So, DCT or six-speed manual?
Photography courtesy Hyundai
No question about it, the Hyundai Elantra N made its mark in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series, with six consecutive TCR manufacturers’ championships. Now, you can own an Elantra N TCR Edition inspired by the successful race car.
The TCR edition made its U.S. debut at the LA Auto Show, where Hyundai revealed a few more details about it.
The limited-production model comes with performance features and aesthetics, such as a model-specific N Performance brake system, adjustable carbon-fiber swan-neck wing, lightweight 19-inch N TCR forged alloy wheels, and Alcantara interior touch points. Both a six-speed manual and an eight-speed DCT are offered. The Elantra N TCR will become available in the first quarter of 2026, with pricing still to be announced.
“Our new motorsports-derived Elantra N TCR Edition builds on the Elantra N’s winning formula with additional performance parts and unmistakable motorsports visuals,” said Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. “This limited-production model is sure to excite driving enthusiasts, motorsports fans, and collectors alike.”
So, DCT or six-speed manual?
David S. Wallens said:So, DCT or six-speed manual?
The DCT is probably better for lap times but my pick will always be the 6 speed manual.
DCT all the way . It's so well matched to this car and just makes it so easy to drive on track.
Also, that's a heck of a tall wing out of the showroom. And even if the stock element isn't particularly aggressive it won't be long before aftermarket ones show up and you already have a good mounting solution in place. it just seems like a really hardcore approach all around for the Elantra.
Now if it could just meet the Civic R in the power department...
In reply to JG Pasterjak :
Remember when the M3 LTW’s rear wing came in the trunk?
In reply to JG Pasterjak :
If you are able to get the octane learning to work on the Elantra the power difference is minimal. My DCT will run low 13's/ high 12's in the 1/4 when I've done the octane learning. No stock Type R is touching that time.
Thank you, Hyundai.
turboshadow said:In reply to JG Pasterjak :
If you are able to get the octane learning to work on the Elantra the power difference is minimal. My DCT will run low 13's/ high 12's in the 1/4 when I've done the octane learning. No stock Type R is touching that time.
Does this reset with every fill or something?
If I'm going full track attack, definitely DCT for me.
(And if it's going to be a daily, also sign me up for the DCT. Because of I-4 traffic.)
In reply to JG Pasterjak :
Yes if your lucky, sometimes it will reset from sitting overnight or even the same day. Not sure why Hyundai designed it this way, I've been lucky so far and haven't had it reset mid trackday. But it does make you use your gas strategically during a Time Trial event.
I saw this page from the owners manual online several years ago.
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