{"id":447427,"date":"2023-12-05T14:01:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T19:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/?p=447427"},"modified":"2023-12-05T14:20:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T19:20:56","slug":"genesis-x-gran-berlinetta-vgt-concept","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.automoblog.com\/genesis-x-gran-berlinetta-vgt-concept\/","title":{"rendered":"Genesis Presents a Gorgeous Full-Scale Model of X Gran Berlinetta VGT Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hyundai\u2019s Genesis luxury arm has been churning out enviable concept cars. The 2018 Essentia Concept is first in mind, the brand\u2019s initial attempt at a grand touring sports car. Moreover, the Genesis X Speedium Coupe Concept<\/a>, the pinnacle of the brand\u2019s \u201cAthletic Elegance\u201d design philosophy (according to us), remains fresh in our memory banks for simply being a gorgeous car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But now, Genesis has unveiled a full-scale model of the X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo (VGT) Concept. It made its virtual debut at the 2021 Monterey Car Week, a year before Genesis wowed our senses with the X Speedium Coupe Concept. It looked good in the gaming world, and we reckon it looks equally stunning in the flesh, proof that Genesis designers are taking their A-game to Polyphony Digital\u2019s Gran Turismo 7<\/em> with all guns blazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qu\u00e9 Bonito Coche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Genesis X Gran Berlinetta VGT Concept has muscular haunches that belie its gaming origins. Racing cars in the natural and virtual worlds have many aero-enhanced appendages to fortify their hardcore intent, some of which border on the extreme. But we\u2019re talking about a GT car for Gran Turismo 7<\/em>, the seventh iteration of the original PlayStation game that became the pinnacle of racing games, and the X Berlinetta VGT Concept looks the part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most striking aspect is it doesn\u2019t look like a concept at all, much less a racing car for gaming. The anti-wedge, cab-backward proportions bring to mind the glorious Toyota GR GT3 concept that could morph into a Lexus. At the same time, the rear stance relives memories of the Jaguar XJ220\u2019s magnificent back end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur goal was to create a timeless design rooted in the essence of motorsport,\u201d said John Krsteski, Genesis Senior Chief Designer. \u201cIt has become a catalyst of inspiration for our other programs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesis presented the life-size X Gran Berlinetta VGT Concept at the Gran Turismo World Series World Finals in Barcelona, Spain, wearing a stunning Magma Orange paint. Other prominent features include an extended dash-to-axle ratio (reminiscent of Captain Nemo\u2019s \u201cNautilus Car\u201d from The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen<\/a><\/em>), continuous LED driving lights that link the quad headlights and front grille, and a delicately curving rear spoiler. The hopelessly curvaceous body shell resulted in a 0.34 drag coefficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Genesis X Gran Berlinetta VGT Concept. Photo: Genesis Motor North America. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hybrid V6 Powerplant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With all that dash-to-axle room, it wouldn\u2019t be amiss to assume a V12 or V16 lurking underneath the X Gran Berlinetta VGT Concept\u2019s hood, but you\u2019d be wrong. Instead, it has a front mid-mounted Lambda 11 V6 engine with Genesis E-SC hybrid technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The V6 gas engine produces 870 horsepower and 790 lb-ft. of torque, while the hybrid system adds 201 horsepower and 196 lb-ft. of torque. All told, it has 1,071 horsepower and 986 lb-ft. of torque at its disposal, with the gas engine spinning at a heady 10,000 rpm. Who needs a weighty V12 when you can have a hybrid V6 with more horses?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesis didn’t share any other performance figures in Barcelona, and we\u2019ll have to wait for the car\u2019s debut on Gran Turismo 7<\/em> (January 2024) to find out if Genesis is ready to join the burgeoning hypercar GT segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purist Cabin Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Genesis X Gran Berlinetta VGT Concept has an ultra-minimalist interior with just the right touches of premium luxury. It has a \u201cdigital panoramic interface\u201d with a surround digital monitoring system to “provide unobstructed views of nearby vehicles,” said Genesis. Meanwhile, the carbon fiber cabin has strategically placed soft touch points and quilted and padded bolstering so as not to pinch your love handles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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X Gran Berlinetta VGT Concept interior layout. Photo: Genesis Motor North America. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Get The X Gran Berlinetta VGT Concept <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fans and players of Gran Turismo 7<\/em> can have the Genesis X Gran Berlinetta VGT Concept delivered to their garages starting in January 2024. The process begins by clicking on the campaign banner on the GT7 world map and watching the Manufacturer\u2019s Cup broadcast from December 2nd, 19:00 CET onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alvin Reyes is an Automoblog feature columnist and an expert in sports and performance cars. He studied civil aviation, aeronautics, and accountancy in his younger years and is still very much smitten to his former Lancer GSR and Galant SS. He also likes fried chicken, music, and herbal medicine.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photos & Source: Genesis Motor North America. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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