Much like Cadillac with its beautiful concepts , Genesis enjoys taunting us with exciting cars it doesn't plan to sell. The latest one-off has an impossibly long name and is the fourth vehicle developed by Hyundai's luxury brand specifically for the Gran Turismo racing game. Say hello to the (takes a deep breath) Genesis X Gran Racer Vision Gran Turismo Concept.
Unveiled at the 2024 Busan Motor Show in South Korea, the latest concept is essentially a hardcore version of the Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Concept from late last year. It has more aggressive styling with a beefy aero package highlighted by a mighty carbon fiber rear wing. The fender vents and rear central fin set it apart from the road-oriented version, as does the mono wiper bisecting the windshield.
The new concept packs an even greater punch as Genesis has upgraded the hybrid powertrain. The front mid-mounted engine equipped with an electric supercharger is a V-6 with 870 hp and 790 lb-ft. It spins to 10,000 rpm and works with a front-mounted electric motor delivering 670 hp and 225 lb-ft.
Combined, the two deliver a whopping 1,540 hp and 1,051 lb-ft. The total system output represents an increase of 469 hp and 65 lb-ft over the preceding concept. However, these numbers don't really matter since the car only exists in Gran Turismo and as a full-size scale model for static display.
We definitely wouldn't mind seeing this high-powered hybrid setup in a street-legal production car but it's just wishful thinking on ou.
