Overview

• Yangwang said the U9 Xtreme reached 496.22 km/h (308.4 mph) at ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg, topping its own 472.41 km/h mark set last month.
• The recorded speed exceeds the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ benchmark of 304.773 mph achieved in 2019.
• BYD promotes a 1,200‑volt platform with LFP Blade batteries, an e4 quad‑motor setup, and DiSus‑X chassis control as the basis for the car’s performance.
• Published specifications include a claim of 2,978 bhp, yet other passages list four 240 kW motors totaling 960 kW (1,287 hp), highlighting reporting inconsistencies.
• The two‑seat U9 Xtreme is priced at 1.68 million yuan (about $235,000), and the company says it will sell no more than 30 units.