From Affordable EVs to Speed Freaks
Chinese car manufacturers used to be the butt of all jokes in the automotive industry. Early models were obviously poorly made and focused on offering a better alternative to walking. However, over the past decade, the Chinese car industry has outpaced and outdeveloped its rivals, quickly becoming the preferred option in markets around the world for affordable EVs and hybrids that now have the quality and performance to boot.
Satisfied with conquering the everyday car segment, Chinese brands have now shifted their focus upward, aiming for performance and eager to prove they can make a supercar that rivals the very best in the business.
GWM Supercar
Established Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors (GWM) is reportedly deep into the research and development phase of its very own 1,000 + HP Supercar. The information came to light after a report from CNEVPOST; this would be a monumental moment for GWM as the brand’s first-ever hybrid performance car. Confirmation came straight from the top, with GWM chairman Wei Jianjun posting on Weibo that he himself, in a Morizo-esque way, personally tested the GWM Supercar.
GWM is so confident in its own supercar that, in the chairman’s post, it said the car was benchmarked and tested alongside a Ferrari SF90, which is a very high bar to set for itself. Jianjun was honest enough to admit their car still falls short compared to the Ferrari, but is confident his team can step up its efforts to improve it ahead of launch. Speaking of the launch, the grand reveal is expected before 2026 ends, likely in December.
GWM
Power Trumps All
Reports indicate the supercar will likely be powered by GWM’s in-house-developed 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine paired with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system. GWM disclosed details of this powertrain during the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, admitting a target output of 1,200 hp for the road-going car. In fact, this engine is also set to be used for GT3 racing, but no details have been disclosed yet as to the GT cars’ specs.
GWM’s supercar project began 5 years ago, but it took time to reach the market because the automaker worked hard to reduce costs before launching it to the public. It’ll be interesting to see how a brand focused purely on SUVs can make a supercar that can rival the likes of the Yangwang U9 and the Ferraris of this world.
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