In case you haven’t realized it by now, Denza’s product line-up is all based on the letters that make up its name; the exception being the Fangchengbao-based which take on the “B” prefix (the Yangwang-based ones will likely take on the “U” prefix). With that in mind, Denza has introduced the second member of its Z high-performance range after the Z9 shooting brake. And this one is called simply, the Denza Z.
The Denza Z will come in three body styles: the Coupe, the Spider, and Racing. All of them are powered by the same tri-motor system—two at the back and one at the front—that produces a total of 1,604 horsepower and 1,240 Nm of torque. This is enough for a blistering 2.25-second 0 to 100 km/h time (Coupe variant). Top speed? 300 km/h. If those figures aren’t impressive enough, the Racing variant is even quicker—0 to 100 km/h in 1.96 seconds, while top speed is 350 km/h on optional semi-slick tires.
Another Special Edition variant, based on a planned Nürburgring Nordschleife record breaking attempt car, will have over 2,000 horsepower and a 0 to 100 km/h of less than 1.7 seconds. Of course, given it has to lap the 20.8-kilometer circuit at full beans, it’ll have enhanced thermal management for both the motor and battery.
Managing all that power, the Denza Z rides on independent suspension all around. The Racing variant has proper coil springs, while the Coupe and Spider have air suspension. Moreover, as the first recipient of the DiSus-M system, it’ll have magnetorheological fluid in its dampers that can change its viscosity to make ultra-quick handling adjustments in real time. All Denza Z variants also sport carbon ceramic drilled disc brakes with six piston calipers at the front and four piston calipers at the back.
As a pure electric supercar, the Denza Z uses a 76-kWh second-generation BYD Blade Battery. This is enough for 410 kilometers of range in the Coupe, 400 kilometers in the Spider, and 380 kilometers in the Racing variant. It can also use the brand’s Flash Charging system which can deliver up to 1.5 megawatts of charging, juicing it from 10 to 97 percent in as little as nine minutes.
Styling follows a function over form design with plenty of emphasis toward aerodynamic efficiency. The Coupe and Spider both measure at 4,780 mm in length and 1,975 mm in width. The Spider is 20 mm taller at 1,350 mm. The Racing variant is slightly longer (4,870 mm) and wider (1,990 mm) because of a more aggressive front splitter and aero. It also has an adjustable carbon fiber rear wing which produces up to 1,060 kilograms of downforce at 350 km/h.
The planned Special Edition goes further with bodywork made almost all from carbon fiber and a drag reduction system which can cut drag up to 40 percent or generate more than two tons of downforce at 300 km/h.
Inside, the Denza Z balances technology with ease-of-use. It has an 8.88-inch fully digital gauge cluster as well as a 12.8-inch infotainment system with Google built-in. It also sports soft-closing doors, powered front seats with massaging and ventilation, and a Devialet sound system with speakers built into the headrests. Remarkably, designers have also opted to put physical shortcuts to driving-related functions.
For safety, the Denza Z can do a “compass turn” where it can use its front wheels as an axis and revolve its rear wheels around it. It also has a TireBurst Control System where it can adjust the electric motors’ power and torque delivery to enhance stability compensating for a blown tire.
The Denza Z goes on sale later this year in select markets where it’ll compete against the likes of the Porsche 911. So far, no word if Denza Philippines will bring in the Z supercar, but that’ll probably depend on the reception to the upcoming Z9.
Z ero change to be at par with the legendary 911
ReplyDeletebevs only fast straight line but too heavy for cornering.
ReplyDeletedenza is pathetic. it needs 1600hp just to go after 911. well if you can't copy the driving dynamics and the prestige just add more hp. it is like adding more socks to your junk. all show no substance
ReplyDeleteRight. Chinese wants to show off about horsepower but the simply don't have the ability to copy the driving dynamics yet. Not everything can be copied the right way.
DeleteIt's laughable how people think it's so far away for the Chinese to get close to the driving dynamics of their target competitors when it's been proven time and again that simply poaching key talent is enough to actually do that.
DeleteTake Hyundai's N Division. Hyundai wanted much better driving dynamics so they poached key staff from BMW's M division. Magically, their cars drove much better with their top cars under their new N branding.
Don't be surprised if/when people in the motoring media driving the new cars from China say that the dynamics are already there. Richard Hammond has been playing around with a few models recently. Maybe look at what he thinks about them.