The Fastest Production Car In The World Just Broke 310 MPH On A Public Road

Key Points:

• The Yangwang U9 Xtreme, a 3,019-horsepower electric hypercar from China, recently set a new world record by reaching 503.17 km/h (312.66 mph), making it the fastest production car and fastest production electric vehicle globally.
• The U9 Xtreme features a 1200-volt electrical system, four 755-horsepower motors, and advanced technologies like individual-wheel-drive and active suspension, enabling exceptional performance despite its 2,500 kg weight.
• Previous speed milestones include the Bugatti Veyron breaking 400 km/h in 2005, and the standard Yangwang U9 achieving speeds up to 391 km/h in 2024, showing rapid progress in hypercar speed capabilities over recent decades.
• The record run was conducted on a cleared public highway in Abu Dhabi under strict conditions, with the speed officially verified by Guinness World Records and the FIA, meeting all requirements including runs in both directions.
• The U9 Xtreme’s production is limited to 30 units for Chinese customers, with estimated pricing between $400,000 and $700,000, reflecting its advanced engineering and exclusivity; the car is street legal and homologated in China.