The incredibly styled N Vision 74 remains a talking point in the automotive world, with growing speculation that Hyundai plans to bring it into production rather soon.
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According to multiple reports, including from The Korea Economic Daily, Hyundai’s hydrogen-powered supercar is set to debut in 2026, four years after the concept car was first revealed. Internally referred to as the “N74,” this Hyundai flagship sports car is reportedly being developed as a rear-wheel-drive two-door coupe with gullwing doors – much akin to what the original DeLorean DMC-12 was. Despite this, its design language harks back to the 1974 Pony Coupe, Hyundai’s very first car.
The primary goal of the N74 is not to generate profit but to showcase hydrogen as a viable and exciting mobility technology. With the success of the Ioniq 5 N proving that battery-powered EVs can be potent and exciting, Hyundai now aims to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen fuel cell performance vehicles. While the concept boasted 494 kW, the production model is expected to deliver at least 563 kW with claims of a three second 0-100 km/h sprint time.
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The N74 aims to challenge the Nürburgring lap record for production cars, currently held by the Mercedes-AMG One with a time of 6 minutes and 35.183 seconds. Hyundai’s supercar is expected to complete two full laps of the Nordschleife at full speed before needing a recharge. Hyundai plans to produce only 200 units of the N74, with production running from 2026 to 2028. Prototype testing is reportedly set to begin this August. The N74 is expected to cost around 500 million won, converting to just shy of R7 million.
As always, such information should be taken with a grain of salt. If accurate, the N74 could offer an intriguing alternative to the current range of internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and electric supercars, thanks to its unique powertrain and striking design.
