Genesis Magma GT3 spotted at Le Mans, signaling start of supercar development

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Genesis Magma Racing will challenge the world-renowned endurance race, the 24th Hours of Le Mans, for the first time by a Korean passenger car manufacturer. Genesis officially announced on the 10th that it will field two Gyeongju-built GMR-001 hypercars, developed in-house, in the hypercar category of the 24th Hours of Le Mans, to be held at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, on the 13th (local time).

Genesis Magma Racing, which made its debut in this year's World Endurance Championship (WEC), completed both cars in the six-hour race at Imola, Italy, in April. In the six-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, in May, the #17 car crossed the finish line in eighth place, earning the team its first championship points. Taking into account the nature of the 24th-hour Le Mans race, the team set its goal not on finishing position but on the official completion of all participating vehicles.

At the Le Mans site in France, the Magma GT3, appearing to be the next-generation race car for Genesis Magma's high-performance division, was spotted preparing for track runs. The vehicle is equipped with an aerodynamic body kit suitable for circuit driving, featuring a large front splitter, air vents on the hood, wide fenders, and a large fixed rear wing at the rear.

The automotive industry interprets the unveiling of the Magma GT3 as a signal that Genesis has taken a step closer to developing a future Yangsan-class premium supercar. According to the FIA GT3 class regulations, participation in the race requires the base Yangsan vehicle to be produced in a certain quantity and certified.

Meanwhile, the appearance of a racing prototype does not confirm the release schedule or plans for the general consumer Yangsan vehicle in domestic or international markets. Hyundai Motor Group is reviewing and developing the hypercar Yangsan project in various ways based on the Magma concept unveiled last year, but has not yet disclosed the official release date. During the 24th Hours of Le Mans, Genesis will open a showroom on-site to showcase its high-performance technology and future vision to the global market.

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