Veloster N.</p>
<p>The Elantra N couldn't beat the Kona N's time at Lightning Lap, but that comes down to the tires. </p>
<p>Maybe next time. </p>
Car and Driver

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