With the Denza Z, BYD is showing a serious Porsche 911 competitor at Auto China in Shanghai – What can the E-Coupé do?
BYD is attacking the established noble brands with its sub-brand Denza. The Denza Z is intended to compete with the legendary Porsche 911.
The Shanghai Motor Show was the perfect stage for Denza, the luxury brand of the Chinese company BYD, to present its revolutionary electric coupe: the Denza Z. This model not only reflects BYD's cutting-edge technology, but also promises to become a direct competitor to the legendary Porsche 911.
Carwow will be present at the Shanghai Motor Show, where our colleague Mario Garcés will report live on the latest developments in the industry. From there, we'll bring you the most important news about the models that make the difference.
One of the highlights is the Denza Z, BYD's luxury electric coupe, which promises to compete directly with the Porsche 911. We have all the information about this new release.
The new Denza Z: A sporty and futuristic design
The Denza Z is an all-electric four-seater coupe that stands out for its bold and sporty design. With its flat, athletic silhouette, this model attracts everyone's attention. The aggressive front end with the pronounced lip and sharp headlights gives it an energetic and dynamic look. In addition, the version will be available as both a hardtop and a convertible.
One of the most striking features is its compact design, which allows for a more muscular design of the rear, especially the tapering of the body from the B-pillar. The Denza Z also stands out for its frameless windows, hidden door handles, and impressive wheel size.
New Denza Z – Advanced technology for a unique riding experience
Unlike conventional sports cars with combustion engines, the Denza Z has a steer-by-wire system that uses advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. This makes for a smoother and more refined driving experience on conventional roads without sacrificing the precision and responsiveness required on a racetrack.
The steering wheel of the Denza Z is another innovative feature: it is foldable, which not only increases safety in the event of a collision, but also brings a futuristic touch to the interior design of the car.
New Denza Z – Disus-M suspension superior handling
Another outstanding feature of the Denza Z is the Disus-M system, an improved version of the current Disus-Z system. This magnetic body control system enables real-time adjustments to road conditions and responds in less than 10 milliseconds. According to BYD, this results in greater stability and support for fast cornering on race tracks. This system will not only be used in the Denza Z, but will also be introduced in other Denza and BYD models in the future.
New Denza Z – prices and specifications of electric luxury
Although all the details of the final specifications and prices have not yet been revealed, the Denza Z is expected to cost over 300,000 yuan (about €42,000), putting it in a price range comparable to that of luxury sports cars.
In addition, the 30,511 rpm engine that BYD recently introduced in models such as the Han L and Tang L is also expected to be used in the Denza Z, providing high-end performance in terms of power and efficiency.
Competition with the Porsche 911
With innovative design, cutting-edge technology and a competitive price, the Denza Z aims not only to penetrate the electric car segment, but also to challenge the Porsche 911, which is considered a benchmark in the world of sports cars. This electric coupe could usher in a new era of luxury car design.
