Chinese firm GWM is pushing ahead with plans to enter the supercar segment, releasing a teaser image of a low-slung – and potentially V8-powered – contender…
GWM’s first supercar is still very much on the cards. In fact, the Chinese automaker has released a fresh teaser image showing various company executives posing alongside the upcoming supercar (the latter hidden under a cover, of course).
The image was originally posted by GWM Chairman Wei Jianjun (also known as Jack Wey) on Chinese social-media platform Weibo. However, the brand has since also shared the shot on its global Facebook and X pages, along with the caption: “GWM enters luxury supercar arena”.
Released to celebrate Wei Jianjun’s 35th anniversary as GWM chairman, the teaser image gives us an early look at the long, low-slung contender, which has reportedly been in development since 2021. So, what will power this seemingly mid-engined model?
Well, GWM surprised Auto Shanghai 2025 showgoers in April 2025 by revealing a new twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine, complete with plug-in hybrid system. This 8-cylinder mill (supplemented by an electric motor or 2) seems the most likely candidate to power the as-yet-unnamed supercar, though nothing is yet official.
This powertrain’s outputs – and indeed any other technical specifications – have yet to be released, while it’s also unclear what the new supercar will be called. That said, according to CarNewsChina.com, GWM will soon launch a new high-end sub-brand called “Confidence Auto”, with the supercar likely to serve as this marque’s flagship product.
According to the Chinese publication, the new GWM contender will serve as a rival of sorts to BYD’s Yangwang U9, though that model is a fully electric supercar generating a whopping 960 kW courtesy of 4 electric motors. BYD claims the U9 is capable of completing the 0-100 kph sprint in just 2.4 seconds.
Look out for more details on GWM’s upcoming supercar later in the year…
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