Denza Z: China's electric super sports car that challenges Porsche & Co.
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China is putting an electric super sports car on the road that not only delivers impressive figures, but also makes the European elite seriously nervous: the Denza Z, BYD 's latest project under its premium brand Denza, is no mere "copycat" - it is a technological statement.
With over 950 hp, futuristic design and a price that makes European top dogs tremble, the Denza Z has the potential to become the game changer in the super sports car segment.
Impressive performance: more than just numbers
The Denza Z relies on three electric motors, which together deliver more than 700 kW (approx. 950 hp).
That means
0-100 km/h: 3.4 seconds
Top speed: around 249 km/h
But that's not all. BYD's e³ platform has been specially developed for super sports cars and is equipped with DiSus-M, the manufacturer's most advanced active suspension system. Thanks to magnetorheological dampers, the system adjusts the chassis stiffness within just 10 milliseconds - comfortable for city driving, uncompromising on the racetrack.
Interior: The future on four wheels
In the cockpit of the Denza Z, you feel like you're in a science fiction movie:
Huge, curved driver screen
Gigantic central infotainment system
Folding steering wheel that disappears under the dashboard during autonomous driving
Particularly futuristic: steer-by-wire technology - the steering wheel is not mechanically but electronically connected to the wheels, which enables more precise and customizable steering.
Battery & range: no compromises
Official figures are not yet available, but based on BYD's proven blade battery technology, experts are expecting
Capacity: approx. 100 kWh
Range: over 600 km (WLTP)
Charging power: ultra-fast DC charging with more than 200 kW
This positions the Denza Z as a super sports car that is fully suitable for everyday use - without the typical range anxieties.
Design: Independent, striking, aggressive
Visually, the Denza Z scores points with its independent appearance:
Low, wide, sharp lines
Sporty, pointed nose, striking LED headlights
No "copycat design", but self-confident independence
The design screams speed and makes it clear: here comes a competitor that will seriously challenge Porsche and Ferrari .
Price & market: The cheapest "almost-thousander"?
The Denza Z is currently estimated to cost around 100,000 euros - a sensational figure considering the performance on offer.
For comparison:
Porsche Taycan Turbo S → from approx. €200,000
Rimac Nevera → over €2 million
Lotus Evija → over €2 million
If BYD maintains this price mark, the Denza Z could massively shake up the super sports car segment - and force Europe's top dogs to rethink.
Conclusion: A game changer from the Far East?
The Denza Z is not just "another electric super sports car". It is a statement that China is not only capable of mass production, but also absolute excellence. With impressive technology, radical design and an unbeatable price-performance ratio, the Denza Z could be the first Asian Hypercar to make Porsche, Ferrari and co. sweat.
The future of speed? Perhaps it no longer lies only in Modena, Stuttgart and Zuffenhausen - but also in Shenzhen.
