Chinese automaker's electric hypercar sets new speed record, whizzes past 500 kmph
In a remarkable display of engineering prowess, BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar has achieved a stunning speed of over 500 kmph on a controlled stretch of highway in Abu Dhabi. The feat was executed by celebrated German racing driver Marc Basseng, who benefitted from fine-tuning and optimizations by BYD's engineers prior to this high-stakes test. Limited to just 30 units, the U9 Xtreme sets a…
BYD's electric hypercar, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, has shattered the production-car speed record by reaching 503.17 kmph during a test in Abu Dhabi. Recognized by the FIA, the feat occurred on November 6 along a specially closed 10-kilometre stretch of the E11 highway. German driver Marc Basseng piloted the vehicle, which features four electric motors delivering 3,019 PS combined power and a 1,200-volt electrical system.
The record was achieved through optimized aerodynamics, suspension, and tire technology, with only 30 units planned for global production.
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