BYD's premium brand Denza will globally launch its first all-electric two-door sports car, the Denza Z, at the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 9. The vehicle features a triple-motor system delivering 1,582 hp peak power, sub-2-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, and a top speed of 350 km/h. It also debuts China's first fully in-house steer-by-wire system and the industry's first magnetorheological suspension for NEVs.
Goodwood Festival: Denza Z's Global Debut Stage
On July 9, Denza—BYD's premium brand—will hold the global launch of its first all-electric two-door sports car, the Denza Z, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. Denza officially stated that Goodwood will welcome "the first Chinese intelligent electric supercar." Choosing Goodwood—one of the world's premier automotive cultural events—for the global debut signals Denza's strong confidence in this product's international positioning.
The Denza Z concept debuted at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, while the production version premiered at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. Now landing at Goodwood, the model completes its full product cycle from concept to production, from China to global markets.
Performance Specs: Triple-Motor 1,582 HP
MIIT filing information reveals three variants: hardtop, soft-top convertible, and performance edition. Core specifications include:
Parameter | Hardtop/Convertible | Performance Edition |
|---|---|---|
Body Length | 4,780-4,870 mm | 4,780-4,870 mm |
Motor Layout | Triple-motor (1 front, 2 rear) | Triple-motor (1 front, 2 rear) |
System Peak Power | 1,180 kW (1,582 hp) | 1,180 kW (1,582 hp) |
Top Speed | 300 km/h | 350 km/h |
0-100 km/h | <2 seconds | <2 seconds |
The triple-motor system consists of one front motor (500 kW) and two rear motors (340 kW each), delivering a combined peak output of 1,180 kW (1,582 hp). The performance edition achieves a top speed of 350 km/h, while the hardtop and convertible versions reach 300 km/h. Denza previously announced sub-2-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Dual Industry-First Technologies
Beyond extreme performance figures, the Denza Z carries two industry-first technologies:
China's first fully in-house steer-by-wire system: Eliminating traditional mechanical steering connections, controlling wheel direction via electronic signals—opening new possibilities for intelligent driving and handling flexibility
Industry-first DiSus-M intelligent magnetorheological suspension for NEVs: Real-time damping adjustment based on road conditions and driving modes, dynamically balancing handling and comfort
Upon launch, the Denza Z is expected to compete directly with the Porsche 911 and Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in the high-performance vehicle segment. This positioning makes the Denza Z not just a demonstration of BYD's technical prowess, but a signal that Chinese brands are challenging the ultra-premium performance car market.
For automotive enthusiasts and importers in Central Asia, Russia, and beyond, the Denza Z represents the ceiling of Chinese EV technology. The combination of a 1,582 hp triple-motor system, sub-2-second acceleration, steer-by-wire, and magnetorheological suspension demonstrates that Chinese automakers' full-stack R&D capabilities in performance vehicles now rival Europe's top sports cars.
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