BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme Sets World Record as Fastest Production Car at 308 mph
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Summary
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric hypercar has set a new world record for production cars with a top speed of 308 mph. The vehicle features 2,978 horsepower from four electric motors using ultra-thin 0.1mm super-silicon steel, can spin at up to 30,000 rpm, and is the first production car with a 1,200V ultra high voltage platform, upgraded from the standard U9's 800V system.
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It gets 2,978bhp, over double the 'regular' car's 1,288bhp, from four electric motors
It's also the first production car with a 1,200V ultra high voltage platform
Each motor can spin at up to 30,000rpm
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