BYD’s Yangwang U9 units Nurburgring lap file for electrical hypercars
Final month, BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme set a brand new EV high velocity file of 294 mph, beating the mighty Bugatti Chiron Tremendous Sport 300+. The Chinese language EV has now added one other accolade to its identify.
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme has turn into the quickest electrical hypercar to lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife. It accomplished a lap of the ‘Inexperienced Hell’ in 6 min 59.157 seconds – a brand new lap file.
The Yangwang U9 Monitor Version relies on the e4 platform. It makes use of a 1200V ultra-high-voltage structure – a primary for a mass-produced automotive.
The U9 is powered by 4 electrical motors that may run at 30,000 rpm, delivering a peak output of 744 hp per motor. The automotive has a mixed output of just below 3000 hp and a ridiculous power-to-weight ratio of 1205 hp per tonne.
Supply: BYD World
