Engineering:Denza Z

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Not to be confused with Nissan Z.
Short description: Battery electric coupe and convertible

Denza Z
The Denza Z was previewed by the concept of the same name at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show.
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Production2026 (to commence)
AssemblyChina
DesignerUnder the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupe and convertible
LayoutTri-motor, all-wheel-drive
Platforme3 Platform
Related
Powertrain
Power outputExpected to be around 1,000 hp (750 kW; 1,000 PS)

The Denza Z (Chinese: 腾势Z; pinyin: Téngshì Z) is an upcoming battery electric sports car to be produced by BYD Auto and sold under its Denza marque.

Overview

The Z will be a sports car that will compete with the Porsche 911. It will be offered exclusively as a 4-seater and was designed by Wolfgang Egger, current head designer of BYD and former lead designer for Audi, Lamborghini, and Alfa Romeo.[1] In addition to being offered as a coupe, the Z will also be available as a convertible, being confirmed by spyshots of the Z.[2] It is scheduled to launch in 2026.[3]

Design

The Z will retain the design of the concept of the same name that previewed it, including its rear spoiler. The headlights have been compared to the Lamborghini Aventador. Large air intakes are present at the front.[4] Its cabin becomes narrower from the B-pillar onwards. Frameless door handles are also utilized.[1] The taillights use a "double diamond" design, with the rear being redesigned compared to the concept.[5]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

Features

The concept version used a fold-away steering wheel. A steer-by-wire system will also be used.[1] It has a large spoiler alongside a front splitter and rear diffuser. It will also have a roll cage.[6] Denza chose to position the mirrors on the doors. The windows are frameless, with the door handles using a hidden design. Side-view cameras are also integrated into the mirrors.[5]

Powertrain and chassis

There is no specific power output confirmed for the Z. It is rumored to produce at least 1,000 horsepower (750 kW; 1,000 PS), and it also shares the e3 (YiSanFang) platform with the Denza Z9.[6][7] however it was also said to use the same electric motors as the Tang L and the Han L, meaning the power output is expected to be no less than 778 horsepower (580 kW; 789 PS).[2] At some point it was also expected to produce 536 horsepower (400 kW; 543 PS) and use a dual-motor layout.[8]

The front suspension uses a double wishbone setup.[9] It will also debut BYD's Disus-M body control system.[10]

History

During the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show on April 23, 2025, Denza presented the Z as a concept car.[1][11] The first spyshots of the Z showed up on June 6, 2025.[5] A prototype was also spotted with missing bodywork and foam on the body on the 16th of the same month.[8]

In late June 2025 spyshots were released of a convertible version of the Z. This confirmed that the Z would also offer a convertible version.[2][12]

On October 22, 2025, photos surfaced of a prototype Z being tested on the Nürburgring in Germany. The prototype used also had tires supplied by Giti Tire.[9] The following month it was confirmed that the United Kingdom would be the first country the Z would be exported to.[6]

A naming contest for the Z opened on March 23, 2026. The contest is limited to submitting suffixes for the model as the naming contest will be used to decide the names for the Z's three versions: A hardtop coupe, a convertible, and a track version.[13]

English actor Daniel Craig, who has played the character James Bond for 5 films in the franchise between 2006 and 2021, will be part of the marketing for the Z. This was announced in late March 2026. The Z will officially make its debut at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.[14]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Xu, Jiageng (April 23, 2025). "BYD Denza unveiled its first concept coupé—an all-electric four-seater that competes with the Porsche 911". https://carnewschina.com/2025/04/23/byd-denza-unveiled-its-first-concept-coupe-an-all-electric-four-seater-that-competes-with-the-porsche-911/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bobylev, Denis (July 29, 2025). "Denza Z electric coupe from BYD spotted – to get a convertible option in China". https://carnewschina.com/2025/07/29/denza-z-electric-coupe-from-byd-spotted-to-get-a-convertible-option-in-china/. 
  3. ↑ Richards, Cameron (November 7, 2025). "BYD’s new Denza premium sub-brand to launch ‘Z’ supercar next year". https://www.aol.co.uk/motoring/byd-denza-premium-sub-brand-150022226.html. 
  4. ↑ Edkins, James (October 22, 2025). "Chinese electric supercar spotted testing: new Denza Z on the Nurburgring". https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/9799/denza-z-electric-supercar-spotted-testing#gref. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miao, Liu (June 6, 2025). "Denza Z production version spotted with Porsche 911-esque design". https://carnewschina.com/2025/06/06/denza-z-production-version-spotted-with-porsche-911-esque-design/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Cooks, Alastair (November 20, 2025). "Denza Z supercar set for dynamic Goodwood FoS launch in 2026". https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/denza/368353/denza-z-supercar-set-dynamic-goodwood-fos-launch-2026. 
  7. ↑ "腾势Z开启全民征名：中国超跑的命名权，交给你". March 23, 2026. https://chejiahao.autohome.com.cn/info/25057931. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Anderson, Brad (June 16, 2025). "What Looks Like A DIY Disaster Is China’s Answer To Porsche". https://www.carscoops.com/2025/06/under-this-spray-foamed-prototype-is-chinas-answer-to-porsche/. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Anderson, Brad (October 22, 2025). "BYD’s Premium Z Sports Car Is Gunning Straight For Porsche’s Pride". https://www.carscoops.com/2025/10/byds-electric-sports-car-is-coming-to-outgun-the-911/. 
  10. ↑ Zhang, Phate (April 23, 2025). "BYD Denza unveils Denza Z concept sports car". https://cnevpost.com/2025/04/23/denza-unveils-z-concept-sports-car/. 
  11. ↑ Tudose, Sergiu (April 23, 2025). "BYD's Denza Brand Unveils "Z" Sportscar Concept: An Electric Porsche 911 Rival for $41,000". https://www.autoevolution.com/news/byd-s-denza-brand-unveils-z-sportscar-concept-an-electric-porsche-911-rival-for-41000-250392.html. 
  12. ↑ Akhtar, Riz (June 30, 2025). "BYD’s new two-door electric sports car spied". https://thedriven.io/2025/06/30/byds-new-two-door-electric-sports-car-spied/. 
  13. ↑ Evans, Larry (March 23, 2026). "Denza Z Naming Competition: What Would You Name It?". https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/24/denza-z-naming-competition-what-would-you-name-it/. 
  14. ↑ Kelsall, Henry; Matthews, Emma (March 26, 2026). "Denza just built a Chinese Porsche 911 rival that has nearly 1,000hp, can crab walk into spaces and is James Bond approved". https://supercarblondie.com/denza-built-a-chinese-porsche-911-rival-james-bond-approved/. 



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