Photos: Genesis unleashes Magma, a 640-horsepower electric beast that hits 164 mph

Genesis has introduced the GV60 Magma, a high-performance electric vehicle unveiled at France’s Circuit Paul Ricard, signaling the brand’s commitment to entering the luxury high-power EV market. The GV60 Magma features a lower, wider stance with design elements emphasizing both elegance and adrenaline, including 21-inch forged wheels and gloss-black aero parts. Under the hood, it boasts dual motors delivering 609 horsepower in standard mode and up to 650 horsepower in Boost Mode, surpassing previous Genesis EVs and competitors like the Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N. The car accelerates from 0 to 124 mph in 10.9 seconds, reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, and has a top speed of 164 mph, despite its substantial weight of nearly 5,000 pounds. Mechanically, the GV60 Magma has been upgraded with revised suspension geometry, stiffer bushings, enhanced brakes, an electronic limited-slip differential, and