- 2024 X Gran Berlinetta Tribute showcased to honour prestigious race career of Jacky Ickx
- Tribute concept was born from X Gran Berlinetta that was debuted at the Gran Turismo Series World Finals in Barcelona in 2023
- The Midnight Blue and single white stripe livery references Ickx’ iconic race helmet
- Displayed at prestigious Chopard event on the shores of Lake Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland, 11 April 2024: Genesis Motor Switzerland has showcased the Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Tribute, a concept honouring the prestigious career of racing legend and Genesis Brand Partner, Jacky Ickx.
The X Gran Berlinetta Tribute was born from X Gran Berlinetta, a design study which embodies Genesis’ passion for motorsports, and which was presented at the Gran Turismo World Series Finals in Barcelona in 2023. The X Gran Berlinetta is the flagship concept of the Genesis Magma Line and embodies the most emotional expression of the Genesis brand’s characteristic Athletic Elegance design philosophy. The concept was born from a design study that demonstrates Genesis’ passion and intent for the Vision Gran Turismo Series. Paying homage to the impressive career of Jacky Ickx, the bespoke show car X Gran Berlinetta Tribute features a special livery of Midnight Blue with a single white stripe, evoking Ickx’ iconic race helmet.
An Evening with Racing Legend Jacky Ickx hosted by Chopard
The X Gran Berlinetta Tribute debuted at an exclusive event preceding Watches and Wonders Geneva, graciously hosted by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard, the distinguished Swiss luxury jeweller and watchmaker. The gathering honoured the launch of Chopard’s new Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph JX7 models developed in collaboration between Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and Jacky Ickx. The timepiece is abundant with symbols and references to Jacky Ickx’s achievements, such as his emblematic helmet.
It results from 36 years of collaboration between Chopard and Jacky Ickx, highlighting the depth of their partnership extending beyond the confines of the racetrack, underscored by their shared commitment to excellence.
Throughout the evening, guests had the opportunity to meet the Belgian racing legend Jacky Ickx, a six-time Le Mans winner with eight Formula 1 victories and twenty-five podium finishes and Chopard and Genesis brand partner.
Exterior – The Ultimate Expression of Grand Touring
Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Tribute embodies the most emotional expression of the Genesis’ characteristic Athletic Elegance design philosophy.
The concept features Genesis’ new front fascia that abstracts the Crest Grille and links it with the Quad Lights. This structures the volumes and connects the front and rear with Genesis’ Two Lines brand identifier in a lightweight aerodynamic construction.
The side profile sports a generous dash-to-axle ratio that moves the driver and powertrain rearward for a lean mid-engine layout. The contrast of the energetic body sculpture with technical aero details accentuates the powerful form.
The rear design is refined further with a rear spoiler and lateral trailing edges for aerodynamic high-speed stability. The fuselage extrudes towards the rear, culminating in an elliptical concave volume, common to Genesis vehicles.
Interior – Maximising Focus on the Racetrack
With Genesis’ Beauty of White Space attitude in mind, X Gran Berlinetta Tribute creates a clean environment for the driver. Essential functions are prioritised to maximise focus while on the racetrack.
The digital panoramic interface serves as an information centre, linked to the surround digital monitoring system which provides unobstructed views of nearby vehicles. The steer-by-wire grip commands allow for precise and decisive maneuvering, giving the driver a competitive edge.
Performance – As Powerful As It Is Beautiful
The Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Concept is powered by a front mid-mounted Lambda 11 V6 engine, electrically assisted by Genesis E-SC technology. The hybrid race-spec drivetrain delivers a total of 1071hp 986 lb-ft of torque, ensuring that this car is as powerful as it is beautiful. The V6 screams at 10,000 RPM while delivering a maximum output of 870hp and 790 lb-ft while the Yasa E motor generates an additional 201hp and 196 lb-ft of torque.
The original X Gran Berlinetta was unveiled at the Gran Turismo Series World Finals in Barcelona in December 2023. The concept car was created as part of Polyphony Digital’s Vision Gran Turismo series and is available to race in the game.
About Genesis
Founded in South Korea, Genesis offers premium cars with a luxury experience and is committed to delivering an exceptional service to its customers. From its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Genesis Motor Europe operates in Germany, Switzerland and the UK. Since launching in Europe in 2021, the brand has received multiple company and product award wins across all three markets.
The Genesis range includes three dynamic pure electric models as well as the most recent addition, Genesis G90, the brand’s flagship luxury saloon. Central to Genesis' identity is the distinctive design language of 'Athletic Elegance', blended with the very latest technology to deliver state-of-the-art customer features.
Genesis is dedicated to a sustainable future and aims to become carbon net zero by 2035.
For more information about Genesis and its definition of premium, please visit www.genesis.com.
