Denza D supercar: all specifications

China has a new supercar: meet the Denza Z. BYD’s electric supercar packs a 1,180.0-kilowatt all-wheel-drive powertrain with torque vectoring, and it’s headed for production – including a launch in Europe.

Along with the standard coupé and racing models, Denza also launched a Spider edition and a special edition designed for the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The car made its public debut at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

shaped for speed

The Z runs on parent company BYD’s e3 platform (pronounced “e-cube”) and uses a trio of electric motors, including a dual-motor rear axle that enables active torque vectoring. It also features BYD’s ultra-fast charging system, which can refill the battery from 10 to 97 percent in just nine minutes.

The Z Coupe and Spyder measure 188.4 inches long and stand just 4.4 feet tall, giving them a low, sleek shape. Smooth, flowing surfaces define the design, which BYD chief designer Wolfgang Egger describes as a “living sculpture of motion.”

At the front, a large air intake channels airflow through vents in the hood, with Denza claiming the design carefully balances aerodynamics, downforce and cooling. The track-focused racing model features a larger intake and a multi-channel cooling system designed to better manage temperatures for both the electric motor and brakes.

At the rear, the Z has four distinctive diamond-shaped taillights. Buyers can also choose a multi-layer pearlescent paint finish that changes color depending on the viewing angle and lighting. The racing model can be equipped with an adjustable three-stage carbon-fiber rear wing, making it 3.5 inches longer than the coupe. According to Denza, the aero package generates up to 2,337 pounds of downforce at 217 mph.

The special edition features a composite body structure that includes materials such as carbon fiber to reduce weight and improve performance. To increase aerodynamic efficiency, it has added an active front diffuser and an adjustable rear wing flap. Denza claims the package can generate more than 4,409 pounds of downforce at 186 mph.

Photos: BYD

Photos: BYD

A high-tech cockpit

Inside, Denza puts the spotlight on the steering wheel, which has six physical buttons at the bottom for quick access to functions like Track and Boost mode. The cabin also includes an 8.9-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.8-inch infotainment display and a wireless smartphone charging pad. Denza says the interior uses premium materials, including carbon fiber, suede-like upholstery, and metallic accents.

Based on the available images, the Coupe, Spyder and Racing models are expected to feature a 2+2 seating layout. The Racing can also be specified without rear seats and with a roll cage for a more track-focused setup. At the front, the seats offer eight-way power adjustment, adjustable lumbar support and heating, ventilation and massage functions. The coupe and Spyder add adjustable side bolsters for the driver’s seat.

The coupe and Racing offer 8.8 cubic feet of trunk space, which increases to 19.4 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded.

Photos: BYD

Photos: BYD

tri-motor power

All three Denza Z variants use a tri-motor setup with one electric motor at the front and two at the rear. The rear motors can rotate up to 30,000 rpm, helping to produce a combined 1,582 horsepower (1,180 kW) and 914 pound-feet of torque. This is enough to launch the coupe from 0-62 mph in 2.25 seconds before reaching a top speed of 186 mph.

The racing version, equipped with optional semi-slick tires, reduces the sprint to just 1.96 seconds and increases the top speed to 217 mph. The range-topping Special Edition system boosts output further to 1,971 hp (1,470 kW), with the Denza claiming a 0-62 mph acceleration of less than 1.7 seconds.

Each Z model uses BYD’s second-generation 76.0 kilowatt-hour blade battery. Claimed range is 255 miles for the coupe, 249 miles for the Spider and 236 miles for the racing version. The battery uses a cell-to-body design, in which the cells are integrated directly into the chassis rather than being packaged in a traditional module and a separate housing. The floor of the passenger compartment serves as the upper cover of the battery.

Denza says charging is as fast as refueling a gasoline car. Using a single cable, the battery supports charging speeds of up to 1,500 kWh, which is enough to recharge from 10 to 70 percent in five minutes or from 10 to 97 percent in nine minutes. Also includes vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability.

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Engineered to perform

The DiSus-M suspension combines double wishbones at the front with a multi-link rear setup. The coupe and Spyder ride on air suspension, while the racing model uses coil springs. All three have magnetorheological dampers, which can continuously adjust compression and rebound damping by changing the viscosity of the fluid inside the dampers using a magnetic field.

Stopping power on each model comes from drilled carbon-ceramic brake rotors, reducing approximately 66 pounds of unsprung weight. Denza also claims better cooling and a service life of up to 186,000 miles. The system uses six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers, with orange, yellow, red or blue finishes available.

The Z also features a tire failure detection system that reacts within milliseconds by redistributing torque to help stabilize the vehicle. It can also perform a “compass turn”, rotating the car around its front axle.

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Inside, the ambient lighting changes with the selected drive mode, while the infotainment system includes Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play Store. A camera-based rearview mirror and soft-close power doors come standard. Audio is handled by a 12-speaker Devialet sound system (10 speakers in the Spyder), with a circular center speaker on the dashboard and additional speakers integrated into the headrests.

Drivers can activate a simulated engine sound using dashboard buttons, then customize it via the touchscreen. Two volume levels are available, with the option to play the sound inside the cabin, outside the car, or both. Buyers can also choose between a traditional internal-combustion soundtrack or a futuristic sci-fi-inspired sound.

A steering-wheel-mounted boost button increases torque by 30 percent for up to 20 seconds. Another steering-wheel button activates Track Mode, which displays performance data on the touchscreen and allows lap times to be saved to a USB drive. Track mode also unlocks launch control and a dedicated drift mode.

A companion Track app offers even deeper customization through three user-configurable profiles. Drivers can adjust front-to-rear torque distribution, traction control, regenerative braking, Diasus-M suspension settings, brake assist, torque vectoring, ABS and stability control.

make it your own

The Denza Z will be offered in 10 exterior colors which include Le Mans Blue, Silverstone Silver, Riviera Blue, Monaco Red, Monte Carlo Orange, Phantom Black Matte and Nocturne Purple. The Spider fabric roof is also available in several colors.

Inside, buyers can choose from 10 interior themes, ranging from all-black cabins to light color combinations with contrasting stitching and trim.

Orders for the Z Coupe, Spyder and Racing are now open in selected markets, with first deliveries expected before the end of the year. Following its appearance at Goodwood, Denza will continue to develop the special edition ahead of an attempt at the Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record this autumn.

Motor1’s Opinion: The Denza Z is BYD’s clearest statement yet that it intends to compete at the highest level of the performance car market. In addition to its staggering power figures and blistering acceleration, the car features advanced torque vectoring, sophisticated Diss-M suspension and carbon-ceramic brakes along with one of the fastest charging systems ever announced for a production EV.