Hyundai Partners With Blood Type Racing To Develop BTR Edition Elantra Sport Concept For 2017 SEMA Show

BTR Concept takes the Versatile Performance of the Elantra Sport to the Competitive-circuit level in both Style and Substance

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Oct 17, 2017, 11:00 ET

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has partnered with Blood Type Racing to develop the BTR Edition Elantra Sport concept for the 2017 SEMA show. This eye-grabbing concept builds upon the affordable, OEM-level performance and design of the Elantra Sport and adds methanol injection, intake, exhaust and intercooler technologies, tuned suspension and full aero kit for "All-show, All-go" impressive looks and performance.

Hyundai Partners With Blood Type Racing To Develop BTR Edition Elantra Sport Concept For 2017 SEMA Show

"The BTR Edition Elantra Sport takes the Elantra beyond its capable OEM-development roots without sacrificing daily drivability," said Sam Lee, product manager, Blood Type Racing. "Building upon the well-developed Elantra Sport platform, powertrain and design fundamentals, we've given enthusiasts a new vision of where this affordable sport compact wants to go."

BLOOD TYPE RACING ELANTRA SPORT CONCEPT MODIFICATIONS

Torcon CAI intake and Pierce Motorsports exhaust system
Engine management custom ECU Tuning by BTR
Devil's Own water/methanol injection system
Re-stitched OEM-style sport interior
Diamond-stitched floor mats
SoCalGarageWorks carbon-fiber steering wheel
SSR GTX01 19 x 9.5 +35 wheels
Toyo T1 Sport tires
HSD coilover suspension
Pierce Motorsports sway bars, strut tower brace and chassis brace
Fella Big Brake kit
Diode Dynamics custom headlights and LED interior lighting
Aerotek custom front, side and rear track-ready lip kit
APR GTC-200 GT wing
AutoArt body and paint work
BASF Glasurit Arancio Borealis paint
BTR custom Trunk Track Tool Set and custom full-size spare tire

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