BYD unveiled on Sunday its most expensive car yet, a 1.68 million yuan ($233,450) electric supercar. The Yangwang U9 will initially be exclusively for the Chinese market. The coupe can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 2.36 seconds and reach a top speed of 309.19 km/h.
Yangwang U9
Specifications of Yangwang U9 became known shortly before the official presentation in Shanghai. The dimensions of the YangWang U9 are 4,966 / 2,029 / 1,295 mm with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm. BYD has revealed the extensive use of carbon fibre in the body structure of the YangWang U9. However, the curb weight of the U9 is 2,475kg. That's almost twice as much as the Porsche 911 (992). The battery pack alone weighs 633kg.
The YangWang U9 is equipped with four electric motors. The peak power of each motor is 240 kW (322 hp). The total power of the vehicle reaches 960 kW (1,287 hp). YangWang officials said that the system has a maximum torque of 1,680 Nm.
Yangwang U9
The YangWang U9 is equipped with a DiSus-X chassis. The DiSus-X suspension can lift each wheel at speeds of up to 500 mm/s for more efficient cornering, starting and braking. In a recent promo video, BYD also showed the U9 dancing. Because of this feature, the supercar has been nicknamed "dancing". In addition, the U9 can also perform a "tank-like" U-turn on the spot.
Under the floor of the U9 is an 80 kWh LFP battery. The range in the Chinese CLTC cycle is 465 kilometres.
BYD has not yet named an exact date for the start of deliveries. According to preliminary information, it will happen in the middle of 2024. The company has already opened the acceptance of pre-orders. A non-refundable deposit of 300,000 yuan ($41,680) is required to place an order.
Source: BYD
