Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) is preparing to enter the supercar market, with its first hybrid performance car expected to arrive in 2027. The company wants to expand its lineup beyond its traditional SUVs and pickups, and has Ferrari firmly in its sights.
GWM chairman Wei Jianjun recently revealed on Weibo that he had tested the upcoming supercar against the Ferrari SF90. The car is expected to make its formal debut by the end of 2026, ahead of its planned launch the following year.
Power is likely to come from GWM’s in-house-developed 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, paired with a plug-in hybrid system. The powertrain is part of the company’s GF high-performance architecture, which is being developed for road-going supercars as well as GT3 race cars.
GWM has previously targeted a combined output of more than 1,200 hp, although final production figures are yet to be confirmed.
The project reportedly began around five years ago. GWM has conducted extensive testing, with cost considerations among the factors behind the lengthy development process.
Source: CNEVPost
