From Car and Driver · Brendan McAleer · · 1m 10s
Yangwang U9 Xtreme Shatters Speed Record
Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar hits 312 mph on public road in Abu Dhabi.
In brief
Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar hits 312 mph on public road in Abu Dhabi. Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar set two Guinness World Records by reaching 312 mph on a public road in Abu Dhabi. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
Yangwang U9 Xtreme Sets Speed Records
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar just hit 312 mph on a public road in Abu Dhabi, setting two Guinness World Records.
Electric Power Output
The U9 Xtreme has over 3000 hp from four electric motors, making it more than twice as powerful as the standard model.
Limited Production
Only 30 units of the U9 Xtreme are planned for production, with a focus on high-performance electric vehicles.
Guinness World Records
The U9 Xtreme earned two Guinness World Records: single-direction highest speed for both production cars and electric vehicles.
Battery Technology
The U9 Xtreme uses a 1200-volt battery architecture with regenerative braking capabilities to maintain stability at high speeds.
Record Attempt Details
The record attempt was conducted on a 4.35-mile public road in Abu Dhabi, closed and cleaned of debris for the test.
The main idea
Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar set two Guinness World Records by reaching 312 mph on a public road in Abu Dhabi.
