World's fastest production car hits 503km/h in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi marked a major moment in global automotive history as Chinese automotive manufacturer BYD set a new world speed record with its YANGWANG U9 Xtreme electric hypercar, surpassing 500kph on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road (E11) in Al Dhafra Region. The record-breaking run, which took place on 1 November 2026, saw professional racing driver Marc Basseng reach a speed of…
Abu Dhabi set a record in global automotive history on November 1, 2026, when BYD's YANGWANG U9 Xtreme electric hypercar reached a speed of 503.17 kilometers per hour. The record-breaking run took place on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road (E11) in Al Dhafra Region, a major transport artery in the UAE. Professional racing driver Marc Basseng reached the speed on a specially secured section of the highway.
The initiative involved several Abu Dhabi entities, including Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), who provided the necessary infrastructure, capabilities, and coordination. Abu Dhabi Investment Office's Mohamed Ali Al Kamali and Integrated Transport Centre's Eng Hamad Adel Al Afeefi emphasized the unique opportunity Abu Dhabi offers to global automotive companies, with its strategic location, international markets, and long-term investment potential.
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