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YANGWANG has confirmed the U9 Xtreme lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:59.157 on August 22, 2025, becoming the fastest electric super sports car at the ‘Green Hell’ and breaking the seven-minute barrier. The record follows last month’s 496.22 km/h top-speed run at ATP Papenburg, underscoring the car’s straight-line and circuit performance.
Key Highlights
- New class record: 6:59.157 around the 20.832 km Nordschleife.
- Powertrain: All-domain 1200V platform, four motors (each up to 30,000 rpm), >3,000 PS total.
- Performance density: 1,217 PS/tonne power-to-weight ratio.
- Chassis tech: e⁴ Platform and DiSus-X intelligent body control with track-tuned body-attitude control.
- Hardware upgrades: Redesigned cooling, titanium-alloy carbon-ceramic brakes, GitiSport e·GTR² PRO semi-slicks.
- Exclusivity: Limited run of ≤30 units.
Background / Context
YANGWANG, the premium sub-brand of BYD, has been testing at the Nordschleife since July 2024, feeding extensive track data into the U9 Xtreme’s development. The new lap time trims more than five seconds off the previous Electric Super Sports Cars record and is the first in class under seven minutes.
Innovation / Technology Focus
Built on the world’s first mass-produced all-domain 1200V architecture, the U9 Xtreme deploys four high-performance motors for >3,000 PS. The e⁴ Platform and DiSus-X enable body-attitude control for high-speed stability and cornering precision—balancing top-speed and lap-time performance in a single package.
Track-Ready Engineering
To master the Nordschleife’s elevation changes and varied corners, the U9 Xtreme adds a completely redesigned cooling system, titanium-alloy carbon-ceramic braking, and GitiSport e·GTR² PRO semi-slick tires co-developed with Giti. These upgrades complement its straight-line credentials, proven by the 496.22 km/h run.
Leadership Quote
“We are dedicated to pushing the limits of what can be achieved through technology, and the Nürburgring is such a legendary challenge for cars and drivers that it is only natural for our engineers to pursue their dreams there. I congratulate the entire team on this phenomenal achievement. The limited-edition U9 Xtreme has proven that it is not only the world’s fastest car in a straight line, but also a vehicle with the performance and dynamic qualities necessary to break lap records on a circuit with a wide variety of corners.” — Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice President.
Driver’s View
“The Nürburgring Nordschleife is the most demanding track, and our lap time is a testament to the development skills of BYD and YANGWANG. Without their intense work to balance a high-powered EV platform with the difficult demands of the chassis set-up, this great lap time would not have been possible.” — Moritz Kranz, record-lap driver.
Strategic Impact
The record bolsters YANGWANG’s standing in ultra-high-performance EVs, proving its tech stack scales from world-record top speed to endurance and precision on one of the toughest circuits. With ≤30 units, the U9 Xtreme targets collectors seeking halo-grade electric performance.
Future Outlook / Next Steps
With validation from both Papenburg and the Nordschleife, YANGWANG is signaling continued refinement of its 1200V, quad-motor architecture and chassis control systems—technology likely to influence future premium NEVs under the BYD umbrella.
For more information: bydglobal.com | byd.com.
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