From Motor1 · Adrian Padeanu · · 1m 20s
Byd Yangwang U9 Xtreme Shatters Speed Record
Byd's Yangwang U9 Xtreme reaches 312 mph, becoming the world's fastest production car.
In brief
Byd's Yangwang U9 Xtreme reaches 312 mph, becoming the world's fastest production car. Byd's Yangwang U9 Xtreme achieved 503.17 km/h (312.65 mph) on a public road in Abu Dhabi, setting a new production car speed record. Originally reported by Motor1.
Record-Breaking Speed
Byd's Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h (312.65 mph) on a public road in Abu Dhabi.
First Production Car Over 500 Kmh
The U9 Xtreme is the first production car to cross 500 km/h, recognized by the FIA.
Abu Dhabi Test Run
The record was set on November 1, 2025, on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road.
Driver and Previous Record
German driver Marc Basseng set the previous record of 496.22 km/h in Germany in September 2025.
Guinness World Records
The U9 Xtreme secured two Guinness World Records for electric production car speed.
One-Way Speed Record
The 503.17 km/h figure comes from a one-way attempt, not a two-way average.
Tire and Battery Improvements
Engineers optimized battery temperature and adjusted rear wing for better downforce.
Electric Power Output
The U9 Xtreme has four motors producing 745 hp each for a total of 2,977 hp.
Nurburgring Performance
The U9 Xtreme lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6 minutes and 59.157 seconds.
Here's the gist
Byd's Yangwang U9 Xtreme achieved 503.17 km/h (312.65 mph) on a public road in Abu Dhabi, setting a new production car speed record.
