Chinese hypercar shocks viewers
China’s Yangwang U9X stunned the internet with claims of 3,000 hp and a 300+ mph top speed paired to 'smart' active suspension — clips of the concept racked up jaw‑dropping views. If real, those specs would leapfrog current hypercar benchmarks. (x.com)
Yangwang’s U9 Xtreme hit a measured top speed of 496.22 km/h (308.4 mph) during trials at ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg on September 14, 2025. (youtube.com) The same variant posted a Nürburgring Nordschleife time of 6:59.157, a lap time published by BYD and reported by multiple outlets after the September runs. (ultimatecarpage.com) BYD says the U9 Xtreme uses a 1,200‑volt electrical architecture, four wheel‑mounted motors and its DiSus‑X active suspension system to achieve the performance shown in the footage. (electrek.co) Company materials and regional coverage identify the car as a U9 Track/Special Edition now marketed as the U9 Xtreme, and BYD’s Yangwang page frames the vehicle as a limited, track‑focused evolution of the road‑going U9. (byd.com) BYD displayed the Xtreme in livestreams and at Auto Guangzhou in 2025, and the automaker has described the model as a low‑volume halo car with production capped in official statements and trade reporting. (carnewschina.com) Reports note debate over the “production car” label because the Xtreme’s runs were performed on a closed test facility and the edition is limited; outlets covering the runs highlighted those classification questions alongside the recorded figures. (electrek.co)
