Overview
- Yangwang positions the U9 Xtreme as the fastest production car to date, surpassing the Bugatti Chiron Supersport’s 490.48 km/h and topping its own 472.41 km/h mark set at the same track in August.
- German endurance racer Marc Basseng drove the attempt at ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg in Germany.
- The U9 Xtreme features a 1,200 V electrical system, four ultra‑high‑speed motors spinning up to 30,000 rpm for more than 3,000 hp combined, and a Blade LFP battery rated for a 30C discharge.
- Track-oriented setup includes semi‑slick tires and a retuned DiSus‑X suspension engineered for stability at extreme velocity.
- BYD plans a limited production of 30 units for sale, with pricing and full availability details not yet announced.