"The YangWang U9 Extreme is officially the world's fastest production car, setting a new record earlier this month at ATP's high-speed oval in Germany. The two-door electric car made by China's BYD hit an astonishing 308.4 miles per hour (496.22 kilometers per hour), dethroning the long-standing record set by the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ in 2019, when it reached 304.7 mph (490.5 kph). The U9 Extreme is also the first production EV to go over 300 mph."
"This isn't the quad motor machine's first attempt at breaking the elusive 300 mph barrier, though. Last month, the car that was previously known as the YangWang U9 Track Edition became the world's fastest battery-powered vehicle after hitting 293.54 mph (472.41 kph) on the same high-speed oval in Germany. That run put it ahead of the mighty impressive Rimac Nevera, but BYD's sub-brand wasn't quite ready to call it quits."
"What we do know, however, is that the YangWang U9 Extreme will be a rare breed. Just like the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ before it, just 30 units will be made. Based on the run-of-the-mill U9, the Extreme turns things up to eleven with a 1,200-volt quad-motor setup that's good for 2,977 horsepower (2,220 kilowatts), and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that can discharge at a rate of 30C. A fancy adaptive suspension system that can make the car jump over bumps"
The YangWang U9 Extreme set a production-car speed record with a 308.4 mph (496.22 kph) run at ATP's high-speed oval in Germany. The two-door electric hypercar dethroned the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ (304.7 mph in 2019). The U9 Extreme is the first production electric vehicle to exceed 300 mph. A prior run reached 293.54 mph, surpassing the Rimac Nevera. The U9 recorded a sub‑7‑minute Nürburgring lap, taking the production EV record from Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra. Production will be limited to 30 units. The car features a 1,200‑volt quad‑motor setup producing 2,977 hp (2,220 kW), an LFP battery with 30C discharge, and an adaptive suspension.
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