Record Breaking Velocity
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme has reportedly achieved the distinction of becoming the initial production vehicle to officially exceed the 500 km/h velocity threshold. According to statements shared by Hu Xiaoqing, General Manager of the Yangwang Sales Division, this performance challenge commenced on November 1. This latest speed achievement betters the car's prior benchmark of 496.22 km/h by an increase of 6.95 km/h.
Powertrain and Track Performance
Underpinning the vehicle is a 1200V high-voltage platform coupled with a four-motor configuration. These motors rotate at up to 30,000 rpm to generate a total system output of 2,220 kW, translating to 2,977 hp. On the track, the vehicle recorded a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 6 minutes and 59.157 seconds, marking it as the initial mass-produced electric supercar to record a lap under seven minutes.
Global manufacturing numbers for the U9 Xtreme are strictly restricted. The manufacturer has verified that total global production will be capped at no more than 30 units.
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