{
  "id": 19276760,
  "title": "Yangwang U9 Xtreme breaks the 312mph barrier with battery packs and electric motors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/yangwang-u9-xtreme-breaks-the-312mph-barrier-with-battery-packs-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-10T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/bye-bye-bugatti-the-yangwang-u9-xtreme-is-the-worlds-fastest-production-car-smashing-the-312mph-barrier"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On a closed road in Abu Dhabi, Yangwang U9 Xtreme set a new production car speed record, reaching a top speed of 312.65mph. This beats its previous record of 308.4mph from 2025. The record-breaking run took place on a single stretch of road, the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (E11), which required clearing of sand for maximum traction. Yangwang U9 Xtreme is a high-performance version of the already fast Yangwang U9, with four powerful electric motors producing 2,978bhp. This is double the horsepower of a Bugatti Veyron. While the record attempt is considered somewhat controversial due to the single-direction run, it's still an impressive feat powered by batteries. Yangwang plans to produce 30 U9 Xtreme models for worldwide sale, though the price remains undisclosed. The standard U9 remains a bargain in the hypercar market at around $200,000, boasting 1,252bhp and ground-breaking intelligent body control system by BYD.",
  "summary": "Chinese manufacturer Yangwang smashes its own record to become world’s fastest production car… again",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}