![Rear shot of the Genesis Gran Berlinetta Concept next to a striped door](https://ejwfh7pywrz.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/mf_Genesis_Gran_Berlinetta_1-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&ssl=1)
Genesis has revealed the X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept at the GT World Series World Finals in Barcelona, marking its debut as a full-scale model. Designed for inclusion in Gran Turismo 7 from January 2024, this concept exemplifies Genesis‘ signature Athletic Elegance design philosophy. The X Gran Berlinetta VGT Concept showcases a distinctive aesthetic with pure and muscular design elements, emphasizing cab-back proportions and a lean mid-engine layout.
![Closeup of Rear end of the Genesis Concept car](https://ejwfh7pywrz.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/mf_Genesis_Gran_Berlinetta_5-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&ssl=1)
![Front quarter shot of the Genesis Gran Berlinetta Concept Car](https://ejwfh7pywrz.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/mf_Genesis_Gran_Berlinetta_4-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&ssl=1)
Under the hood, the concept boasts a front mid-mounted Lambda 11 V6 engine, electrically assisted by Genesis E-SC technology, yielding a total of 1071hp and 986 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid race-spec drivetrain combines the V6’s 870hp and 790 lb-ft with an additional 201hp and 196 lb-ft from the Yasa E motor. Achieving a drag coefficient of just 0.34, the car emphasizes high-performance aerodynamics. Inside, the cabin prioritizes the pilot’s focus on the racetrack, featuring a digital panoramic interface and a Beauty of White Space attitude.
![Rear end with a large left to right taillight with the word Genesis on it](https://ejwfh7pywrz.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/mf_Genesis_Gran_Berlinetta_6-1024x682.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&ssl=1)
The Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Gran Turismo Concept has left me utterly impressed, seamlessly blending futuristic design with a hint of familiarity and an unmistakable sporty allure. The bold, aggressive body lines not only convey a progressive aesthetic but also evoke a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of classic sports cars. Does anyone wish that this wasn’t for a game, but rather a profound revealing for Genesis! In an automotive landscape increasingly dominated by electric vehicles, the hybrid drivetrain of the X Gran Berlinetta VGT Concept emerges as a welcome deviation, showcasing that innovation can coexist harmoniously with exceptional performance. It’s a thrilling reminder that, even in the age of EV prominence, the allure of powerful gas-powered vehicles is still very much alive.
![Drawings of the Genesis Concept car](https://ejwfh7pywrz.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/mf_Genesis_Gran_Berlinetta_7-682x1024.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&ssl=1)
![Set of concept drawings for the Genesis Gran Berlinetta](https://ejwfh7pywrz.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/mf_Genesis_Gran_Berlinetta_8-682x1024.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&ssl=1)