GWM's first hybrid supercar takes on Ferrari SF90 in testing, due to debut in 2027

GWM is preparing to enter the supercar market. The Chinese automaker, already known in Malaysia for models such as the Tank 300, ORA Good Cat and Haval H6 HEV, is developing its first hybrid supercar, which is expected to make its debut in 2027.

GWM chairman Wei Jianjun recently shared an update on social media, revealing that the prototype has entered benchmarking tests against the Ferrari SF90.

The engineering team is testing the two cars side by side, focusing on power delivery, chassis handling and electronic control systems as it fine-tunes the new model.

Wei was candid about the challenge, acknowledging that GWM's supercar still has some way to go before it can match Ferrari. He added that the development team is working to close the gap and promised something exciting for enthusiasts.

The car, currently referred to as the GWM Supercar, will use a GWM-developed hybrid powertrain combining a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with an electric motor. Its projected performance figures include:

• Combined output: Around 1,000 hp
• 0–100 km/h: Under 2.5 seconds
• Top speed: More than 350 km/h

On paper, those figures put the GWM Supercar firmly in hypercar territory.

The model is still some way from its expected 2027 debut. Whether GWM will develop a right-hand-drive version for markets such as Malaysia remains unclear. Even so, its plans to take on established European supercar makers are worth watching.

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