Hyundai reveals new development facility at the Nürburgring

Hyundai has shown off a brand new £4. 7 million research and development facility being built in the Nürburgring. Joining other manufacturers that have similar facilities on-site, Hyundai will utilize the track to carry out durability testing on several new vehicles. Each new model will certainly be put through 180, 000km of road testing — 10, 000km of which should be done upon the Nürburgring. That is the equivalent of 480 laps. The track, using its 73 corners and average altitude difference of 300 metres, provides the ideal stomping ground for testing new vehicles.  Vehicle testing and development manager Axel Honish says the Nürburgring can replicate nearly every condition found on European roads. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" It is the ideal track ; it covers all possible driving situations. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" It‘s the characteristics that can give a skilled driver an understanding to the performance. The driver can then report where we have to change something, such as the balance for instance. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" As other manufacturers do similarly, Hyundai keeps a fleet of their competitors' cars on hand to benchmark its own vehicles. A team of six professional drivers carry out testing upon the track, with data then fed though the new research and development site and onto Korea. Senior vice president and chief operating officer Allan Rushforth says the project aims to enhance the appeal of Hyundai to European drivers. Over 70 per cent from the Hyundai model range available in Europe is built here, with 95 per cent being developed and tested here, too. Instead of specializing in new models, Rushforth says 2013 is about increasing brand awareness. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" We‘ll increase awareness subliminally, suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" he said. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" I am happy to the ride and handling characteristics from the cars to become evidence of the event which goes on here. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" The large chance of me is to buy our vehicles on eye level with these competitors. We wish to be able to arrive at this type of position to ensure that we will persuade a customer that moving to Hyundai is that the right decision. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" The new site is due for completion in August. Hyundai reveals new development facility in the Nürburgring