BYD’s Yangwang U9 electrical supercar has set a outstanding lap time of seven minutes and 17.9 seconds on the long-lasting Nürburgring Nordschleife. This marks a major achievement as BYD’s first mass-production-capable EV to tackle the legendary German racetrack.
Though the lap is but to be formally recorded, Yangwang Gross sales Director Hu Xiaoqing clarified that additional certifications are required for the U9 to qualify as a manufacturing automotive in Europe. As soon as authorised, the U9’s lap time might solidify its place on the Nürburgring leaderboard, boosting BYD’s world EV efficiency credentials.
Launched earlier this yr, the U9 reached prospects in August. The automotive boasts a modern design with performance-centric options like a carbon fiber roof and elective racing wing. Measuring 4,966 mm in size and weighing 2,475 kg, the U9 is obtainable in daring colours reminiscent of midnight silver and crimson vermillion, priced at 1.68 million yuan (approx. $232,500).
Along with its Nürburgring feat, BYD just lately introduced that the U9 achieved a blistering high velocity of 391.94 kph, setting a brand new benchmark for Chinese language manufacturing vehicles. These milestones spotlight Yangwang’s dedication to dominating the high-performance EV phase.
The U9’s Nürburgring triumph follows six months of rigorous testing, involving over 100 technical setups and tire configurations. This dedication underscores BYD’s relentless pursuit of precision engineering and efficiency excellence.
