GENESIS MAGMA RACING DEBUTS FULL-SCALE GMR-001 HYPERCAR, USHERING IN A NEW ERA OF ATHLETIC ELEGANCE
Genesis Magma Racing (GMR) has unveiled its full-scale GMR-001 Hypercar ahead of the New York International Auto Show, marking a significant step towards its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) debut and participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The hypercar, developed in partnership with ORECA Motorsport, features Genesis' signature Two-Line lighting and a hybrid powertrain.
The vehicle's design, crafted at Genesis Design Europe under Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke, incorporates a Parabolic Line profile and advanced aerodynamic elements. The distinctive livery showcases Magma orange, symbolizing Korea's energy, with Korean lettering for 'Magma' integrated into the design.
The racing team has secured notable drivers including André Lotterer, a three-time Le Mans winner, and Luis 'Pipo' Derani, who has won the 12 Hours of Sebring four times. The team's race suits feature Genesis' Two-Line design and G-Matrix graphics, reinforcing the brand's identity.
Genesis Magma Racing (GMR) ha presentato la sua GMR-001 Hypercar in scala reale in vista del New York International Auto Show, segnando un passo importante verso il debutto nel FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 2026 e la partecipazione alla 24 Ore di Le Mans. L'hypercar, sviluppata in collaborazione con ORECA Motorsport, presenta le iconiche luci Two-Line di Genesis e un sistema ibrido di propulsione.
Il design del veicolo, realizzato presso Genesis Design Europe sotto la guida del Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke, integra un profilo a Linea Parabolica e avanzati elementi aerodinamici. La livrea distintiva sfoggia l'arancione Magma, simbolo dell'energia coreana, con caratteri coreani per la parola 'Magma' incorporati nel design.
Il team di piloti comprende nomi di rilievo come André Lotterer, vincitore per tre volte della 24 Ore di Le Mans, e Luis 'Pipo' Derani, quattro volte vincitore delle 12 Ore di Sebring. Le tute da gara del team presentano il design Two-Line di Genesis e la grafica G-Matrix, rafforzando l’identità del marchio.
Genesis Magma Racing (GMR) ha revelado su GMR-001 Hypercar a escala real antes del New York International Auto Show, marcando un paso importante hacia su debut en el Campeonato Mundial de Resistencia FIA (WEC) 2026 y su participación en las 24 Horas de Le Mans. El hypercar, desarrollado en asociación con ORECA Motorsport, cuenta con la característica iluminación Two-Line de Genesis y un tren motriz híbrido.
El diseño del vehículo, creado en Genesis Design Europe bajo la dirección del Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke, incorpora un perfil de Línea Parabólica y avanzados elementos aerodinámicos. La distintiva librea muestra un naranja Magma, que simboliza la energía de Corea, con letras coreanas para 'Magma' integradas en el diseño.
El equipo de carreras ha asegurado pilotos destacados como André Lotterer, tres veces ganador de Le Mans, y Luis 'Pipo' Derani, ganador en cuatro ocasiones de las 12 Horas de Sebring. Los monos de carrera del equipo presentan el diseño Two-Line de Genesis y gráficos G-Matrix, reforzando la identidad de la marca.
제네시스 마그마 레이싱(GMR)이 뉴욕 국제 모터쇼를 앞두고 GMR-001 하이퍼카의 실물 크기 모델을 공개하며 2026년 FIA 세계 내구 챔피언십(WEC) 데뷔와 르망 24시 출전을 향한 중요한 발걸음을 내디뎠습니다. 오레카 모터스포츠와 협력해 개발된 이 하이퍼카는 제네시스의 시그니처인 투라인 조명과 하이브리드 파워트레인을 탑재했습니다.
제네시스 디자인 유럽에서 최고 크리에이티브 책임자 루크 동커볼케의 지휘 아래 완성된 차량 디자인은 포물선 라인 프로파일과 첨단 공기역학 요소를 포함하고 있습니다. 독특한 도장은 한국의 에너지를 상징하는 마그마 오렌지 색상과 함께 '마그마'라는 한글이 디자인에 통합되어 있습니다.
레이싱 팀은 르망 3회 우승자 안드레 로테레와 세브링 12시간 4회 우승자 루이스 '피포' 데라니 등 주목할 만한 드라이버들을 확보했습니다. 팀의 레이싱 슈트에는 제네시스의 투라인 디자인과 G-매트릭스 그래픽이 적용되어 브랜드 정체성을 강화합니다.
Genesis Magma Racing (GMR) a dévoilé sa GMR-001 Hypercar à l’échelle réelle avant le Salon International de l’Auto de New York, marquant une étape importante vers ses débuts au Championnat du Monde d’Endurance FIA (WEC) 2026 et sa participation aux 24 Heures du Mans. L’hypercar, développée en partenariat avec ORECA Motorsport, présente l’éclairage Two-Line signature de Genesis ainsi qu’une motorisation hybride.
Le design du véhicule, réalisé chez Genesis Design Europe sous la direction du Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke, intègre un profil en ligne parabolique et des éléments aérodynamiques avancés. La livrée distinctive arbore un orange Magma, symbole de l’énergie coréenne, avec des caractères coréens pour « Magma » intégrés au design.
L’équipe de course a réuni des pilotes de renom tels que André Lotterer, triple vainqueur des 24 Heures du Mans, et Luis 'Pipo' Derani, quadruple vainqueur des 12 Heures de Sebring. Les combinaisons de course de l’équipe arborent le design Two-Line de Genesis et des graphiques G-Matrix, renforçant l’identité de la marque.
Genesis Magma Racing (GMR) hat seinen maßstabsgetreuen GMR-001 Hypercar vor der New York International Auto Show vorgestellt, was einen bedeutenden Schritt auf dem Weg zum Debüt in der FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 2026 und der Teilnahme an den 24 Stunden von Le Mans darstellt. Das Hypercar, entwickelt in Partnerschaft mit ORECA Motorsport, verfügt über die charakteristische Two-Line-Beleuchtung von Genesis und einen Hybridantrieb.
Das Fahrzeugdesign, entwickelt bei Genesis Design Europe unter der Leitung des Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke, integriert ein parabolisches Linienprofil und fortschrittliche aerodynamische Elemente. Die markante Lackierung zeigt Magma-Orange, das die Energie Koreas symbolisiert, mit koreanischen Schriftzeichen für 'Magma', die ins Design eingebunden sind.
Das Rennteam hat namhafte Fahrer gewonnen, darunter André Lotterer, dreifacher Le-Mans-Sieger, und Luis 'Pipo' Derani, der viermal die 12 Stunden von Sebring gewonnen hat. Die Rennanzüge des Teams tragen das Two-Line-Design von Genesis und G-Matrix-Grafiken, die die Markenidentität stärken.
- Partnership with established motorsport developer ORECA Motorsport enhances technical credibility
- Secured experienced drivers including three-time Le Mans winner André Lotterer
- Entry into prestigious WEC racing series expands brand's global market presence
- Final specifications of the hypercar remain undisclosed
- Significant investment required for WEC racing program with uncertain ROI
- Late entry into competitive racing field compared to established manufacturers
- Genesis Magma Racing has unveiled the first full-scale GMR-001 Hypercar which will be on display at the New York International Auto Show
- The Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar is an LMDh endurance prototype engineered for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA SportsCar Championship (IMSA)
- The brand also unveiled Genesis Magma Racing livery and race suits, which pay tribute to Genesis' Korean heritage
Building on Genesis' signature "Athletic Elegance" design philosophy, the GMR-001 Hypercar and its striking livery embody the brands' commitment to blending Korean heritage with motorsport innovation, setting a new standard for creativity on the global racing stage.
The GMR-001 Hypercar: Sculpted for Speed
At the heart of Genesis Magma Racing's ambitions lies the GMR-001 Hypercar, a vehicle that translates Genesis' design philosophy into raw racing potential. Inspired by the brand's Magma performance line-up, the GMR-001 Hypercar combines aerodynamic precision with sculptural fluidity, balancing elegance and aggression.
The GMR-001 Hypercar features Genesis' signature Two-Line lighting, wrapping horizontally around the front and rear to emphasize width and aerodynamic intent. The inclusion of the design ensures visual brand consistency with Genesis' road-car range, without comprising the nighttime visibility vital in endurance racing.
The GMR-001 Hypercar's bodywork, crafted at Genesis Design Europe under Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke, features a Parabolic Line along the side profile. A flat underbody plate supports aerodynamic efficiency, while integrated inlets extract hot air to enhance thermal performance.
While final specifications remain under wraps, the GMR-001 Hypercar's hybrid powertrain and chassis—developed in partnership with ORECA Motorsport—promise to deliver highly competitive performance and speed.
GMR-001 Hypercar Livery: A Nod to Korean Heritage
The GMR-001 Hypercar's livery marries intensity with subtlety, dominated by the signature Magma orange—a hue symbolizing
The distinctive livery blends performance with artistic expression. A gradient that flows from vibrant Magma orange at the front to deep red at the rear evokes a sense of speed and rising intensity—mirroring both the temperature of a high-performance engine and the acoustic shift of the Doppler effect. Toward the rear, bold Hangul script for 'Magma' emerges, reinforcing the concept's emotional energy. More than a race livery, it's an artful statement—where color and form convey the unique performance identity of Genesis.
GMR Race Suits: Wearable Heritage
Complementing the GMR-001 Hypercar, the Genesis Magma Racing team's suits feature the brand's signature Two-Line in combination with G-Matrix graphics. The suits' design reinforces the connection between driver, machine, and brand identity.
Wearing these suits are the individuals tasked with bringing Genesis Magma Racing's vision to life on track—the driver roster includes three-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner André Lotterer and Luis "Pipo" Derani a four-time victor at the 12 Hours of Sebring, both central to shaping the team's performance ahead of its WEC debut.
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