- GWM boss teased a mid-engine supercar during the company’s 35th anniversary celebration.
- Prototype likely packs plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V8 shown at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show.
- Rivals include BYD Yangwang U9, Aion Hyper SSR, and even the plug-in hybrid Ferrari SF90.
China’s supercar game has been heating up, and now it looks like another major player is preparing to step onto the stage. In a landscape already home to the FAW Hongqi S9, the BYD Yangwang U9, and the GAC Aion Hyper SSR, a new contender has thrown the cover, well, almost. Great Wall Motors (GWM) has teased its own supercar, a project that’s been five years in the making.
The teaser image appeared on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, posted by GWM chairman Wei Jianjun on July 23 in celebration of the company’s 35th anniversary. Although Jianjun didn’t explicitly mention the vehicle, the shrouded supercar was prominently positioned among company executives in the photo, effectively commanding attention.
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The unnamed model sits under a black veil, but the silhouette gives away a few clues. It’s got the classic mid-engine proportions: low, wide, and stretched out at the rear, with a long-tail shape. Up front, you can just make out the aggressive bumper intakes and a set of fender-mounted headlights that wouldn’t look out of place on a Porsche. The side profile shows extra cooling intakes too, reinforcing the mid-engine layout theory.
Hybrid Power With Internal Muscle
Despite the absence of official specs, GWM is expected to equip the car with its newly developed bi-turbo 4.0-liter V8, paired with a plug-in hybrid system. This powertrain, developed in-house, debuted earlier this year at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show. GWM plans to roll out this powertrain across several of its models, including high-performance trucks and SUVs.
GWM’s Chief Technology Officer, Wu Huixiao, first confirmed the project’s existence in April 2025. She noted that the supercar has been under development for five years, with an emphasis on achieving high performance without an excessive price tag.
Huixiao also revealed that the supercar will ride on a monocoque chassis made of carbon fiber, and went as far as suggesting it will be better than the Ferrari SF90. To refine its dynamic capabilities, GWM brought in European track experts to assist with development.
Pricing and Debut Timeline
While GWM hasn’t announced an official debut date, the new supercar could be unveiled before the end of the year. Car News China speculates its price will start above ¥1 million (roughly $140,000). That would put it well below its fully electric rivals as GAC’s Aion Hyper SSR starts at ¥1,286,000 ($179,200), while the BYD Yangwang U9 kicks off at ¥1,680,000 ($234,200).
