--- title: "The Magma GT Mid-Engine Supercar Could Be ‘The Future of Genesis’" date: "2025-11-20" modified: "2025-11-20" authors: - name: "Byron Hurd" job_title: "Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/byron-hurd" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/genesis-ceo-says-this-mid-engine-supercar-concept-is-the-future-of-magma" categories: - "Genesis News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Genesis" - "luxury" - "Supercar" --- # The Magma GT Mid-Engine Supercar Could Be ‘The Future of Genesis’ ![Genesis Magma GT Concept]() *\Jerry Perez/The Drive\* If you've been wondering just what Genesis has in store for its sometimes-performance, sometimes-luxury, sometimes-both Magma sub-brand, today's your lucky day. This wild, mid-engine sports car concept to from Hyundai's luxury brand is our first look at a potential road-going version of its [forthcoming Le Mans Hypercar entry]()—and according to [our own Jerry Perez](), it sounds an awful lot like it has a mid-mounted V8. Genesis calls it the Magma GT. “The Magma GT Concept represents the pinnacle of our performance vision and stands as a symbol of our commitment to true motorsport capability. It isn’t defined by raw aggression or uncompromising speed — it is defined by balance," said Luc Donckerwolke, President and Chief Creative Officer of Genesis, upon revealing the car Thursday in France. "This is a car that feels instinctively connected to its driver, composed under pressure, and meticulously tuned so that every component serves a single purpose: to make performance effortless,” Donckerwolke continued. https://www.instagram.com/p/DRSWX_Pgdji/ “The Magma GT doesn’t ask the driver to prove their skill; it enhances it. This is not simply a faster Genesis. It is the most complete expression of Genesis performance to date,” he said. ![]() ![]() ![]() Genesis had little to say as far as specs, but its announcement promised that the Magma GT "\[...\] presents a blend of refined luxury and true motorsport character," whatever that means, exactly. "Ultimately, the Magma GT Concept serves as both a design manifesto and a strategic beacon for the brand," the Genesis announcement said. "It visually and philosophically encapsulates what Genesis aims to achieve as it enters the motorsport arena and looks to expand its high-performance portfolio." Translation? This "[race car]() for the street" may not ever reach production, but we may get several things that sort-of look like it. That's something, right? *Got a news tip? Let us know at tips@thedrive.com!* ## Author Byron is an editor at The Drive with a keen eye for infrastructure, sales and regulatory stories. He brings a light, punchy style to all of his content, believing that there's plenty out there to be laughed at—himself included. Born and raised in Maryland but now based just a stone's throw from Detroit, Byron is an auto enthusiast and generalist who enjoys building and tinkering with things of all kinds, from cars, computers and digital cityscapes, to the new garage that will soon house his fleet (a CT4-V Blackwing, a JK Wrangler and an NA Miata). Inspired by an early love of rollercoasters, Byron quickly caught the high-performance driving itch. He's been tracking and auto-crossing his cars since 2007. In his downtime, Byron enjoys reading, playing city builders, and studying the history of the Motor City. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()