In Pictures: BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme sets 503.17 km/h production car speed record in Abu Dhabi

The Yangwang U9 Xtreme's radical aerodynamic shape is central to its record-breaking performance.

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Every surface of the U9 Xtreme is shaped for stability at speeds well beyond 500 km/h.

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The record run took place on a closed highway in Abu Dhabi, far from public traffic.

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The U9 Xtreme pairs BYD's electric powertrain with hypercar-level design and luxury.

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The 503.17 km/h mark outpaces established rivals such as the Rimac Nevera and Bugatti.

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The record underscores how quickly electric hypercars are closing the gap to combustion-engined icons.

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Production-car speed records demand stability and cooling under extreme sustained loads.

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Rivals across the hypercar segment now face a benchmark set by a Chinese electric model.

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Aerodynamic detailing on the U9 Xtreme helps manage airflow at record-setting velocity.

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