GMR-001 hypercar development passes major milestone after successful engine fire-up

The Genesis GMR-001 hypercar’s V-8 twin-turbo engine has completed a successful first fire-up at Hyundai Motorsport’s headquarters in Frankfurt and is preparing for future tests. Described by Genesis Magma Racing team principal Cyril Abiteboul as the first “heartbeat” of the project, the test marked a key milestone in the development of the engine and for the GMR-001 hypercar. The GMR-001 is due to take Genesis Magma Racing into the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2026.

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