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GWM’s first V8 PHEV supercar is set to compete with Yangwang U9

The world of supercars is set to be enlivened by the arrival of a new contender from yet another Chinese manufacturer, GWM.

A teaser image was uploaded by GWM Chairman Wei Jianjun on the social media platform Weibo during the 35th anniversary celebration of Great Wall Motor.

The supercar is still covered in black cloth, but we can see it is a genuine supercar based on its long, low, and wide dimensions.

At the front, distinct lines indicate the positioning of the headlights on the fender, along with an aggressive bumper opening.

The side view features additional cooling inlet openings, further confirming that this supercar will have a mid-engine configuration.

The official specifications of the vehicle are still under wraps, but GWM is expected to pair this supercar with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine featuring a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system.

This new engine unit made its debut at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show recently and has been developed entirely in-house by GWM.

According to GWM Chief Technology Officer Wu Huixiao, this first supercar has undergone a five-year development program.

He further stated that they are employing a high-performance approach while still offering a price point lower than that of competitors.

Huixiao also revealed that the supercar will be built on a carbon fiber monocoque chassis and is said to be “far superior to the Ferrari SF90 model.”

GWM’s first supercar is set to be officially unveiled by the end of this year, with a price tag of under 1 million yuan (approximately RM590,000).

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2025 Bentley Flying Spur Speed, now with a more powerful PHEV V8 engine!

This is the fourth generation of the luxurious sedan Bentley Flying Spur Speed 2025, with a design that closely resembles the third-generation sedan.

There haven’t been many significant changes made to the exterior, except for the grille design, new 22-inch alloy rims, and the redesigned bumper openings.

Even the changes brought to the cabin space are more minimal in nature, except for the “Precision Diamond” pattern brought to the seating and door panels.

The major changes actually come in the engine space, where the discontinued W12 heartbeat has been replaced with the Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain unit.

The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine can produce 592 hp, coupled with an 187 hp electric motor.

Overall, the Bentley Flying Spur 2025 can generate 771 hp and 1,000 Nm, allowing it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds.

The 25.9 kWh battery pack offers an emission-free driving range of up to 76 km.

In EV driving mode, the Flying Spur 2025 can operate with 187 hp/450 Nm power output, with a speed limit of 140 km/h.

With the combination of the battery and a full fuel tank, the Flying Spur Speed can travel up to 829 km.

As standard, Bentley equips the Flying Spur Speed model with various modern chassis technologies, including Bentley Performance Active Chassis, all-wheel steering, Bentley Dynamic Ride suspension, active torque vectoring, and limited-slip differential electronic control.

To ensure that no two Bentley Flying Spurs have the same finishing specifications, Bentley offers up to 10 billion customization options available, not including bespoke options from the Mulliner division.

For the exterior alone, there are over 101 color options, followed by 700 combinations of leather upholstery colors, eight wood veneer finishes, and three technical finishes for the cabin space.

Bentley offers a 650-watt audio system with 10 speakers as a standard feature, but buyers can upgrade to the 1,500-watt Bang & Olufsen system with 16 speakers or the 2,200-watt system with 19 speakers and Active Bass Transducers integrated into the front seats.

Not only that, the Flying Spur is also equipped with laminated glass on the front and side mirrors to make the cabin 9dB quieter.

Lastly, there is the option of the Wellness Seating Specification available for all four seats to ensure that every passenger remains comfortable at all times.