Denza Z Supercar Tested at the ‘Ring: Is This China’s 1,000+ HP Challenger?

The Denza Z is finally stretching its legs where legends are made: the Nürburgring. Denza’s general manager Li Hui has confirmed that the brand’s first supercar is lapping the German circuit, a clear sign that this project is moving from promises to proof. You can almost picture the prototype in full camouflage darting through the Karussell, its suspension loaded, the front splitter skimming the tarmac as engineers watch every data spike.

Even under wrap, the Denza Z shows intent. The face uses dual “L” and “V” light signatures, a deep front bumper with three hungry air intakes, and an extended splitter that screams stability at speed. Triple vents punch through the front fenders to bleed heat from massive brake rotors and callipers, while additional ducting around the wheel arches and side skirts channels air like a sculptor guides clay. Out back, a large fixed wing finishes the message: this car is built for downforce, not drama.

The story started at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, where a concept penned by Wolfgang Egger—formerly Audi’s design chief—hinted at Denza’s new ambitions. Now the hardware sounds just as bold. Expect BYD’s Disus-M intelligent magnetic fluid suspension for razor control, a steer by wire system for precision, and China’s first fully self developed embedded foldable steering wheel, a conversation starter even before the car fires up.

Rumors put total output north of 1,000 horsepower. If that holds, the Denza Z steps into rare air, hunting giants like the Porsche 911 Turbo S and the new wave of electric performance heroes. More importantly, Ring testing means Denza is chasing consistency, cooling, and repeatable lap pace—things you only earn after countless hot laps and late nights.

If you love seeing new players push into supercar territory, this is a moment to watch. The team behind Denza says thousands of engineers are pouring effort into this car. On the Nürburgring, effort meets truth.