World premiere at Le Mans: Genesis Magma GT3 Concept presented
The Genesis Magma GT3 Concept was unveiled at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, giving the Korean luxury brand the first glimpse of its own GT3 car.
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Das neue Genesis Magma GT3 Concept
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Das neue Genesis Magma GT3 Concept
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Genesis 2026 is represented at the 24h Le Mans for the first time. The luxury brand from Hyundai is fielding two LMDh prototypes in the endurance classic, which showed impressive speed in practice and qualifying. The Korean brand also presented the Magma GT3 Concept at the event.
Making its global debut at Le Mans, the Genesis Magma GT3 Concept outlines a possible future direction for Genesis Magma Racing as it grows beyond its FIA WEC prototype programme. The concept has been developed as part of a long-term motorsport strategy, reflecting the growing importance of GT3 racing and its potential to strengthen the link between Genesis' road cars and racing activities. Both the Genesis brand and Genesis Magma Racing will be positioned in this category to more closely link the road and racing portfolios while further raising their profile in global motorsport.
The Genesis Magma GT3 Concept has been developed in accordance with GT3 technical regulations and reflects a performance-orientated approach informed by the demands of motorsport. As a standalone study, it explores how racing-inspired architecture, aerodynamics and design principles could impact future Genesis high-performance vehicles, rather than being derived from an existing road-going model.
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Optimised for performance, the GT3 Concept features widened track widths, a distinctive front splitter, enlarged air ducts and a door-mounted fin to improve aerodynamic efficiency and cooling. Advanced thermal management strategies and a race-orientated rear structure with fixed rear wing and diffuser support durability in endurance racing conditions.
The GT3 Concept, developed in collaboration with Hyundai Motorsport, is still in the exploratory phase, with architecture, components and possible development paths still to be defined. As one of several possible scenarios, it shows how Genesis is exploring possibilities beyond LMDh.
Together, the Magma GT and GT3 concepts illustrate a holistic approach in which motorsport serves as both an inspiration and a testing ground for Genesis' future performance and design.
Luc Donckerwolke, Chief Creative Officer of Genesis, said: "The Magma GT Concept and the Magma GT3 Concept represent two distinct but connected expressions of Genesis performance. The Magma GT Concept epitomises our vision of luxury and sportiness on the road, while the Magma GT3 Concept translates this philosophy into racing, where every element is driven by performance, efficiency and practicality. Together, they show how Genesis explores the full spectrum of high performance - from refined grand touring to uncompromising motorsport."
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