A little more, and Ferrari will start nervously twitching its rear spoiler. Because on the horizon is a new supercar from the Chinese auto giant Great Wall Motors. Yes, the very same company that until recently was associated mainly with budget hatchbacks and affordable off-roaders. But now they have carbon fiber, a V8, a hybrid, and big ambitions.
According to GWM, the development of the “Ferrari SF90 killer” has been going on for five years. And although specifics, as always, are scarce (probably, in China they believe that intrigue is the main thing), something is already known:
The supercar will have a carbon fiber body. Well, why not—lightness of thought should be supported by the lightness of materials.
It will be propelled by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and an electric motor. So it will be not just fast, but also “green.” Almost like a Tesla, only with a growl.
The chassis was developed by European engineers because there has to be at least something from Ferrari besides ambitions.
GWM is not shy: the company’s technical director stated outright that the goal is to reach the level of the Ferrari SF90, but at a price that won’t force you to sell your apartment, a kidney, and your soul all at once.
The expected price is around 1 million yuan (that’s about $137,000). For comparison: the Chinese hypercars GAC Aion Hyper SSR and BYD Yangwang U9 cost even more, so the new GWM looks almost like a budget supercar. Yes, it sounds like an oxymoron—but China can do anything.
The debut is promised by the end of 2025. Whether this car will become a sensation or remain just another Chinese promise-on-wheels—we’ll see.