GV60 MAGMA CONCEPT WINS AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED
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Genesis Motor Europe
- Genesis GV60 Magma Concept wins the 4-seater production car category at Goodwood Festival of Speed, finishing 16th overall in the Shootout
- The car demonstrated its exceptional performance and driving capabilities on the renowned Goodwood hillclimb
- Full production is scheduled to begin in 2025, with further enhancements expected from learnings at Goodwood
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Chichester, United Kingdom, 17 July 2024: Genesis has triumphed at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, securing a remarkable victory in the 4-seater production car category with its GV60 Magma Concept. Swiftly following the announcement of the car coming to Europe in 2025, the car demonstrated its exceptional capabilities on the hillclimb, claiming not only the class win, but also achieving an impressive 16th place overall in the weekend’s Shootout.
Genesis GV60 Magma Concept: A Winning Performance
Genesis GV60 Magma Concept showcased its capabilities and turn of speed, proving it is already a challenger in the world of high-performance cars. The victory in the production category underscores Genesis’s strong commitment to pushing the boundaries of automotive technology and design.
Tyrone Johnson, Managing Director of Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC), said: ” With HMETC and Goodwood being in Europe, our teams in Rüsselsheim took on the development of the car and I could not be prouder of the results. This win is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our development teams at HMETC, and the collaboration with our global team in Namyang, and we are thrilled with the results achieved at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. The development continues, so we know there is more performance to come.”
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Race and rally driver driver Gethin Jones, who piloted GV60 Magma Concept up the hill during the timed Shootout and throughout the weekend, commented on the unique development process that contributed to the car’s success: “Driving the GV60 Magma Concept at Goodwood was a rewarding experience. The car’s responsiveness and power were impressive throughout the event, and its ability to handle the hillclimb with such precision is a testament to the engineering excellence behind it.”
European production for Genesis GV60 Magma is set for 2025, marking the beginning of a journey that has already reached an exciting milestone with its latest victory. As Genesis continues its high-performance journey with the Magma program, customers can look forward to greater advancements in performance and technology.
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About Genesis
Founded in South Korea, Genesis offers premium cars with a luxury experience and is committed to delivering an exceptional service to its customers. From its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Genesis Motor Europe operates in Germany, Switzerland and the UK. Since launching in Europe in 2021, the brand has received multiple company and product award wins across all three markets.
The Genesis range includes three dynamic pure electric models as well as the most recent addition, Genesis G90, the brand’s flagship luxury saloon. Central to Genesis’ identity is the distinctive design language of ‘Athletic Elegance’, blended with the very latest technology to deliver state-of-the-art customer features. Genesis is dedicated to a sustainable future and aims to become a carbon net zero by 2035.
For more information about Genesis and its definition of premium, please visit www.genesis.com.