It is not all that often that one gets to experience an aesthetically modified avatar of a performance variant of a regular car
Ever wondered what a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will look like with a Lancia Delta body kit? Well, ByKOLLES Racing, an Austrian racing team, has the answer for you. They are calling it the Vanwall Vanderwell H-GT. Some of you might recall the resemblance to the Formula 1 Team from back in the 1950s with the same name. The Ioniq 5 N-inspired hatchback, with this performance-focused customization takes inspiration from the Lancia Delta HF Integrale.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N With Lancia Delta Body Kit
As per the Vanwall Vandervell website, this unique monster bears a price tag of a jaw-dropping $145,000. This indicates that there are tons of modifications to the stock Ioniq 5 N, which is already a driving monster with 641 hp of maximum power (with N Grin Boost). Unarguably, the major talking point about this carbon fiber body kit is the reduction of the overall weight by a whopping 507 lbs (230 kg).
In addition to the new lighter body, there are some aesthetic modifications as well. These separate it from the stock Ioniq 5 N totally. As a consequence, the Vanwall Vandervell H-GT is even faster than the performance-oriented Korean electric crossover. The 22-inch wheels ensure stability for the < 2,000-kg EV.
Note that this powerhouse was announced in 2023 when ByKOLLES was competing in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). At the time, it participated as an LMP car. This was done in order to ensure that they could use it as Daytona Prototype, Hypercar or 24 Hour LeMans Wonkavator. Some of these have already debuted and driven by the former Formula 1 chief, Bernie Ecclestone.
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As mentioned in the introduction, we don’t often witness such a prominent cross between two such iconic products from different eras. The Lancia Delta and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N are on-road monsters who have combined together for something truly unique. The blend of old-school charm and the latest technology has resulted in an explosive package for the automobile aficionados. Let us keep an eye out for more details in this regard.