The Genesis Hypercar Is Coming Soon

Genesis was spun off from Hyundai to develop into a separate automaker in 2015. In only a decade, it has made a reputation for itself within the luxurious section by providing stable options to Germany’s legacy manufacturers and Toyota’s Lexus. After diversifying its portfolio with sedans, SUVs, and even a wagon, Korea’s solely premium model has set its sights on motorsport. Not simply any racing collection, however the prestigious LMDh class.

Following an announcement in September, Genesis has launched a design sketch of its upcoming Hypercar. Coinciding with the teaser picture is a brand new video starring legendary race automobile driver Jacky Ickx as Genesis Model Associate. The 79-year-old Belgian hypes up Hyundai’s luxurious model forward of its entry in long-distance racing with a Le Mans Daytona h prototype.

It’s unclear whether or not Genesis intends to compete within the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the IMSA SportsCar Championship. One other piece of the puzzle that’s lacking is timing, as we don’t know when the LMDh prototype will enter top-tier racing. Nevertheless, since a teaser is out on social media, the total debut is probably going across the nook and may embrace particulars concerning the endurance racing program.

Whereas dad or mum firm Hyundai has been competing in WRC and TCR by means of its Hyundai Motorsport division, based in 2012, Genesis will stage up the model’s racing ambitions. In line with our sister website, Motorsport.com, the LMDh prototype might hit the observe in WEC for the 2026 season. The racer will allegedly be primarily based round an Oreca chassis, with a combustion engine developed in-house.

Sadly, laws don’t stipulate {that a} road-going model is required for homologation. Genesis has teased us with its personal hypercar, however solely in a online game with its racy Genesis X Gran Racer Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo Idea.