Genesis Magma GT Concept Makes First Run - Just Listen To That V8AutoGuide.comAlbert GarciaMon, September 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM UTCAdd us on Googlegenesis magma gt concept makes first runGenesis has taken its high-performance Magma GT concept onto the tarmac, offering a dynamic look at the mid-engine supercar in action during a hillclimb event in Italy.Footage captured at the Tutto Bene Hillclimb on Mount Mottarone shows the low-slung prototype tackling the damp, winding mountain course. While wet road conditions kept the driver from pushing the car to its limits, the run confirms that the concept is a fully functional driving prototype rather than a design study.Twin-Turbo V-8 Power and Supercar IntentionsThe dynamic run provides an earful of the concept's mid-mounted engine note. Genesis has dropped subtle hints regarding what lies beneath the bodywork, with reports pointing toward a twin-turbocharged 3.2-liter V-8 engine-derived from the architecture used in the automaker's hypercar racing program-capable of producing up to 800 horsepower.AdvertisementAdvertisementGenesis has previously showcased the Magma GT's leather-appointed interior, released a green-hued concept variant, and teased a GT3 racing version. A production version is expected to arrive by 2030, with Genesis hinting that convertible and track-focused variants could also join the lineup.Genesis also brought the matte black X Skorpio off-road concept to the Tutto Bene Hillclimb, the first time we've seen it moving under its own power.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletterhere.