The Genesis Magma GT Concept looks like engineers took a Koenigsegg, sent it through a Korean aesthetics course, and gave it a racing license. This is no longer just an ambition—it's the start of a serious foray into the world of GT supercars. And yes, they mean business.
Genesis Magma GT Concept It looks as if Koenigsegg had a spiritual epiphany at a Korean aesthetics course, awakening its Zen side and acquiring a racing license in the process. This is no longer a showroom experiment, but a serious preview of the halo car of the future – without the burden of nostalgia and with plenty of confidence.
Magma: when Genesis gets tired of whispering
Genesis is still a relatively young player in the automotive world – just under ten years have passed since it split off from Hyundai as a premium branch. But this “tree” has quickly taken off. The Koreans have apparently realized that they can’t play in the shadow of the German trio forever, so in 2023 they introduced a new sub-brand – Magma, a high-performance line that dares to do what Genesis has never done before. Play loud.
The first voice of this new symphony is Genesis Magma GT Concept– a car that, in their words, is to become “the symbolic foundation of the next decade of performance.” And if that’s a foundation, then they’re building a skyscraper. At the presentation in Le Castellet, France, they made it clear: this is not just an aesthetic exercise, but a concrete manifesto for the brand’s future on the road and on the track.
What are we looking at? A supercar with soul and philosophy
It is officially the first sports car with its own body in Genesis history and at the same time the flagship model of the new “Effortless Performance” philosophy. It will not scream in drag race videos, but whisper perfection through the turns. Genesis is not aiming for brutal brutality with this model, but for balance, driving culture and an experience that depends not only on horsepower, but also on how you can tame it.
Luc Donckerwolke, chief designer (and now president of the brand), says the Magma GT symbolizes “a commitment to true motorsport” and that it is “the pinnacle of Genesis’ performance vision.” If that sounds too poetic, wait until you see it. Poeticity here is not a disadvantage, but a strategic advantage.
Design: European proportions, Korean drama school
At first glance, one might say that this is Koenigsegg with a South Korean passport. Long nose, low profile, mid-mounted engine, wide hips and a “boat-tail” silhouette – but when you look closer, it’s clear that this is something else. A product that grew out of the “Athletic Elegance” philosophy and is reflected in every detail.
The distinctive double-line light signatures are now combined with functional aerodynamic elements – canards at the front, a diffuser at the rear, all of which serve not only looks but also grip. And just in case anyone is mistaken, they’ve added something serious: butterfly door, because a supercar that opens like a household appliance is simply not credible.
The G-Matrix patterns in the splitter and wings are more than a design exercise – they're a Korean signature that directs airflow like some kind of visual calligraphy. And then there's the inscription Genesis, which shines in the back lights like a neon sign in front of a prestigious cocktail bar. Subtle? No. Effective? Very.
Technology under the veil: V8, GMR-001 and speculation
Genesis plays the role of mysterious seducer in this chapter. All we officially know is that the engine is mid-mounted and that it is not an electric drive. Everything else remains in the fog. No numbers, no acceleration, no top speed.
But we do have some clues. There is talk of 3.2-liter twin-turbo V8, most likely a derivative of the engine from the racing GMR‑001, which will compete in the LMDh/Hypercar class of the WEC championship in 2026. The racing version is limited to around 670 horses, meaning that the production version of the GT could easily exceed this limit with a few adjustments.
So, if you were hoping for a specific figure like “0–100 km/h in 2.9 seconds,” you’ll have to wait a little longer. But the fact that Genesis prefers to talk about balance over numbers is not a weakness – it’s a sign of maturity. As the European supercar saying goes: feel first, excel later.
Magma as a project: from electricity to Le Mans
The Magma GT Concept is not a lone genius. The first production model to bear the Magma badge is GV60 Magma, an electric crossover that has 641 horsepower and accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. In “Boost” mode, it runs like a hornet on caffeine. With its 800-volt architecture, it charges faster than a Twitter feed with Elon’s tweet – from 10 to 80 % in 18 minutes.
At the Festival of Speed in Goodwood it is GV60 showed its teeth: 52.72 seconds up the famous hill, first place in the four-seater class and 16th place overall. Not exactly an expected result for an electric lifestyle SUV that an outside observer could easily mistake for a piece of modern architecture on wheels.
On the more serious side of the racing story, Genesis establishes Magma Racing based at Paul Ricard in France, where they prepare GMR‑001 for WEC and IMSA competitions. In this picture, the GT Concept is a logical design and conceptual extension – the road side of the same coin. If the Magma GT does become a series production car, it will be the first Korean supercar to stand alongside the European elite without complexes. And not as a polite remark, but as a completely serious player.
The interior? They hinted, but didn't reveal
Genesis is playing the “let’s give them enough to get nervous” game with the Magma GT’s interior. Photos reveal Recaro bucket seats and lots of carbon – which might be just enough to get the tone: two seats, Magma orange, Alcantara, some digital tricks and maybe even its own “Magma Mode”. Judging by the GV60, this could include virtual gears, a drift mode and a G-force meter. Trunk? Honestly – anyone who buys an orange supercar with butterfly doors probably has another more practical car for the seaside.
Price (for now) in whisper range
There are no official numbers yet, but if we take GV60 Magma as a starting point – with a price of around 75,000–80,000 $ (or pounds), then we can expect the Magma GT to reach significantly higher. If it is a hand-built halo supercar, then it is aiming for the area Porsche 911 Turbo S, Aston Martin Vantage and similar names that on the road mean something more than just a four-wheeled vehicle.
Conclusion: Korean halo that keeps Germans awake at night
Genesis Magma GT Concept is one of those cars that provokes a reflex question from viewers: “Genesis? Seriously?” And the answer is not mocking, but respectful. Because in a relatively short time, the Koreans have gone from a “cheap alternative” to a brand that dares to design its own supercar – and combine it with a serious racing program.
We like that they don't just focus on the numbers, but on the whole package: design, aerodynamics, driving experience and connection to the GMR‑001 and GV60 Magma. The concept, which already looks surprisingly "production-ready" today, announces that this is not a flying render, but a car that may actually hit the road.
If in a few years you see an orange Genesis with wings and a confident stance parked among Ferraris and Lamborghinis in St. Moritz, don't be surprised. This is no longer a coincidence. This is the future - with a slight Korean accent.
