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BYD’s 1,000+ hp drop-top luxury EV spotted undisguised [Images]

BYD’s 1,000+ hp drop-top luxury EV spotted undisguised [Images]

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BYD is already calling it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. Packing over 1,000 hp, the Denza Z can sprint from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in under 2 seconds, and it’s about to go head-to-head with Porsche, Ferrari, and other luxury brands in Europe. BYD gears up to launch the Denza in July After unveiling the Denza Z at the Beijing Auto Show in April, BYD said it was “a watershed moment for the global auto industry,” as it gears up to take on the multi-billion-dollar luxury supercar market. The segment has long been dominated by European brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz, but BYD believes it may have an edge. Former Lamborghini and Audi designer, Wolfgang Egger, now BYD’s global design director, led the design, tailoring it for the European market. Advertisement – scroll for more content The design features BYD’s latest “Pure Emotion” theme, with added carbon-fiber bodywork, seats, and other components to reduce weight. It also features air ducts on the hood to provide “ground-hugging flight” and improve downforce while driving …

BYD Denza Z is a 1,000 hp luxury drop-top EV hypercar [Images]

BYD Denza Z is a 1,000 hp luxury drop-top EV hypercar [Images]

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BYD calls it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. After its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Denza Z is set to go head-to-head with Europe’s luxury automakers this summer. BYD Denza Z debuts as a new global electric hypercar The Denza Z marks “a watershed moment for the global auto industry,” BYD said, as it gears up to take on the million-dollar luxury supercar segment that’s been historically dominated by European automakers. It was displayed as a convertible in production form at the event with a soft-top retractable roof. Renowned German automotive designer, Wolfgang Egger, who is now BYD’s Global Design Director, led the meticulously crafted design. The four-seat convertible is based on the “Pure Emotion” design theme with carbon fiber bodywork, seats, and more to reduce weight and improve performance. It also includes an air duct on the hood to enable “ground-hugging flight” with improved downforce at high speeds. Advertisement – scroll for more content Packing over 1,000 horsepower, BYD claims the Denza Z can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h …