Everything is made in China. This includes some incredible new Chinese sports cars that are showing the world a new era of performance.
Most Chinese automakers were primarily focused on economy or commercial vehicles instead of sports cars, but that’s changed in recent years. The Chinese appetite for performance cars has caused many automakers to build some incredible cars that you’ve probably never heard of. Here are just a few of the newest Chinese sports cars that are changing the game and reinventing the performance world.
Arcfox GT
The Arcfox GT is an elegant and sleek supercar that looks like it could take on some of the top European models. The car is the creation of a subsidy of BAIC, a major brand in the Chinese automotive market. The Arcfox GT is an impressive-looking sports car with four electric motors and a total of 1,600 horsepower. This should be enough to put it in the speed ranges with some of the fastest supercars on the planet, but the Arcfox GT tops out at 158 mph, which is pretty slow in the supercar world.
Nio EP9
The Nio EP9 is one of the most incredible Chinese sports cars. It looks amazing and has to be one of the most attractive cars in the world. If you were to take a car right out of a video game and put it on the track, this would be that car. The EP9 pumps out 1,341 horsepower from its four electric motors, which makes this car fast enough to sprint to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds. The influence of the Nio Formula E is obvious in this lightweight supercar.
Techrules Ren
If you want to see a car from China with a Giugiaro design, this is that car. The Techrules Ren is a head-turner on any track, and that beautiful outer shell houses an amazing sports car with three available powertrains. The power range is insane, going from 429 to 1,287 horsepower via either an all-electric or hybrid setup. This car has a unique turbine setup for power, which is claimed to be the first of its kind by the automaker.
Dongfeng Aeolus ePi
Dongfeng is one of China’s largest automakers and has a long list of passenger vehicles on the road, making it the right time for a sports car. The Aeolus ePi is a Chinese sports car in coupe form that gives the world a little something different under the Aeolus name. This name is already used in various markets for some of the passenger cars. The new ePi model is expected to have Level 4 autonomy and a PHEV drivetrain with cool features that include passenger health monitoring to make everyone a little more comfortable.
MG E-Motion
Yes, it’s that MG, which was resurrected from the Land Rover Group by SAIC. The name is still British, but it has a Chinese owner, which gives the E-Motion the best of both worlds. This car is sleek, luxurious, and elegant while utilizing the benefits of an electric powertrain that puts it in line with the products coming out of most Chinese automotive plants. This impressive electric car wears the badge and could be a great way to bring back a name that’s been mostly extinct for several years.
Hongqi S9
If the Hongqi S9 looks like some of the European supercars to you, that’s because it wears design elements that resemble cars from various brands that call the old continent home. The S9 debuted as a concept model with 1,400 horsepower and then kept that drivetrain for the production version, making the auto world happy. This could be one of the most engaging Chinese sports cars offered, and it’s being built in partnership with Ferrari, which makes it an even more interesting car.
Enovate ME-S
The Enovate ME-S comes from a Chinese electric vehicle startup, and the ME-S is a sleek and sophisticated car that resembles models from Bentley and Aston Martin. This car is built on an electric SUV platform, which is an interesting way to go. The ME-S can hit 60 mph in 3.0 seconds and has a set of solid-state batteries, which means it has an extremely long range and short recharging time. Time will tell if this car and its battery pack will be successful and used in other vehicles.
The Chinese sports car market is strong and vibrant, giving the world several cars that are fast, fun, and stylish. Which of these sports cars is your favorite?
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