# Yangwang U9 Xtreme Shatters Speed Record

> Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar hits 312 mph on public road in Abu Dhabi.
- Title: Yangwang U9 Xtreme Shatters Speed Record · Car and Driver
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Car and Driver — https://caranddriver.com/news/a74361623/yangwang-u9-xtreme-top-speed-records-312-mph
- Author: Brendan McAleer
- Published: 2026-11-06T21:01:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: yangwang u9 xtreme, guinness world records, abu dhabi, electric car, production car, speed record, byd, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar set two Guinness World Records by reaching 312 mph on a public road in Abu Dhabi.